All People Managers have a responsibility to address poor psychosocial function in small businesses. However, the challenge is that many people managers are promoted into management roles based on their technical skills or business expertise, without receiving adequate training in HR or people management. To effectively address issues related to psychosocial function, people managers must […]
The “Same job, Same pay” legislation aims to ensure that labour hire employees receive remuneration on par with those covered by their host employer’s enterprise agreement. Effective from December 15, 2023, employees, unions, and/or host employers have the option to seek regulated labour hire arrangement orders from the Fair Work Commission. If approved, these orders […]
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 was passed recently and makes several important changes the Fair Work Act 2009 (“the Act”). The biggest change to the Act is inclusion of a ‘right to disconnect’, specifically a right to disconnect from work outside working hours. It is important to be aware […]
Introducing the Business Support – Flood Recovery Program, dedicated to giving small business the boost it needs for long-term success. The Business Support Flood Recovery program, aims to help businesses establish resilience in their operations and company culture to ensure long-term success. The program provides assistance to small business owners (up to 20 employees) with […]
Build a more effective work environment The importance of understanding workplace laws cannot be overstated. One of the key aspects of these laws is the regulation of the rights of organisation employees and elected officers to enter premises safely and legally. This is important not only for the individuals themselves, but for the productivity of […]
Manage your contracts effectively and efficiently Gain practical insights into managing contracts effectively through all stages of the lifecycle, from tendering and negotiating to risk management and contract administration. Learn how to establish sustainable supplier relationships by streamlining the tendering and selection process, tracking supplier performance, mitigating risk, and handling disputes in a prompt and […]
Planning your business growth, for success Your business is growing! What once was a small operation of 3 people has expanded to over 20. With that can come some adjustments to ensure your business can keep up. If you were once on the tools and now find yourself in the office needing to manage staff, […]
Evaluating staff performance effectively is a crucial aspect of people management. It’s not just about measuring productivity but also about understanding employee strengths, areas for improvement, and aligning individual goals with organisational objectives. This article provides managers with practical steps and strategies for conducting productive performance evaluations. By focusing on fairness, clarity, and constructive feedback, […]
It’s not uncommon for employers to ask employees to take leave during the holiday season. Similarly, if employees happen to accumulate an excessive leave balance, which many employers and modern awards define as 8 weeks of annual leave, employers may request employees to take some time off. On the flip side, your business may require […]
In September 2022 the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 was introduced to reduce sexual harassment in the workplace. The amendment includes a number of changes employers need to be aware of to eliminate workplace discrimination and harassment. Zach Galea, Human Capital Management Lead and Tash Gambas, Operations Manager from […]