Employee Policies & Procedures Articles

New Employee Induction Manual Launched
New Employee Induction Manual Launched Some of the most common problems our clients bring to us are problems with onboarding their new employees. They struggle with either drowning new employees, or “just winging it” which results in inconsistencies and missing...

NDIS Support Worker Agency HR Manual Launched
With the NDIS, many new agencies and businesses are being formed to help supply support workers to families and individuals. Over the past few months we have fielded many calls from these agencies looking for a blend between our Instant HR Policies and Procedures...

New Policy: Safe Disposal of Discarded Needles (Sharps)
One of the things we pride ourselves on is on creating new policies based on the requests of businesses. This past year we have had a number of businesses struggling with what to do if staff members discover discarded syringes or needles in or around the workplace....

Is Direct Employment Under the NDIS Right For You?
With the move to the NDIS, people with disabilities and their carers now have choice and control in how you are supported. You can now choose who you want to support you and can refuse to accept support that doesn’t benefit you. The options can be overwhelming, and it...

Why HR Policies & Procedures Are Important For Small Business
“I like to treat all my employees as adults. They shouldn’t need policies and procedures manuals to do the right thing.” One of the most common comments I hear from small business owners without a policies and procedures manual is that all their employees are adults...

2 New Policies Added to the HR Manual: CPD & Criminal History Assessments
New CPD Policy Our Instant HR Policies and Procedures Manual is used by many professional firms and clinics across Australia. Many organisations employ staff where ongoing CPD is a requirement to maintain their registration, accreditation or license. Today we have...

Just Released: NDIS Self-Managers Direct Employment HR Manual
With the new NDIS, many people are exploring self-management of their funding, and direct employment of their support workers. A few months ago, we were contacted by a Local NDIS Coordinator from northern NSW. They were looking for a version of our Instant HR Policies...

2018 Edition of the HR Manual Released
The 2018 edition of the Instant HR Policies and Procedures has just been released. In this edition … New Sections Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Casual to Permanent Conversion Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Time Off in Lieu. Chapter 6 –...

2017 Edition of the HR Manual Released
The 2017 edition of the Instant HR Policies and Procedures has just been released. In this edition ... New Sections & Forms Recruitment has a new section on pre-employment safety screenings for Police Certificates or Working With Children Certificates. New section...

2016 Edition of the Australian HR Manual Released
The 2016 edition of the Instant HR Policies and Procedures has just been released. In this edition ... New Sections & Forms Pregnancy - expanded contents and moved to its own chapter. Information Technology – Laptops & Tablets added. Office Security section....