On the 21st of August 2019, the Full Federal Court of Australia handed down a decision in…
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By Jasmine Crittenden Getting performance improvement plans wrong can cost your business, as this recent Federal Court decision…
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As an employer, it can be quite complex to be across the legislation related to employing staff.…
Are you an experienced HR Consultant looking for a flexible work opportunity? We are looking to engage…
Effective 1 July 2019 new Federal whistleblower laws took effect. The key changes include: A requirement for…
As the end of financial year is approaching, it is important to be aware of your requirements…
Remuneration benchmarking – is it relevant? My boss came to me recently after attending a conference and…
The Fair Work Commission has just handed down its annual wage decision. Effective the first full pay…
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Annual Wage Review 2019 The Fair Work Commission have commenced the process to review the national minimum…
Many small business owners and CEOs consider Human Resources to be a function reserved for large organisations…
The Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 requires non-public sector employers with 100 or more employees to submit a report…
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Upcoming Easter and ANZAC Day Public Holidays With Easter and ANZAC Day falling close together in April,…
By Kate Neilson While previous research has shown that ‘attractive’ employees are likely to win out in…
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Both employees and employers start out the employment relationship with good intentions. However sometimes for a variety…
As we embark on another year and many employees are returning to work, it is a great…
Welcome to 2019! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable break and some downtime over the…
As part of the 4 yearly review of modern awards, a decision has been made to insert…
I’m often approached by HR practitioners considering the switch across to consulting. With that often comes the…
There is a lot of jargon and acronyms in the world of HR, EVP (Employee Value Proposition),…
Christmas – what you need to do to prepare Directing an employee to take annual leave due…
I still remember my first leadership role, I played it cool pretending I knew exactly what I…
I was first introduced to a prescription drug called Modafinil five years ago whilst training at a…
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Late last year, over Friday afternoon drinks, I found myself engaged in a fascinating discussion with our…
‘She was excellent!’ I proclaimed, directly followed by vigorous nods and a chorus of agreement from the…
What is adverse action? Adverse action is action taken by an employer that is unlawful if it…
Annual appraisals exist for a reason. They ensure staff have clear and achievable goals and that barriers…
Read Article Five mistakes managers should avoid in annual reviews
With the end of the calendar year fast approaching, many of us will be feeling the strain…
Chronic stress activates the fight-or-flight response, which is known to reduce immune-system functioning and contributes to a…
Changing organisational culture can be one of the most challenging tasks for an organisation to take on.…
Take a moment and consider the cost implications of hiring an HR employee. Obviously there is the…
