18 Mar, 2024 | Podcast, Employee Engagement, Managing Performance
Conflict resolution and mediation are vital components of any workplace dynamic, yet they are often overlooked until an issue arises. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of having a strategy in place for handling conflicts effectively, before they escalate...
7 Mar, 2024 | Fair Work, Payroll & Compliance, Uncategorized
The Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS) is a statement issued by the Fair Work Ombudsman and it provides new casual employees with information about their conditions of employment. The CEIS has information about: the definition of what a casual employee is...
22 Feb, 2024 | Podcast, Employee Engagement, Ending Employment, Managing Performance
In the dynamic world of business, continuous improvement is one of the keys to success. Today, we explore a concept that might be unfamiliar to many small to medium-sized business owners – exit interviews. Often overlooked, these interviews can be a powerful tool for...
6 Feb, 2024 | Employee Engagement, Fair Work, Payroll & Compliance, Recruitment
Do you know what a Fair Work Information Statement is? The Fair Work Information Statement (the FWIS) provides new employees with information about their conditions of employment. Employers have to give every new employee a copy of the FWIS before they start their new...
25 Jan, 2024 | Podcast, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Managing Performance
In the dynamic landscape of modern businesses, the effective management of employee performance and regular appraisals has become more crucial than ever. Join us on this exploration as we delve into the realm of performance management and performance appraisals with...
2 Jan, 2024 | Fair Work, Employment Contracts, Payroll & Compliance, Recruitment
Do you know what a Fixed Term Contract Information Statement is? The Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (the FTCIS) provides employees that are on a fixed term contract with information about their conditions of employment in relation to the rules about fixed...
18 Dec, 2023 | Fair Work, Ending Employment, HR Policies, Managing Performance, Podcast
In the dynamic landscape of the business world, employers often find themselves grappling with complex issues, one of which is workplace misconduct. Today, we’re delving into the intricacies of serious misconduct and seeking insights from HR expert Karen Hillen...
4 Dec, 2023 | Payroll & Compliance, Leave
Long service leave (LSL) in Australia is a leave benefit designed to reward employees for their extended commitment to a single employer. The entitlement is usually available after 10 years of service with one employer. Each state and territory has different rules...
27 Nov, 2023 | Employee Engagement, Fair Work, HR Policies, Managing Performance, Podcast
In the dynamic realm of business management, the significance of HR policies and procedures often becomes apparent when unforeseen challenges arise. In a recent episode of the My HR Partner podcast, Karen Hillen returned to shed light on the pivotal role of HR...
20 Nov, 2023 | Fair Work, HR Policies, Leave, Payroll & Compliance
The 2023/24 Christmas/New Year holidays are fast approaching. Here are the Public Holidays coming up in December 2023 and January 2024: December 2023 Sunday 24 December 2023 Christmas Eve – (6 pm to midnight)- Qld onlySunday 24 December 2023 Christmas Eve – (7 pm to...