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We’re looking at common HR Myths, and debunking these for employers. Last week we looked at the three strikes and you’re out myth. Another common misconception many people have is that annual leave can only be taken after an employee has...
Over the coming weeks, we are going to address some common myths and misconceptions we’ve noticed are prevalent across many workplaces, and give you the facts so you are more accurately informed around these aspects of employee management. Myth #1 – Three...
Most employers genuinely want to do the right thing by their employees and are confident that they are pay well above award rates. Unfortunately, we often see businesses that are unknowingly falling below the minimum award rates for some of their...
Trust in teams is essential for sharing of information, new ideas and innovation, effective collaborations, and optimal productivity. Businesses may not immediately recognise the absence of trust, but when you see teams where communication, innovation, and collaboration lacking, it is often...
Now that most businesses are able to reopen, employers across Australia are tentatively planning for their business recovery. Now is a great time to take advantage of the valuable lessons and opportunities presented as we come out of Covid-19 restrictions, especially...
There has been growing debate following the Federal court judgement on 20th of May in the WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato case, that determined a casual employee was entitled to claim leave and other entitlements usually only provided to a permanent...
We see a lot of managers hesitate or avoid giving negative feedback to employees when they’re noticing poor performance or behaviour in the workplace. Depending on your management style, providing feedback could be seen as confrontational or even a waste of...
As restrictions continue to be relaxed, and workers in WA especially are being encouraged to return to work, there is positive sentiment spreading in the community. However, not everyone is feeling the wave of optimism and mental health professionals are predicting...
Many organisations have had to move their teams to working from home in response to government restrictions or simply to provide for a safe and healthy work situation. With Government restrictions easing and reported cases of COVID-19 being significantly reduced in...
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many workplaces have transitioned their workforce to working from home, reduced or increased hours, or made changes to the roles that employees are performing. Many of these changes are considered a temporary variation to the employment agreement,...