This session is designed to empower leaders, like you, to connect with and motivate your team, driving business success through the power of DiSC®. Workshop Details When: Thursday, 25 July 2024, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Location: Virtual/Online Investment: $365 plus GST (includes personalised profile) But wait—here’s an offer you can’t just ignore! Bring more...
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Welcome Back to Another HR Alert: 4 Legislative Changes To Be Across In 2024 1. NEW WAGE THEFT LAWS By January 1, 2025, employers may be subject to fines of up to $7.8 million and a maximum of 10 years in prison for intentionally paying wages below the required amount. The upcoming law will also address instances of inadequate superannuation payments....
Read MoreWelcome Back to Another HR Alert: The Right To Disconnect The ‘Right to Disconnect‘ has recently been a hot topic in the media as part of Australia’s new ‘Closing Loopholes’ laws, causing concern. We at Howardco understand that such discussions can lead to unnecessary stress, and as your trusted partners, we’re here to...
Read MoreWe’ve reached December, and we are gearing up to wind down after a challenging year. It’s time to hang up our coats and bid farewell to 2023. But before we officially say goodbye, HR has a checklist to go through, to ensure everything’s in order for a fresh start in 2024. Take a look at the AHRI-inspired infographic for the essential things to...
Read MoreWelcome Back to Another HR Alert: Unveiling Psychosocial Hazards Psychosocial hazards have been at the forefront of everyone’s minds this year with the changing landscape of work and the new guidelines that came into effect for most States and territories. Here are 6 common Psychosocial Hazards to look out for: Poor Support: Neglecting...
Read MoreWe wanted to bring to your attention the ongoing discussions about casual employment in the media. You might have heard about the proposed changes in this area by the Federal Government as part of their upcoming industrial reforms. What is Casual Employment? Casual employment involves job offers without a firm commitment to ongoing work or set hours....
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Out With The Old, In With The New! Just like the vibrant scene above, we often kickstart the year by envisioning our aspirations and future successes. Meet Emma, our main character in this story, a dedicated SME manager who may seem like a familiar face in your pursuit of objectives. To kick off the year, Emma starts laying out her team’s grand...
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RECOGNITION DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE TO BE ABOUT GRAND GESTURES At times, it’s the unexpected and impromptu acts that make a difference. To illustrate, let me share two stories with you. On one occasion, I was working on a major change initiative that was rapidly approaching rollout, and there was a mountain of training materials to review and sign off on before going...
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Maybe Pizza was enough… I have been fortunate in my career to have had a variety of management and leadership opportunities. My early career was forged in the Oil Industry with BP Australia as a Graduate when I got my first taste of what it was like to lead a team. The call came late on a Friday when I was told the Manager of the Accounts Payable team was...
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It is no secret that engaging and retaining top talent remains one of the top three challenges facing leaders in the current economic environment.* So, I thought I would start with a good news story about one of our long-term clients. This visionary business owner had a goal, to establish a sustainable team around her that would one day allow her to help over one...
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