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Why upskilling trumps hiring externally
Upskilling and reskilling of existing employees is a highly a valuable strategy for companies to maintain a skilled workforce and remain competitive in today’s fast-changing
How to boost employee engagement and motivation
Employee engagement and motivation are crucial for the success of any organisation. Motivated employees are productive, efficient, and more likely to stay with the company
Managing mental health in the workplace and making reasonable adjustments
Today’s workforce expects employers to take mental health issues seriously and provide appropriate support and assistance. While the vast majority of employers do see mental
Understanding sexual harrassment laws and fostering positive duty in the workplace
Sexual harassment is, very unfortunately, a much too common experience in the workplace. The 2018 Sexual Harassment Survey revealed that 1 in 3 Australian workers
The powers of the Fair Work Ombudsman and how to avoid underpaying employees
There have been a number of recent cases of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) cracking down on organisations underpaying employees. For example – in 2018,
Restructuring vs Redundancy – what are the differences and how to ensure compliance
Both restructuring and redundancy are tricky processes to navigate for any sized business. It’s unwise to go down these paths without the right knowledge or
Understanding general protection claims and how to protect against them
The concept of general protection claims is something not always fully understood by employers and is often confused with unfair dismissal claims. Unfair dismissal laws
Dealing with underperforming employees – a guide to procedural fairness
The decision to dismiss an employee based on unsatisfactory performance, or otherwise step in to formally address the issue, is a challenge that most employers
Long periods of leave – returning to work and avoiding dismissal claims
Safe Work Australia estimates that 500,000 Australians sustain a work-related injury or illness annually. This represents an economic cost of AU$68.1 billion. The Australian’s workers
Dealing with workplace disputes – strategies for avoiding and resolving conflict internally
The modern workplace is a diverse environment. With people of all different ages and backgrounds working together, conflicts both minor and major in nature are