Right now it appears as if half of Australia is on fire or covered in choking smoke. It can be challenging finding out what entitlements should be paid to employees and volunteer firefighters. Here is a quick list of resources: Fair Work Australia – Fact Sheet on...

You have made it through the interview and hiring process and now have a new employee joining your business.  The important part is over, right?  Wrong! New employee induction or orientation is a critical human resource process for the employer and the employee. What...

Why Employee Turnover Is a Problem One of the hidden costs within a workplace is the cost when someone resigns. Too often, the business moves on and simply hires someone new to fill the vacancy without stopping to think about how much it actually costs every time...

If absenteeism is increasing in your workplace, you need to take action to address it before it builds into a culture of absence. Be Proactive Start by being proactive with all team members. A good manager always touches base with their employees when they return from...

Unexpected absenteeism can create problems in a workplace. Employers are happy to support genuinely ill team members, but when the odd day off here or there becomes a regular pattern, then employers need to take a closer look at what could be causing the issue. The...