For those of you who have had the pleasure of living with a teenager, you will have encountered weaponised incompetence. You may not have known you were being manipulated at the time, but make no mistake, you have a lived experience with this behaviour. So what is weaponised incompetence? What is weaponised incompetence? Sometimes also referred to as strategic incompetence, it occurs when an individual deliberately feigns inability or lack […]
At HR Staff n’ Stuff, we’re always talking about policies. Why? Because they are there to protect your business just as much as your employees. They set the tone for what is the expected standard of behaviour in the workplace. The recent case of Oz 22 Painting being fined $90,000 for failing to prevent workplace […]
As leaders, we often focus on ensuring business continuity, maintaining productivity, and supporting our teams in visible, tangible ways. But what about the unseen struggles that impact our employees beneath the surface? The aftermath of natural disasters, such as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the subsequent flooding, damage to homes and the loss of life, leaves […]
As a team of HR Consultants, we’ve seen many businesses face the frustrating and damaging situation where an employee, on their last day, deletes critical work files before leaving. These files are intellectual property belonging to the business, and their loss can have serious consequences, from operational setbacks to legal and compliance risks. Why do […]
You cannot watch television, look at social media or read the news online or purchase a newspaper (yes, there are still some who purchase the hard copy of the news and not just to read the current AFL news) without reading headlines about the power and leadership transitions that are taking place around the world. […]
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 […]
How often have you hopped onto a website to look for an item or service you are interested in, only to be met with the cliché stock image? The generic and anonymous people shaking hands, the stereotypical model wearing a microphone headset or the perfect dessert photo that really isn’t on your menu. It feels […]
There has been an incredible amount of legislative change relating to employment law so far this year, and there’s more to come! The Fair Work Commission has confirmed amendments to the Professional Employees Award 2020 will take effect this year so let’s take a look at the detail. Coverage What the Award actually covers has […]
