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Small business fair dismissal code

What is the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code?

July 26, 2021

The Small Business Fair Dismissal Code (the ‘Code’) only applies to small businesses as defined under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), which are those with fewer than 15 employees. In addition, for small businesses, employees are not entitled to claim Unfair Dismissal in the first 12 months of their employment. It is therefore important that small businesses ensure employee dismissals are consistent with the Code to avoid getting involved in an unfair dismissal case which may go against them.

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performance reviews

Performance reviews

May 17, 2021

Businesses use a number of different strategies to ensure they meet targets and stick to deadlines, including the use of KPIs – Key Performance Indicators.

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recruiting the right people

Recruiting the Right People

May 10, 2021

Long term labour plans make way for current and immediate needs, and convenient rather than strategic decisions. Here are some tips to recruiting the Right people.

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presenteeism

Five Steps to Addressing the Scourge of Presenteeism

April 30, 2021

Coined in the mid-‘90s by psychologist, Cary Cooper (Paul D. Hooper, Presenteeism, white paper CIDM Corp, 2012), presenteeism is not only more difficult to identify and manage than absenteeism, there is some suggestion that its cost to the economy is far more significant.

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difficult conversatons

Your Guide to Handling Difficult Employee Conversations

April 30, 2021

Problem employees can arise in your workplace. Whether they are taking long repeated lunches, treating colleagues poorly, or just acting in an unprofessional way, their actions can impact on the overall workplace so it is important to curb that behaviour. Whatever your situation, the following formula works to address all those sticky issues where you expect resistance, in the most professional and constructive way possible.

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staff induction

Reasons for carrying out a staff induction

April 25, 2021

Carrying out staff inductions is a crucial step in onboarding new employees and integrating them into the workplace. Not only do they provide training and give the employee an understanding of their role and duties, but is also a good opportunity for employees to familiarise themselves with company culture, policies, and procedures. The induction process should ideally start as soon as a recruit accepts a job offer. So why else should you use an onboarding procedure for your new employees?

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investigations

Carrying out workplace investigations – what employers need to consider

March 10, 2021

At some stage, almost all businesses will be faced with a dispute or conflict between employees, or another situation that must be resolved. In some of these situations, employers must investigate in order to make a clear decision on how to resolve the issue. This is an important part of the employer’s role, however, it can also be an area where risk can arise. Here are some important considerations employers should be aware of when doing a workplace investigation. 

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