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The Prime Minister has declared that Thursday 22 September 2022 will be a public holiday for a National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty the Queen. For businesses, this has raised concerns as many are now having to juggle complications that...
Inclusive language is a powerful tool and is essential for creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and included. It ensures all employees are treated with respect, dignity and impartiality, and acts as a device to bring everyone into the group...
Policies are vital to the success of any business, regardless of the size or industry, and are necessary in establishing a clear set of rules to help guide operations. Policies communicate a business’s culture, values, mission and vision by outlining what...
A recent report, where more than 36,000 departing employees were surveyed, looked at the relationship between employee engagement levels and how this affects a person’s likelihood of leaving their job. Not only do falling engagement levels indicate an employee’s intention to...
Good people are at the heart of every successful business. So, it goes without saying that effectively and efficiently managing the human resource function within a business is fundamental to its success. For most small and medium sized businesses, however, the reality...
Employers currently in the midst of recruitment will no doubt attest to the challenges it presents. Whether it’s a lack of suitable applicants, candidates being a no show at interviews, or finding an applicant with great potential only to have the...
Business owners looking to hire a new employee will, in most cases, plan to conduct interviews to determine which candidates are the right fit for the business. Therefore, it’s important to establish interview guidelines to not only ensure all parties are...
With the number of job vacancies at an all-time high, more and more business owners are on the lookout for suitable candidates to fill important roles within the business. Quality applicants are few and far between and with such a small...
For employers, checking the licence status of employees that operate a vehicle or machinery for any business purpose is essential. This is not limited to drivers or machine operators either – it can include anyone driving a company car, contractors who...
The Federal government looks set to introduce 10 days paid domestic violence leave into legislation for all employees. Predicted to come into effect by the end of the year, it’s a move supported by the Fair Work Commission and welcomed by...