• Preparing your workplace for COVID-19

    • March 19, 2020
    • Posted by: Jayne
    • Category: Coronavirus, HR policies, HR Strategy, Uncategorized
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    I don’t need to tell you that Coronavirus/Covid-19 has become the number one priority for businesses.   All of us are scrambling to find different ways of working, and planning for scenarios that we are not sure how will unfold.  I have pulled together some valuable resources from different sources that I hope will be useful

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  • Create a MAGIC Workplace – Webinar Recording

    • May 18, 2018
    • Posted by: Jayne
    • Category: Employee Engagement, HR Strategy, Performance Management, Uncategorized
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    How to create a MAGIC workplace, where employees are engaged, high performing and bring their hearts and minds to their job, everyday.  MAGIC stands for: Meaning Autonomy Growth Impact Connection These are the five pillars of an engaged workforce. To watch this webinar recording, follow this link: Creating a MAGIC workplace webinar recording

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  • Is Fair Work Really Protecting Employees?

    • May 16, 2017
    • Posted by: Jayne
    • Category: Blog, HR policies, Uncategorized
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    One of my clients rang me recently in a panic – they had just received a notice from the Fair Work Ombudsman with a claim from an ex-employee that they had been underpaid. The Fair Work Ombudsman was offering to mediate the claim, and as an alternative to a full-blown hearing, mediation was a much

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  • HR Policies are the bedrock of good employee relations

    • February 27, 2017
    • Posted by: Jayne
    • Category: Blog, HR policies, Uncategorized
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    Clear HR policies set the benchmark for your employees and organisation to perform at their best. Which are the most important policies that should be in place? This is the start of a blog series where I shall cover a number of key topics for creating inspiring fantastic workplaces that brings out the best in your

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  • How to Avoid the Back to Work Blues

    • January 11, 2016
    • Posted by: Jayne
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    We are so lucky in Australia.  The long Christmas break coincides with summer, and for many of us that means a seamless transition from the excesses of Christmas to lazing around on the beach or round the pool.  Bliss… But now the holidays are over and its time to start to rev back up for

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  • What is Digital Disruption, and how will it affect your business?

    • April 23, 2015
    • Posted by: Jayne
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    What is Digital Disruption, and how will it affect your business? Digital Disruption is a phrase coined to describe the impact that technology has on the way we do business. Think Uber. Twelve months ago not many of us had heard of Uber – by April 2015 Uber is having such an impact on the

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  • Play to your Strengths

    • April 23, 2015
    • Posted by: Jayne
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    Play To Your Strengths What’s your favourite team sport? Whether its cricket, rugby, AFL or soccer, one thing’s for sure – the best team is made up of players who know their role and perform at their best. It’s the same in business. Just as one individual can’t be all over the field, we need

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  • The End of Penalty Rates?

    • March 19, 2015
    • Posted by: Jayne
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    The End of Penalty Rates? The Fair Work Act 2009 introduced Modern Awards, which prescribe minimum pay rates applicable to jobs in each industry. The Modern Awards (introduced in 2010) are subject to a four yearly review, and the Fair Work Commission is commencing that process. In advance of the review program the Restaurant Industry

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  • How to manage drugs and alcohol problems at work.

    • March 19, 2015
    • Posted by: Jayne
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    How to manage drugs and alcohol problems at work. Could your workplace be affected by employees who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol? A comprehensive survey * conducted in 2013 found that 13% of people reported that they have driven a vehicle, and 5% went to work whilst under the influence of alcohol.

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  • Dealing With Poor Performers

    • July 8, 2014
    • Posted by: Jayne
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    Dealing With Poor Performers Dealing with poor performers. Workplace health and safety. Downsizing and dismissal. Legal obligations as an employer. Human resources can be enough to overwhelm any manager or small business owner! Luckily for you, we have The Guide to Managing Staff. And do you know what the best part is? It’s free. Recently

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