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Ho Ho….Huh? It’s not called the silly season for nothing..

November 23, 2017
in Employee Relations
By Olivia Bates
alcohol,annual leave,Christmas,drugs,employees,party,policies

With the Silly Season fast approaching, many businesses are now readying themselves for the end of year festivities and a well-earned break. Work pressures can decrease and people tend to be more relaxed as we head to the end of the year. But, with the jingle of bells there can be staff problems relating to a multitude of things, such as inappropriate behaviour at the Christmas party, a careless Social Post, and a big one - too many employees taking holidays at the same time, leaving your business unde

Annual Leave FAQs

November 15, 2017
in Leave
By HR Central
annual leave,Christmas,employees,National Employment Standards

HR Central is often asked questions about annual leave so here here are a few of the top Annual Leave - FAQs asked of us:

Q1. Who is entitled to annual leave?

All employees (except for casuals). This is an entitlement which comes from the National Employment Standards (NES) which applies to all Australians.

Q2. How much annual leave is an employee entitled to?

Full-time and Part-time employees are entitled to 4 weeks, calculated on a pro rata basis. However, this may vary if your employees are s

The importance of having a Mentor (and how to find one)

October 27, 2017
in Uncategorized
By Olivia Bates
business,communication,employees,Mentor

Oprah Winfrey says, “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the light inside yourself.” A mentor is someone who has experience and wisdom in bucket loads and can help you in navigating the corporate jungle without getting downtrodden or disheartened. Whether you are a new employee or a CEO, having a good mentor will help you not only advance and excel in your career, but also achieve more positivity in

Take the pressure down – how to manage stress in your Employees

October 24, 2017
in Employee Relations
By Olivia Bates
employees,OHS,stress,team

We are all vulnerable to stress, and it is paramount importance that a good Employer can help an Employee manage stress. Stress in the workplace has become a major issue over the last decade, with over 80% of businesses surveyed identifying stress in

How do you deal with Mental Illness in the workplace?

October 13, 2017
in Employee Relations
By HR Central
EAP,employees,health,illness,mental

The 8^th to the 14^th of October in 2017 is Mental Health Week. This in combination with World Mental Health day on the 10^th of October, may have you wondering how do you deal with Mental Illness in the workplace? As a manager, employer, or business owner it is likely that over the course of your career you will have to supervise an employee that has mental illness. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, one in five Australians are affected by mentaContinue Reading

Public Holidays – your quick reference

October 2, 2017
in Leave
By HR Central
annual leave,employees,employer,pay rates,Public Holidays,rosrter,staff

Public Holidays can be a nightmare for some employers! What do you pay your staff? How do you roster your staff? HR Central often gets questions around public holidays and here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions.

1. What do I have to pay employees who work on public holidays?

Employees get paid at least their base rate for all hours worked on a public holiday and an extra public-holiday rate. The exact rate that you must pay to your employees varies depending on the agreement or awar

The increasing responsibility of Franchisors

September 25, 2017
in Franchise
By HR Central
business,employees,Fair Work Act,franchise,Franchise Council of Australia,Franchisors,Modern Award,National Employment Standards,Vulnerable Workers Bill 2017

It is fair to say that the Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill has been the elephant in the room in the franchising space. While its introduction is positive to help regulate the industry, it has also introduced confusion around how this will change the franchisor and franchisee relationship, and what steps will need to be taken to comply and reduce risk. The Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill seeks to amend the Fair Work Act and tighten the levels of responsibility between a franchisor and franchisee. The Act will be intr

Team Building: Friend or Foe?

September 19, 2017
in Employee Relations
By Olivia Bates
communication,employee relationships,employees,Motivation,team,team building,workshops

Team Building, is it? Picture this: You are up in the trees, clinging for dear life. “Jump!” your teammates on the ground are screaming. “You can do it!” You close your eyes and let go, swinging through the high ropes course that your Employer has thought to be a wonderful team building exercise. Heights are your biggest fear. You feel no love for your team at this point, and far less for your Employer! It may be funny to read, but many companies really do put their employees through programs such as th

The importance of Training (and it doesn’t have to cost the earth)

August 31, 2017
in Training
By Olivia Bates
business,cost effective,employees,performance,productivity,team,training

Too often when things get financially tight in business, the importance of training tends to slip down the rungs...However, this is not necessarily a sound strategic move for businesses trying to succeed in a competitive industry. Why invest in employee training during economically challenging times? The short answer is because training and developing your employees could be critical to the future success of your organisation. Training has come a long way. It’s not just about obtaining a University degree or Tafe dip

Be patient with your recruitment!

August 29, 2017
in Recruitment
By HR Central
business,candidate,employee,employees,interview,recruitment,team

Being patient with your recruitment is key. You will regret it if you rush through this process in order to get a bum in a seat!

Sometimes timing is in your favour and you have a candidate ready to jump in. You’re one of the lucky ones. Most recruitment is time consuming and often is difficult to get that perfect person. It is however my advice that patience is key as well as being prepared.

When I get ready for an int

Ho Ho….Huh? It’s not called the silly season for nothing..

Q1. Who is entitled to annual leave?

Q2. How much annual leave is an employee entitled to?

1. What do I have to pay employees who work on public holidays?

Being patient with your recruitment is key. You will regret it if you rush through this process in order to get a bum in a seat!

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