Employee Engagement, Flexibility, Performance Management, Policies and Procedures
The top 5 workplace trends of 2024
The results of the 2024 workplace trends survey conducted by international leadership development company the Arbinger Institute have been released, and the key theme in
Employee Engagement, Flexibility, Policies and Procedures
Wellbeing: It’s not just a buzz word
Read any recent article about employee engagement and retention, and you can pretty much guarantee that wellbeing will be featured prominently. But wellbeing is much
Fair Work, Policies and Procedures
Right to disconnect legislation: What you need to know
Last month, the Australian Senate passed new legislation to give employees the “right to disconnect” when they are not working. While the legislation won’t come
Employee Engagement, Performance Management
Trust: The foundation of a high-performing workforce
There is a key element that is the foundation of a happy and high-performing workforce but is often overlooked. Trust. Trust is essential for creating
Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Recruitment, Remuneration, Role Clarity
Have you set your people strategy for 2024?
An effective people strategy is instrumental in your company’s ability to engage, develop and attract top talent. After all, having the right people can have
Policies and Procedures, Remuneration, Sexual Harassment, Wages
New gender pay gap reporting: What this means for employers
In March 2023, the Australian parliament passed the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2023, with the aim to accelerate change for
Fair Work, Policies and Procedures, Sexual Harassment
Work Christmas parties: Navigating your responsibilities as an employer
With Christmas less than a month away, it’s not long until we head into full Christmas party season. While work Christmas parties are a great
Performance Management, Policies and Procedures
Why standardised frameworks, processes and procedures in HR matter
Despite being a critical part of any business, HR departments are notoriously stretched pretty thin. And with a raft of changes to the Fair Work
Change Management, Employee consultation, Employee Engagement, Organisational Change
5 reasons it is important to focus on employee engagement in times of rapid business growth
Growth is a key objective for most companies, and particularly for our clients who are primarily small-medium and rapid growth businesses. However, business growth can
Employee Engagement
What is an employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) and how do I use it to track employee engagement?
In today’s fast-paced business world, companies are constantly seeking ways to improve, enhance and grow their operations and ensure that they have a happy and
Fair Work, Modern Awards, Remuneration, Wages
Wage theft now criminalised under new Australian legislation
New legislation introduced by the Australian government on 4 September 2023 will see employers who deliberately underpay their workers subject to severe penalties, including jail
Fair Work, Policies and Procedures, Remuneration
Changes to the parental leave scheme
On 1 July 2023, a number of changes made to the paid parental leave scheme came into effect. In announcing the amendments, the Minister for
Performance Management, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment
Using AI for HR: Striking a balance between technology and human expertise
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more ingrained in our daily life, many HR professionals have reservations about utilising AI systems and chatbots
Fair Work, Modern Awards, Remuneration, Wages
National Minimum Wage Increasing from 1 July 2023
As of 1 July 2023, the National Minimum Wage has increased to now be $882.80 per week or $23.23 per hour. This minimum wage increase
Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Policies and Procedures
Have you considered a stay interview with your people?
Exit interviews have become an ingrained part of the human resources process, but have you considered conducting a stay interview with your employees? While exit
Employee Engagement, Performance Management
Psychological safety and its impact on performance and accountability
Research by MIT Sloan has shown that toxic workplaces are one of the leading reasons people leave their job. In a toxic work environment, employees
Fair Work, Flexibility, Policies and Procedures, Role Clarity, Working from Home
The Fair Work changes to flexible work arrangements you should know about – effective 6 June 2023
The third amendment to the Fair Work Legislation (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act came into effect this week, from 6 June 2023, expanding the circumstances
Employee Engagement, Flexibility, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment, Role Clarity, Working from Home
8 low-cost ways you can drive employee engagement right now
In a climate where attracting and retaining top talent is harder than ever, businesses that prioritise employee engagement are sure to reap the rewards. Effective
Change Management, Employee consultation, Employee Engagement, Policies and Procedures, Redundancy
Considering big changes to your business? Here’s why you need to consult with your employees
When you’re planning any significant business changes, it’s essential to consult with your employees. A genuine employee consultation process is not only best practice because
Fair Work, Modern Awards, Policies and Procedures, Remuneration, Wages
What the new Fair Work shutdown provision changes mean for your business
The Fair Work Commission has made significant changes regarding an employer’s right to direct employees to take leave during a temporary shutdown (such as during
Employee Engagement, Flexibility, Remuneration, Role Clarity, Working from Home
What do employees want in 2023? 5 key drivers of employee engagement to consider
In 2023, the concept of employee value proposition (EVP) has become even more important as companies compete for top talent in an increasingly competitive job
Fair Work, Modern Awards, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment, Remuneration, Sexual Harassment
2023 brings significant changes sexual harassment and discrimination legislation – are you ready?
Safe Work Australia reports that one in three people (33%) have experienced sexual harassment at work in the last five years. New legislation related
Fair Work, Modern Awards, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment, Remuneration, Wages
Secure Jobs, Better Pay 2022: changes to AU workplace laws you need to be aware of
The Australian Government has passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This legislation amends the Fair Work Act to change
Fair Work, Modern Awards, Policies and Procedures, Remuneration, Wages
Introduction of paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave (FDVL) – from 1 February 2023
Every year, millions of Australians, regardless of socio-economic background, religion, education level, age, gender or sexual orientation will experience family or domestic violence in some
Fair Work, Modern Awards, Remuneration, Wages
Minimum wage set to rise by 5.2% from 1 July 2022
This morning, the Fair Work Commission has made a decision to increase the minimum wage by 5.2%, from $20.33 to $21.38 per hour. This minimum
Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Policies and Procedures, Role Clarity
Providing role clarity while employees are working remotely – the two most crucial elements to have in place
“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else” – Yogi Berra — Perhaps the most important part of maintaining a
Employee Engagement, Flexibility, Performance Management, Working from Home
The home office set-up of your employees directly impacts business productivity
There is a proven direct link between an employee’s office set up, and their productivity, focus, and well-being. With many more employees working from home
Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Policies and Procedures
Why Do I Need to Actively Manage My Employees Performance?
The success of a business is heavily dependent on its employees. In fact, it is almost entirely relient in many ways. Therefore, for your business
Employee Engagement, Recruitment
Interesting Questions to Ask Your Candidates and Our Top 5 Tips when Interviewing
The Role of Interviews in The Recruitment Process An interview is a process where question answering and interaction is done between an interviewer and a
Employee Engagement
Aligning Your Employees with Your Company Vision and Mission
Companies love to share their goals and objectives with customers and third parties. This is why they appoint – and aren’t afraid to splurge on
Performance Management, Remuneration
Using OKRs in Your Business to Drive Performance and Results
Effective performance management is essential to growing and scaling your business. It allows you to tap into employees’ abilities, motivations, performance, and – of course
Employee Engagement, Flexibility
Workplace Flexibility Is Different for Everyone – So How Do Small Businesses Work Around This?
Workplace flexibility is an arrangement made between employers and employees about the working conditions that best suit employees’ needs and expectations. Typically, this means giving
Policies and Procedures, Social Media
Are you Prepared for the Christmas Silly Season in Your Workplace?
With Christmas just around the corner, companies are getting ready to celebrate the end of yet another year. But preparing for Christmas is more than
Employee Engagement, Flexibility
Flexibility is not about work-life balance – it’s about work-life integration
Gone are the days where employees worked 9-5, Monday to Friday, at the same desk, in the same office, every single day. Clock in, clock
Performance Management, Redundancy
Is it the role, or the person, that is not working out?
Sometimes, it’s hard for managers to properly articulate why they want to remove someone from their business. Too often, I have clients from both large
