Stress Leave – More serious than you think
One of the most common workplace issue in Australia is work-related stress. As an employer, how should you be handling this?
Damien Gooden
Managing the Risk of Drugs and Alcohol
While employee drinking and drug use during work hours has obvious implications for workplace safety, productivity, and reputation – consideration also needs to be given to the effects of consumption that occurs away from the workplace and out of work hours.
Prevent employee issues before they happen
One of the smartest ways for small businesses to nip any employee issues in the bud is to ensure that they don’t crop up- and one of the best ways to accomplish this is to make sure that each new member of staff undergoes a thorough and comprehensive induction process.
Why Have an Enterprise Agreement in the Security Industry?
A number of security companies have recently contacted ER Strategies asking us to assist them in tailoring an enterprise agreement to meet the needs of their business.
‘Legal’ Termination Costing Employers Thousands
Imagine you have a problem employee (perhaps you don’t have to imagine, you might already have one!), who is not up to your performance standards, despite still being on probation. They often come in late, leave early, take sickies and can’t grasp the concept of deadlines. They are frustrating and de-motivating your other employees – and you too.
Stopping the Revenge Seekers
Over the years, we have assisted some clients who have had very difficult experiences with employees whom they have dismissed (generally before they spoke to us) or wanted to discipline for some reason.
Narcissism at Work – The Employee Who Gave Employer Hell
We provide an insight into an employee who gave their employer hell – how self-obsessed employees can cost employers huge time and money.
Have you reviewed your HR systems lately?
Organisations regularly conduct audits of their financial position. Similar reviews and analysis can be applied to the Human Resources Function, to compare your organisation against industry best practices, review compliance with relevant laws and regulations and to identify gaps.
When can an Employer make deductions from an employee’s wages?
Problems can arise when an employer deducts monies from an employee’s wages for reasons other than an employee’s benefit, such as meeting shortfalls in cash and stocks, deducting the costs of a uniform, the costs of a mobile phone, the costs resulting from of a car accident.
Must Know Facts About Unfair Dismissals – How to Protect Yourself
In this article we speak about our top 5 “must know facts” about avoiding unfair dismissal cases. Learn what constitutes a harsh, unjust and unreasonable termination and protect your business.