As HR consultants, we are often asked about the record-keeping obligations businesses must be across in Australia. With so many changes to workplace laws over the last couple of years, it's more important than ever to stay on top of your record-keeping duties. Let's dive into what the Fair Work Act 2009 and Fair Work […]
Small and medium-sized businesses often rely on non-compete clauses to protect their competitive edge when employees leave. However, Australian courts take a cautious approach to these clauses, balancing employers’ interests with employees’ rights to earn a living. Knowing this, is it worthwhile including a non-compete clause in an employment contract? What is a non-compete clause? […]
If you haven’t been asked if it’s “hot enough for ya”, are you truly experiencing an Australian summer? We are no stranger to heatwaves, but this summer has been extra spicy with extreme weather patterns being experienced across the continent. We thought it timely to look at what your employer obligations are and how you can keep […]
Is it just us or do the days seem to be flying by faster with each passing year? Once again we are heading into the Australian summer holiday period and it is important to correctly apply public holidays when account for annual leave or public holiday loadings as per awards or EBAs. As we always […]
We all know that full and part time employees are entitled to paid personal leave, with minimums set out in the National Employment Standards (NES). What a lot of employers and employees struggle with is what is actually covered and how to account for leave they utilise, so we are going to take a look […]
Ah yes, those artistic (weird) perfume ads with varying celebs have hit the TV screens so it must mean that Christmas is just around the corner. That means that all of those fun end of year celebrations are almost upon us too and while we don’t want to be party poopers, this is our annual […]
In every workplace, complaints and grievances are inevitable and it sometimes feels like all you do is adjudicate in petty squabbles between members of your team. Excruciating as it may feel at times, as a leader, handling these complaints with empathy and insight is crucial for maintaining a positive, healthy work environment. More than meets […]
When it comes to being a great leader, many qualities get their well-deserved spotlight: confidence, vision, empathy, resilience… you get the drift. Yet one essential quality that often flies under the radar is impartiality. Impartiality in leadership isn’t just about being “fair”; it’s about consistently making decisions based on principles rather than preferences. It’s the […]
As a business leader, have you ever sensed something is off with your team's performance, but you can’t quite pinpoint the cause? Maybe projects face unexpected hurdles, communication feels strained, or team morale is mysteriously low. These could be signs of a subtle yet damaging issue: silent undermining. This behaviour can corrode even the strongest […]
An employee has just approached you with a request to ‘cash out’ a portion of their annual leave. Roger doesn’t want to take the time off – he just wants the cold, hard cash in this instance. He’s got seven weeks up his sleeve and he’s requested to cash out one week of his accrued […]
