HR Highlight

Following the changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 that came into effect late last month, the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Fair Work Commission have released separate new guidance …
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The choc bunnies are on sale and the Easter long weekend feels like a long time ago…but ANZAC day is only around the corner and now is the time …
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Public holidays are traditionally a busy time for retailers, and Easter is no exception. In addition to managing promotional items, additional stock and ‘celebration’ items fuel wholesale and retailers are …
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Terminating employees can be a minefield of compliance at the best of times, even when the reason for terminating employment is valid it is important that businesses understand and respect …
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Resignation is a common way for the employment relationship to end. It can be clean and simple, but it is also sometimes very very messy. It is commonly thought by …
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Calling a meeting with staff to discuss performance issues is always challenging. Navigating the business requirements and human issues means that managers need to tread carefully. This already difficult situation …
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Taking a new staff member from a ‘green’ trainee to a star performer can be a lengthy process. Businesses that have coherent, structured and detailed induction programs take advantage of …
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Getting the basics right is important, when it comes to ensuring that all management and staff know what is expected, and what will happen if those expectations are not met …
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Getting the basics right is important, if for no other reason than to ensure that all parties are on the same page. This weeks HR Highlight will explore an often …
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After a long year, and as we prepare for another year of unprecedented change managing the classic “sickie” has become fraught with additional tension. So the question becomes then: what …
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