T’is nearly the season for all the annual leave forms to come flooding in, tra la la la la la la la la. OK, not everyone wants to take time off at Christmas time but now is a good time as any to have a serious chat about annual leave and what sorts of considerations […]
Psychosocial safety has emerged as a critical focus area in modern workplaces, especially as businesses seek to ensure not just the physical wellbeing of their employees but also their mental and social wellbeing and safety. This can be a challenging area for some to manage as there are many moving parts, but one powerful way […]
As HR consultants, we know firsthand how crucial documentation can be when managing employees and keeping your business running smoothly. Yes, we know it can be tedious and one of those jobs that you always think you will get to, or you question whether that conversation was important enough to document but trust us when […]
It’s the middle of winter and for many, accessing some annual leave and escaping to warmer climes to enjoy a relaxing holiday is a key motivator that keeps them getting out of bed on these chilly and bleak mornings. We all know that as per the National Employment Standards, all full-time employees receive twenty […]
Of late, we have been working with an increasing number of clients dealing with significant issues involving fraudulent behaviour and serious misconduct. Such behaviours within a business are not new, but it does feel that there is a rise in occurrences which is concerning. All is not lost though, as you can take proactive steps […]
As a business owner or leader, I bet you are constantly thinking of and planning ways to continuously improve your business? Well of course, that’s what a great business thinker should be doing but it doesn’t always have to involve grand, long term plans that involve huge capital expenditure. Improving your business can be as […]
Workplace safety isn't just a boring box to tick off on your employee handbook. It's the invisible superhero cape that keeps us all from turning into workplace casualties. Whether you're slinging code at a tech startup or installing the latest fit out, we all share this universal truth: a safe workplace is a happy, productive […]
For some of us less tech capable people, the sudden introduction of AI technology has us a little overwhelmed. Let’s be honest, Skynet and it’s unleashing of Terminators on John Connor probably didn’t paint AI as a positive force for good. For those not scarred by Arnie melting in the fiery pits of the steelworks, […]
As of 1st August, paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV) entitlements for employees of small businesses came into effect. We know we’ve talked about family and domestic violence leave previously but this is part two of the legislative roll out and an important reminder to all regarding obligations and entitlements. Small Businesses These changes […]
Last week, a lot of us had eyes locked on multiple screens as desperately scrambled to score tickets to a Taylor Swift concert, so we might not have noticed a new financial year had kicked off bringing a swag of changes. Minimum wage increase Everyone is likely across this change, so this is just a […]
