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HR Alert – Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC): New Enforcement and Investigative Powers

HR Alert – Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC): New Enforcement and Investigative Powers

By on Feb 29, 2024 in HR Alert | 0 comments

2023 has ushered in significant changes in the Industrial Relations and Human Resource spaces, creating an overwhelming environment. To help you stay updated, we are breaking down our HR Alerts into 3 focused parts, delivered weekly: Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) – New enforcement and Investigative powers. Starting from 12 December 2023, the AHRC is set...

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HR Alert – Casual Employment: What You Need to Know

HR Alert – Casual Employment: What You Need to Know

By on Feb 29, 2024 in HR Alert | 0 comments

We 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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How To Turn Your Strategy Into Reality

How To Turn Your Strategy Into Reality

By on Feb 20, 2024 in Leadership, Strategy, Team Development | 0 comments

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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How Employee Recognition Impacts SME Success In Australia

How Employee Recognition Impacts SME Success In Australia

By on Nov 13, 2023 in Employee Engagement, Managing People, Team Development | 0 comments

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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Recruitment Realities: Why SMEs Must Be Proactive In Today’s Job Market

Recruitment Realities: Why SMEs Must Be Proactive In Today’s Job Market

By on Oct 6, 2023 in Agility, Change Management, Managing People | 0 comments

THE CURRENT ECONOMIC MARKET The most recent report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that the economy is in a push-pull state. While it indicates some positive news about the GDP growth, it also reveals the trepidation in the market, particularly at the household level. On top of that, it’s also showing an overall decline in productivity for...

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