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Performance reviews are valuable for both employees and employers, but their effectiveness is highly dependent on how they are conducted. They can either empower employees to flourish, or they can drive them away from a business, resulting in a range of...
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, many employers are starting to think about their annual staff performance reviews. Although performance reviews can occur at any time throughout the year, many employers choose to do them after 1 July,...
On the 27th March 2021, there were changes made by the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 to workplace rights and obligations for casual employees that employers need to be aware of. The Amendment Act introduces a: Casual...
The upcoming Easter long weekend presents an opportunity for employees to extend their long weekend to an extra-long one without having to dip into their annual leave balances. Although personal leave entitlements are available to support employees when they are unwell,...
In every workplace, there are a variety of personalities and work styles functioning at once. It is not unusual that such diversity can often result in conflict, miscommunication, or ineffective results. Understanding one’s own individual work style can help to bypass...
Many employers who implemented working from home arrangements during the pandemic are now facing resistance from employees when requested to return to the workplace. Many employees have adjusted to the new way of working and for most, have experienced an increase in...
With the growing trend of vlogs, blogs and other social media posts, it is not surprising that on average, a quarter of employers have caught an employee out on a lie about being sick via social media. Unfortunately, lies about being...
Not everyone is born to be a leader. It takes some serious knowledge, skills and self-awareness to effectively lead others. Quite often, people are promoted or recruited into roles of leadership who don’t necessarily hold the essential skills to be an...
An injury at work can have a devastating effect on an individual and a business. The number one aim should always be to prevent accidents and injuries wherever possible. This can be done through the implementation of policies and procedures, upgrading...
The labour market in WA is tight at the moment which is making it increasingly difficult for employers to find suitable candidates. Over the past few months, we’ve seen businesses offering inflated salaries and other employee benefits to attract new talent....