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...
How A Bad Employee Spoils the Team
"You are only as strong as your weakest link". "One bad apple spoils the barrel". If you think about it, there's a lot of sayings about the negative difference one person can make. But is this really true? Can one bad employee wreck a team? Leaders often grapple with...
Overcoming Workplace Silos: Building Bridges to Boost Productivity
In almost any workplace with more than one person, you'll find something called "workplace silos." It happens because our minds naturally focus on what's immediately in front of us and what's most relevant to our personal world. As a result, we often find ourselves...
Mastering Change: 7 Proven Tips to Smooth the Transition!
Change is inevitable and constant in both business and life. As a manager, one of the core skills you need to master is how to help your team navigate through change successfully. Notice that I didn’t say manage change. Change is complex, unpredictable, and often...
July 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 to the Parental Leave Scheme, recent court...
New Employment Law Changes Passed: Fair Work Amendment Legislation (Protecting Worker Entitlements)
The employment landscape in Australia is ever-evolving, and businesses need to stay updated with the latest developments. On the 22nd of June 2023, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 was passed, requiring employers to review...
Minimum Wage Increased from 1 July 2023
What is the minimum wage increase? The national minimum wage is the lowest amount that employers can pay employees in Australia. It applies to employees who are not covered by an award or agreement, and affects about 0.7% of all Australian employees. The Fair Work...
Are Your Casuals Really Part-Time Employees?
Having casual employees on board can be a real game-changer for any workforce. When you know how to make the most of them, they become your secret weapon for managing the ups and downs of workloads. They ensure that your business remains fully staffed throughout all...
About Us
We are an Australian human resources business specialising in small businesses and not for profits, based in Brisbane, Australia.
If you are an Employee and need HR Advice, call Fair Work Australia 13 13 94