The Five Steps you should take to protect your business and employees during the Coronavirus crisis
06/03/2020Important advice for business owners regarding the coronavirus crisis. Natasha Hawker explains the steps that you can take to best manage your business and team members during this emergency. If you would like some assistance with preparing a crisis management plan, please contact us – we’re here to help. Book a Free Discovery Session […]
We have all seen the media reports on COVID-19 and know now that Australia is reacting with panic and fear, with people stockpiling essential items and preparing for the worst. As an Employer, you have a duty of care to your employees, but what does that look like at the current time where we are […]
Annualised Wage Provision Change
10/02/2020NEW YEAR, BIG CHANGES! Do you pay your employees an “all up amount” annualised salary? For some awards there are significant changes on the way in 2020. Is your business ready? As part of the four yearly review of modern awards, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision impacting annualised wage (salary) provisions in […]
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS The information contained in this document is current as of 11 February 2020. This situation is rapidly changing and we suggest employers keep themselves frequently informed of federal and state government advice. What is Coronavirus and how is it transmitted? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. They cause illnesses that […]
The situation becomes very daunting when the employer takes the step to provide individuals with a settlement agreement. Whether you will accept will entirely depend on you. However, a settlement agreement is provided to those individuals whose employment contract is being terminated, and they are made redundant in the process. Understanding the document The agreement […]
By David Brown The Coalition wins the election and Labor’s argument that the reduction in penalty rates, for some sectors is unfair, does not resonate with the voters. Does this represent the end of the Coalition’s 12-year industrial relations hangover from ‘Work Choices’ as we are about to embark on a new wave of pro-business […]
By Esther Bergan You’re a growing business offering a competitive package with flexible working conditions and all the latest benefits, but you still find those good people, who really make a difference, hard to find. So where are they? Well, there’s no simple answer to this question, but one area that can offer some insight […]
Employers have a ‘duty of care’ and the latest stats are suggesting that one in four Australian employees between the age of 16-85 have a mental health condition. This could be anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anorexia and in more serious cases this can lead to suicide. We have recently given 8 of our team members […]
This year has seen two pieces of legislation come out that, on the face of it, target corporates and large private companies. The new rules around Whistleblower protections and Modern Slavery may at first sight, be something you think will not impact your business. However, it is worth taking a closer look at both of […]
Our Freshly Minted Mentor – Natasha Hawker
14/06/2019We are incredibly proud of our Founder, Natasha Hawker, who is now an accredited Mentor at Mentored with Mark Bouris. You can either book Natasha as your own Mentor, or just ask a question on the site which Natasha will be happy to answer for you – click Here. If you’re struggling with employee engagement […]
