General HR

Bullying and harassment can be a mine field and when it occurs, can have long lasting negative impacts on the complainant, respondent, their co-workers, and their employer. Bullying and harassment can be even further reaching, affecting operational productivity, quality and the customer experience. It is imperative that employers have current bullying policies and procedures in place and those managers […]

Knowing how to get the best out of your people is a great skill for all managers and leaders to have.  Behavioural profiling gives you an insight into the way that people behave, make decisions, process information and prefer to communicate. The graphic below shares an insight into the best way to motivate the 4

There are great benefits in creating a work environment where employees feel engaged, connected and are able to make a contribution to the business.    Listening to your employees is a crucial component. Trust When employees’ and employers’ goals are aligned, they are set up for success and great outcomes for the organisation and the individual. To

The BOOT is better known for its use by the Fair Work Commission to test that relevant modern award covered employees. Whilst employees will be better off under a proposed enterprise agreement, the BOOT is a valuable tool for employers to ensure that employees who are remunerated, by either an annualised salary inclusive of other

Workplace conflict is bad for business. Conflict affects workplace culture and consequently leads to downturn and increased absenteeism. Workplace conflict can be stressful and unpleasant for those employees involved both directly and indirectly.   There are two main type of workplace conflicts: ·       when decisions, ideas and actions are in opposition ·       or when two employees simply do not get along.