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Minimum Pay Rates Set to Rise on 1 July
- July 8, 2014
- Posted by: Jayne
- Category: Blog
No CommentsMinimum Pay Rates Set to Rise on 1 July 3% Increase in the National Minimum Wage With the start of a new financial year comes a new national minimum wage, along with changes to minimum wages in most modern awards and the use of model transitional arrangements also coming to an end. Employers need to
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Running a Workshop to Prevent Bullying in Your Workplace
- July 8, 2014
- Posted by: Jayne
- Category: Uncategorized
Running a Workshop to Prevent Bullying in Your Workplace Bullying is not just an issue amongst children and teens. Adults, too, are capable of bullying or being bullied, and Fair Work have recognised that it is happening daily in workplaces across Australia. You are aware of the legislation that came into effect in January, you
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My HR adviser
- April 17, 2014
- Posted by: Jayne
- Category: Uncategorized
In addition, My HR Adviser can write your specific absence and leave policies and procedures, working with management to ensure understanding. We can also assist you with educating your staff on the rules and expectations of the business. Working together, we can minimise unnecessary sick leave in your business, as well as assist you in
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What have we been up to?
- April 7, 2014
- Posted by: Jayne
- Category: Blog
Jayne, Carrie, and Ashley have been busy little bees! At the end of February, they said goodbye to the Stirling Small Business Centre in Balcatta and moved closer to the city to occupy a bigger, brighter office in West Leederville, nearly 3 times the size of the previous office. Jayne was able to attend the
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A New Year, A New Government
- April 7, 2014
- Posted by: Jayne
- Category: Blog
When the Liberal Party won the last election, many wondered how businesses and jobs would be affected. Change may be slow, but it is coming. Leaked documents have recently revealed that the Productivity Commission will be investigating the impact of the Fair Work Act on unemployment/under-employment, productivity, business investment and the labour markets response to
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Could you be liable for a penalty? Fair Work penalties are not just for business
- April 7, 2014
- Posted by: Jayne
- Category: Blog
These days it is common knowledge that if your business is not adhering to the law, the business is likely to be subject to a financial penalty. But what many people are only now realising is that when it comes to employment law, responsible individuals can also face hefty financial penalties. And don’t think the
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Spotlight On: Maximum Weekly Hours of Work
- April 7, 2014
- Posted by: Jayne
- Category: Blog
A maximum of 38 hours per week, plus reasonable additional hours is one of the 10 National Employment Standards of the Fair Work Act 2009. But what is ‘reasonable additional hours’? Well, this will depend on individual cases. There are many different items to consider, including usual patterns of work in the industry, the nature
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Returning to Work After the Holidays: How to make this January the most productive for you and your employees.
- January 17, 2014
- Posted by: Jayne
- Category: Blog
January. The month when people slowly emerge from the haze of the holidays, wondering how they had arrived. Many business owners who we have spoken to have expressed their frustration with a lack of productivity in January due to the aftermath of the holidays, with many employees, customers, clients, and contractors still on leave, working
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Company Culture: Why you need a strong one, and how you can get it there
- January 17, 2014
- Posted by: Jayne
- Category: Uncategorized
Be the “Google” of your industry Think of Google as an employer and it immediately conjures up an image of a workplace that is fun, innovative and has people queuing at the door for an opportunity to work there. How can you be an Employer of Choice for your industry or area? Culture is transformational,
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How to Look After Your Employee’s Wellbeing
- May 10, 2013
- Posted by: Jayne
- Category: Blog
It’s been a tough couple of years, with most businesses still feeling the impact of the fallout from the GFC, whilst gearing up for another ‘boom’ run. Most business owners will agree that it’s hard to get, and keep, good staff. It’s essential, therefore, to make sure your staff are mentally resilient and ready for