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Selecting an Ideal Candidate when Recruiting
We at AHR take recruitment seriously. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing different aspects of recruiting through a series of posts. We continue this week with a discussion about why using best practice during the selection process is so important.
Navigating Change Management for Business Success
Implementing change within a company can be daunting, with many business leaders uncertain about where to begin. Whether it’s downsizing, expanding, introducing new products or services, or altering operational methods to create new revenue streams, change is inevitable. However, the challenge lies in securing the commitment and support of everyone in the organisation.
Misconduct Discovered Post-Dismissal: Can It Affect Redeployment Decisions?
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently adjudicated an unfair dismissal case involving a worker in the addiction treatment sector. This worker, who was made redundant, argued that her dismissal was unjust. The case brought to light several critical issues, including redundancy processes, redeployment obligations, and employee misconduct discovered during the redundancy period. It underscores the importance for employers to adhere to proper procedures during restructuring and for employees to maintain their obligations until their final day of work.
Best Practice during the Interview Process
We at AHR take recruitment seriously. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing different aspects of recruiting through a series of posts. We continue this week with a few points about why using best practice during the interview process is so important.
“Same Job, Same Pay” Ruling: Implications for Employers
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently made a significant ruling under the new “Same Job, Same Pay” legislation, marking a pivotal moment for employers utilising labour hire workers. This landmark decision arose from a case involving a Queensland coal mine, setting a precedent that could have wide-ranging effects on employment practices across various industries.
Personal Transactions at Work: Navigating Employer-Employee Boundaries
Navigating Employer-Employee Boundaries In a recent ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), a small business employer faced a contentious case involving the dismissal of an employee for engaging in personal transactions during business hours. The incident, which unfolded at a car dealership, underscored critical issues of employee conduct and employer rights under the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code.
Benefits of a Job Analysis
We at AHR take recruitment very seriously. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to discuss different aspects of the steps involved in recruiting through a series of helpful posts. We continue the discussion this week with some points about why conducting a job analysis is so important when recruiting.
Navigating Workplace Relationships
Workplace relationships can be complex and challenging, often affecting our overall job satisfaction and mental well-being. Unlike personal friendships, we don’t have the luxury of picking and choosing our colleagues.
Benefits of Best Hiring Practice
The Recruitment Series - Week 1 We at AHR take recruitment very seriously. Over the next few weeks, we're going to discuss different aspects of the steps involved in recruiting through a short series of posts. We'll start this week with a few points about why using...
Ordinary hours vs. overtime hours: What’s the difference?
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently addressed a significant dispute between a worker and his employer, a security company, under s.739 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The case arose when the worker, frustrated with the employer’s failure to provide the minimum number of hours as per their contract, sought the Commission’s intervention after internal resolution attempts failed.
“Good Luck with Future Employment”: Employer’s Email Confuses Worker
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently tackled a dispute that underscores the complexities of casual employment relationships. The case involved a cook who had been employed casually at a café since July 2023. In February 2024, the worker informed her employer about a back injury that rendered her unfit for work. She provided medical certificates that covered her absence until April 16, 2024.
Hiring Processes are Evolving for the Modern Business
Recruitment can be an intimidating process at the best of times. In recent years, hiring managers everywhere have been forced to think outside the box to find their next perfect hire. Our work-from-home years and the modern expectations of workers have triggered many...