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Major change: getting the process right

Major change (or restructuring and reorganising) can be one of the most uncomfortable HR processes, but it’s also one of the most straightforward, if you do it well.

Restructuring to get rid of an employee

An employee who’s continually underperforming, disruptive, or doesn’t fit into the team or the company environment can be a major drag on a business.

Effectively managing and resolving employee conflict

Conflict is all too common in Australian businesses. According to the 2016 Snapshot of the Australian Workplace, half of all workers surveyed had experienced one or more serious incidences of

Managing employee issues before you need disciplinary

From the regular news reports of businesses having employee issues that need to be resolved by the Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Australian

Tips for dealing with problem employees

Bad eggs. Tough cookies. Just about every Australian business-owner or manager has to deal with them at some point.

Running an effective disciplinary process meeting

Meeting with the employee is an essential step in the disciplinary process. It gives the person a fair opportunity to respond to any concerns about their behaviour or allegations of misconduct made

Disciplinary process: Everything Australian businesses need to know

The disciplinary process is a formal tool for managing and correcting unsatisfactory work performance, behaviour, or conduct. It helps employers work through issues with employees and to deal with

Tips for building and maintaining good employee relationships

Humans are social animals (to quote Aristotle). We rely on each other and naturally look to develop close social relationships with other people.

Why employee onboarding is so important

Nothing says “Welcome to the company, we're stoked you're joining us” like a good onboarding process.

10 common employment contract mistakes

Most businesses recognise the importance of the employment contract. While they aren't required under Australian employment law, we recommend that every employee has a signed, written employment