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The emerging Respect@Work regulations impose a proactive obligation on employers to implement practical and fair measures to minimise the occurrence of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and victimisation to the greatest extent possible. Consequently, businesses are now tasked with the responsibility of...
As employers adapted to life post COVID-19, like embracing remote work and fostering employee well-being, certain challenges have emerged for business owners. 2020 reshaped work environments, merging the digital and medical domains, with the reverberations of this transition continuing to unfold. A...
In today’s fast-paced business world, people management has undergone significant changes. While technological advances and passing trends can give businesses a competitive edge, the lasting factor that truly sets employers apart is the expertise and dedication of employees. This is where...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a case involving an employee who alleged she was unfairly dismissed following the employer’s alleged lack of procedural fairness. In its defence, the employer stated there were valid reasons for the employee’s dismissal...
Earlier this year, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) introduced significant revisions to the Professional Employees Award 2020, affecting penalty rates, overtime, and coverage clarification. These changes are set to have an impact on various industries, and as a business owner, it’s...
From 6 December 2023, there will be significant changes made to the regulations surrounding fixed term contracts, and as a business owner, it is crucial to be well-informed about these updates. These provisions are subject to an earlier date if set...
Abandonment of employment is a complicated and risky area, and not one that necessarily comes up often for business owners. However, if an employee is a no show, managers need to handle these types of situations with careful consideration and...
Policies, while not particularly exciting to some, are an essential tool for running a successful business. Policies are intended to make it easy to understand responsibilities, articulate boundaries, set expectations, facilitate decision making and serve as a safeguard in the event...
Employee expectations have changed significantly over the years, and nowadays business owners are expected to fulfil psychological needs like belonging and esteem, as well as supporting workers to achieve their full potential. While employers have focused heavily on mental health and...
A recent study conducted found that rudeness in the workplace has a strong, detrimental effect on employee wellbeing. Comments, language, behaviours, or gestures that can be interpreted as rude, uncivilised, or hurtful have the potential to lead to a toxic work...