Succession Planning
A succession plan helps a business deal with a situation when a critical person (either the business owner, manager or employee) is seriously injured or leaves the business suddenly....
14 Feb
Publications
03 Nov
Performance Reviews are simple to do and they’re effective
I know from experience with a number of clients that when done well, performance reviews can drive improvements in individual performance, and overall business performance....
13 Oct
Giving feedback to achieve high performance: five things you need to know
As a manager you have to be on top of an endless list of “important things”. You can add to that list “providing employees with feedback”....
06 Oct
What style of management do you have?
There are lots of different management styles, some that have been shown to be effective and some not so effective. I’m of the belief that the majority of managers we come across fall into two categories....
28 Sep
Strategies For Managing People
Working in my own business and providing HR services to many clients has given me the opportunity to observe the success and failures of various strategies. Putting effort into managing the people who work for you and applying a few key strategies can make a world of difference....
23 Aug
Important Changes To Casual Employment
In 2021 the Federal Government passed changes to the law relating to casual employees. These changes mean casual employees now have stronger rights to claim permanency than ever before....
19 Aug
Overcoming The Recruitment Crisis
Managers often select people who happen to drop off their resumes, or based on referrals from friends or current employees. To increase your chance of success with recruitment, you need to be strategic. Here are some strategies that will help you find good candidates....
08 Sep
Employment Contract is Key!
This article briefly discusses the outcome of the Rossato case, as well as the recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 relating to casual employment, and casual conversion. Employment contracts are key...
28 Jun
When does the minimum wage increase apply to my Award in 2021?
Each year the Fair Work Commission reviews the minimum rates employers can pay their employees. The National Minimum Wage and the annual wage review reflect these changes....
09 Jun
The New Casual Conversion Rules – What Do I Need To Do?
This article explains the new rules that apply to the conversion of a casual employee to a permanent employee. It covers what the employer and employee need to do, including when an employer can refuse to convert a casual employee. It also lists the eligibility requirements for employees. This article is the third in the Casual Conversion Series. This Series...