Industrial Relations in Review – March 2019
Upcoming Easter and ANZAC Day Public Holidays With Easter and ANZAC Day falling close together in April,…
‘Unattractive’ people are more likely to be ignored at work, research says
By Kate Neilson While previous research has shown that ‘attractive’ employees are likely to win out in…
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Industrial Relations in Review February 2019
Both employees and employers start out the employment relationship with good intentions. However sometimes for a variety…
What does 2019 have in store for HR?
As we embark on another year and many employees are returning to work, it is a great…
Industrial Relations in Review – January 2019
Welcome to 2019! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable break and some downtime over the…
Industrial Relations in Review – December 2018
As part of the 4 yearly review of modern awards, a decision has been made to insert…
What Makes a Top Consultant?
I’m often approached by HR practitioners considering the switch across to consulting. With that often comes the…
Attracting and Retaining Great Talent
There is a lot of jargon and acronyms in the world of HR, EVP (Employee Value Proposition),…
Industrial Relations in Review – November 2018
Christmas – what you need to do to prepare Directing an employee to take annual leave due…
The Leadership Journey
I still remember my first leadership role, I played it cool pretending I knew exactly what I…
Limitless pills, coming to a workplace near you.
I was first introduced to a prescription drug called Modafinil five years ago whilst training at a…
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Dealing with the unconscious bias issue
Late last year, over Friday afternoon drinks, I found myself engaged in a fascinating discussion with our…
Ouch, another terrible hire!
‘She was excellent!’ I proclaimed, directly followed by vigorous nods and a chorus of agreement from the…
The Case for Adverse Action
What is adverse action? Adverse action is action taken by an employer that is unlawful if it…
Five mistakes managers should avoid in annual reviews
Annual appraisals exist for a reason. They ensure staff have clear and achievable goals and that barriers…
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Resilience Matters
With the end of the calendar year fast approaching, many of us will be feeling the strain…
Maintaining Health & Wellbeing
Chronic stress activates the fight-or-flight response, which is known to reduce immune-system functioning and contributes to a…
The Culture Question
Changing organisational culture can be one of the most challenging tasks for an organisation to take on.…
The Hidden Cost of Employing HR
Take a moment and consider the cost implications of hiring an HR employee. Obviously there is the…
How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter
If you don’t get the cover letter right, chances are no one will read your fabulous resume.…
Smells Like Team Spirit
There’s no better time of year than now to plan the year ahead. Natasha Shaw shares how…