Word of Mouth vs. Gossip: How to Foster Positive Communication in Your Workplace
Ever wonder why some conversations about your business leave you feeling proud, while others make you cringe? The difference often lies in the fine line between word of mouth and gossip. In business, verbal communication can either build your brand or slowly erode it...
The Power of Thoughtful Documentation: Writing Notes About Employees
As a manager, documenting information about your employees is an integral part of your daily routine. From recruitment notes and performance reviews to emails and project updates, written communication is a constant. However, the importance of what and how you write...
Issues to Consider When Choosing Employee Uniforms
A well-designed employee uniform enhances your company’s image, fosters solidarity, and builds team cohesion. However, choosing the right uniform for your employees is also a complex and potentially conflict-inducing process. If you get it right, you will have...
2024 Minimum Wage Increase – 3.75%
The Fair Work Commission has decided to raise the national minimum wage and award wages by 3.75% as part of their Annual Wage Review. This brings the national minimum wage to $24.10 per hour or $913.91 per week for a full-time worker (based on a standard 38-hour...
Managing a High-Performer with Poor Social Skills
Every business with more than one employee tends to have one: A unique thinker, maverick or radical employee. Someone who thinks outside the square, perhaps is constantly full of ideas, or someone who is amazing at finding solutions to problems. The challenge is that...
April 2024 Updates to Our Employee Manual Products Released
We’ve recently made updates to our HR Policies and Procedures Manuals, including the NDIS Self Managers Direct Employment, and NDIS Support Worker Agency manuals. These updates reflect recent changes to the Paid Parental Leave Scheme. Quick links to the updates we...
Paid Parental Leave Changes from 1 July 2024
The passage of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023, saw several extensions to Paid Parental Leave. Extended Paid Parental Leave Duration: The bill amended the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 to gradually increase the maximum...
March 2024 Updates to Our Employee Manual Products Released
We’ve recently made updates to our HR Policies and Procedures Manuals, including the Employee Induction Kit, NDIS Self Managers Direct Employment, and NDIS Support Worker Agency manuals. These updates reflect changes arising from the Fair Work Legislation Amendment...
Navigating Closing Loopholes No 2: Key Changes Impacting Small Business
Australia's employment landscape is undergoing significant changes with the recent passage of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2024. This post provides an overview of key amendments impacting small businesses, covering casual...
January 2024 Updates to Our Employee Manual Products Released
We’ve recently made updates to our HR Policies and Procedures Manuals, including the Employee Induction Kit, NDIS Self Managers Direct Employment, and NDIS Support Worker Agency manuals. These updates reflect changes arising from the Fair Work Legislation Amendment...
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