Redundancy rates unpacked
At times, for a variety of reasons, from downturn or closure, restructuring, or changing technology, certain jobs are no longer necessary in a business, leaving the employee without a valid role. When a worker is let go under these circumstances it’s not a dismissal,...
Dismissal, and keeping it fair
As Australians we pride ourselves on our culture of “a fair go”, and that extends to the legal structure around businesses as well, with legislation in effect to protect both employers and employee’s rights. In the case of a dismissal or termination of employment,...
Misconduct and serious misconduct
Need assistance in dealing with misconduct? Find out how Assurance HR can help. Call 1800 577 515 Misconduct is behaviour that is not acceptable at work. Unlike performance, it’s usually something well inside the employee’s control, and that they are aware of—even if...
Addressing performance
You want to be the best in your industry and stay competitive. The best way to do this is making sure all your employees are performing at their best, and being quick to address times or situations where people aren’t doing well. By staying on top of how well your...
Probationary periods: why they’re useful
Mistakes happen sometimes. The person we thought was by far the best candidate for the role can sometimes not be ideal employee we’d hoped for. Probationary periods are a great way to see how things go with a new person, and ascertain whether they’re a good fit for...
Performance Management: Best practice from start to finish
Aside from the actual work you do, people will always be the backbone of any business. Managing people and getting the best out of them for your business is a skill in itself, and ensuring you’re complying with all the latest Fair Work legislation can sometimes feel...
Grow your best asset: people
It’s easy to get so focused on what your business does that you forget about one of the biggest and best assets you have, your employees! Often business owners find that the people they work with every day have so much more to offer than they produce regularly, and...
Focus on what you do best (outsource the rest)
Bookkeeper. HR specialist. Graphic designer. Copywriter. Marketing guru. Manager. Often as a small business owner you’re expected to be all of these things, and more, as well as doing the thing you wanted to do when you went into business! Sometimes you can handle it...
Policies and procedures: why they matter
Spending some time creating written workplace policies and procedures is another crucial underpinning for success in any small business. At their most basic, having written policies and procedures provide workers across your business clear guidelines as to what’s...
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