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ARE YOUR CASUAL STAFF ‘TRUE CASUALS’? What is a true casual employee? A true casual can be outlined as; having no set hours or guaranteed work, and in turn the employee makes no guarantee to be available to work will generally work irregular hours,...
NEW RULES FOR CASUAL EMPLOYEES With less than 10 weeks to go before Christmas and with the recent changes to casual employment we are getting this question more and more when it comes to employing casuals. Casual employees have the right to...
MANAGING ABSENTEEISM Absenteeism is a term typically used when referring to employees unplanned, unscheduled or pattern of absence from work. Whilst there are various leave types available to employees, unplanned and unscheduled leave can lead to loss of productivity, loss of business...
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS Performance Appraisals are a great way for managers to evaluate their employee’s behaviour, achievements and discuss areas for development or improvement in an objective way. Good appraisals encourage open two-way communication between the employee and the manager and can assist...
New domestic violence leave laws – what employers need to know What is “family and domestic violence leave”? It’s a sad reflection of a societal problem that it has been deemed necessary for legislation to be passed to allow sufferers of domestic violence...
A reference check is traditionally completed after a potential candidate has been successful throughout the shortlisting and interview stages and is an essential way to get feedback from their previous employers. A reference check typically acts as a source of truth –...
We have previously discussed Employee Reward and Recognition, and how it is an important part of the employment lifecycle and can promote positive behaviours and increase employee satisfaction. One of Cornerstone’s suggestions to reward employees was awarding employees time off for...
It’s is safe to say that workplace grievances come in all shapes and forms. Some are more complicated than others, and some are easier to resolve than others. In small business, issues amongst employees can cause a huge impact to the team...
Earlier this year, we posted a blog on Position Descriptions – what they are, and why they are important. To refresh your memory, PD’s allow clarity for the employee and the employer. PD’s empower the employee to know what their responsibilities...
You may have heard the old saying “You’re only as good as the people you hire”. Whilst this maybe true in running your own business, it is also important that the business invests in developing staff. By providing training opportunities and mentoring...