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Redefining Your Organisation’s Vision in a Changing World: Core Values
Your company's vision encompasses who your organisation is, where you are going and how you are going to get there. While many leaders may have a clear idea of what the company vision is, when there are several members of a leadership team, it sometimes means there are several different, often conflicting, visions.
How HR Professionals Are Adapting during COVID-19
With the current pandemic changing the nature of business worldwide, HR professionals have had to adapt quickly to help organisations shape new strategic frameworks as they move into the future.
How Can Compliance Help In Managing Workplace Health And Safety?
Safety and health are as important to a successful business as product development, marketing, sales, customer service, inventory control, and financial management, particularly in the current climate. Having a commitment to health and safety is one of the best ways to protect your greatest resource - your employees.
Making Your Workplace COVID Safe
After announcing that Australians must now work to ‘flatten the curve of unemployment’ caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, last Friday, Scott Morrison unveiled a roadmap to a COVID safe Australia with a three-step plan in place.
Five Tips to Improve Employee Motivation
Motivating your employees is not a one-off process. It should be a routine exercise as motivated employees are critical to the success of your business.
Working from home? Here are 10 top tips to effectively manage your team remotely.
Managing a team from home? Here are 10 tips to lead high performing teams through challenging times.
Smart leadership and empathy in the time of crisis
Unlike the professional and soft skills we are taught and practice, empathy is a universal quality that we are born with. Empathy is essential, both in the workplace and outside of it, particularly during crisis communications.
COVID-19: The Fair Work Act, Stand Downs and The JobKeeper Subsidy
The current situation facing the Australian workforce has seen the Federal, State and Territory governments ramp up their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with several changes to workplace legislation enacted over the last couple of weeks.
Coronavirus: Leading With Mental Health in Mind
With NSW and the majority of Australia currently in Stage 3 lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis, many of us are starting to experience the effects of coronavirus (or COVID-19) on a more personal, day-to-day level. It is now more important than ever before for employers and managers to lead with mental health in mind.
Steering Your Company Through The Coronavirus Pandemic
Before employers consider standing down staff during the Coronavirus pandemic, there are several alternative options to look at, to help retain workers and move into the future.
3 Ways to Keep Your Workforce Connected While They Are Working from Home
At a time like this, when people need community and sense of connection more than ever, it is vital that you encourage your workforce to stay connected while they are working from home. Here are three ways to keep your workforce connected while they work remotely.
6 ways to work effectively when working from home during the coronavirus outbreak
Working from home during the Coronavirus pandemic? Here are six effective tips to create a productive office environment at home.
Working Remotely – What Are the Legal Obligations For Australian Employers?
With the sudden outbreak of the Coronavirus, many Australian employees are being encouraged to work remotely. If you own a small business and are developing a contingency plan for employees working from home, it is crucial that you understand your legal obligations.
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6 Simple Strategies To Prepare Your Workplace For Coronavirus (COVID-19)
There is a lot of heightened anxiety today around the Coronavirus outbreaks in Australia and overseas. While it is a concerning situation, it’s important to maintain a calm and considered outlook in the workplace. In challenging times, people seek stability and clarity from their employers. Here are simple steps to help prevent the spread of infections in the workplace.
Employers Gear Up For Modern Award Changes From 1 March 2020
From March, Australia is set to witness some changes pertaining to modern awards. The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has decided to introduce some new annualised salary clauses into a number of modern awards, effective from 1 March 2020. These changes are being brought in with an aim to reduce wage theft and non-compliance. Consequently, some new HR and payroll practices can be expected across industries.
New Whistleblower Policy Regulations – Is Your Business Prepared?
Thanks to a new regulation, which came into effect on 1 January 2020, all public companies, large proprietary companies, and regulated superannuation entities are now required to have a whistleblower policy.
Paid Parental Leave Changes In 2020 - What Every New Parent Should Be Aware Of
The Federal Government has unveiled changes to Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme designed to give greater flexibility to new parents from this year onwards. Here’s what you need to know….