Mental Illness linked to $10bn in lost productivity HR4Business found the following article which was placed on HC Online both interesting and relevant given today’s pressures and economic climate: Anxiety and depression are the cause of six million lost working days each year in Australia, resulting in 12 million days worth of reduced productivity, according to...
Reassuring employees in uncertain times Employees are suffering greater job uncertainty and anxiety in an already difficult period due to lack of reassurance from employers, new research has shown. “Getting the balance right for your organisation’s future”, a summary of key findings from Leadership Management Australasia’s (LMA) Leadership, Employment and Direction (LEAD) Survey, found a...
Why you need a Transgender Policy Given that we at HR4Business are hosting a breakfast presentation tomorrow morning from a Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission Representative we thought that this article on HC Online by Human Capital is a useful starting point to consider and gain awareness of transgender issues and to incorporate suitable HR policies and procedures....
What do we mean by conflict in the workplace? Conflict happens when personalities clash, when team members perceive interference from one another, when employees feel unable to progress due to another’s actions. Conflict involves an ongoing situation, unlike a dispute, which is a one-off incident. If a dispute goes unresolved, it can cause a conflict...
HR4Business Services At HR4Business we specialise in the delivery of human resource management solutions and advice tailored to meet the unique requirements of our clients. Our service delivery model is flexible and includes ongoing outsourced Human Resource Management support to small and medium businesses and tailored services designed to compliment existing HR teams within larger...
Training and Development An organisation can have the best service or product, however if it doesn’t have productive and content employees and management, the organisation will never realise its full potential. An excellent leader inspires employees and develops relationships with their staff so that employees feel that they are working with and alongside management. Leadership development...
What is Bullying? Bullying is a pattern of aggressive or humiliating behaviour arising from deliberate attempts to cause physical or psychological distress to others. Recent studies suggest that it occurs in the workplace more than we have realised in the past. Forms of bullying The act of bullying can take many forms, such as: Reputation...
Avoiding Unfair Dismissal Claims HR4Business believes that if some basically simple steps are followed then unfair dismissal claims can possibly be minimised. These steps as highlighted by WorkplaceInfo are: Stipulate (preferably in writing) what you expect of new employees — be clear and succinct; Ensure your policies and procedures manual is up to date; Keep records of...
Payroll Budget 2014-2015 Financial Year Be sure to consider the upcoming Annual Wage Review effective 1st July, 2014 when setting payroll budgets for the next financial year. Each year the Fair Work Commission announces the outcome of the Annual Wage Review which subsequently increases minimum wages specified in Modern Awards. In addition, the review increases the National Minimum...
Do I have to give my employee a warning? The Fair Work Ombudsman indicates that employers should give employees warnings in writing before ending their employment. The Ombudsman highlights that while you don’t have to give warnings, if an employee makes an unfair dismissal claim, the Fair Work Commission may consider whether you gave the...
