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Posted: 23rd June 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Sooner or later every business owner is bound to experience a complaint around workplace bullying. Here's what you need to know to manage it well. Read More
Posted: 11th June 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
Hi Bare Bones Consulting, I’m writing a Social Media policy for our business. I’m struggling with ideas around what to include…any tips? Read More
Posted: 4th June 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, News
Heads up! The Fair Work Commission's announcement of a 3.5% increase to minimum wages means it's likely your business needs to do something now. Here's what you need to know. Read More
Posted: 29th May 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
In today’s employment environment of fixed-term contacts, the gig economy and job hopping, Long Service Leave is something many of us have little real understanding of. But it’s an employer obligation under the National Employment Standards (NES) so let’s check it out. Read More
Posted: 21st May 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Hi Bare Bones. I have an employee who is not performing and I’m considering my options on the best way to deal with this. I’ve heard the term “general protections” and I'm seeking some information on what this actually means. Can you help? Read More
Posted: 14th May 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
Employers recognise casual employment offers the flexibility to increase staffing levels to cover peak periods whilst affording options when things aren’t so busy. But what exactly defines “casual”? And are there any risks to your business in having a long term casual employee? Read More
Posted: 7th May 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, News
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a tool offering members of the community the opportunity to provide anonymous information on unlawful practices in workplaces across Australia. Read More
Posted: 2nd May 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR, News
Measuring employee turnover is one of the most valuable tools available to any business. So why don’t SME’s use it more often? Read More
Posted: 26th April 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, News
On 11 April, The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) announced an audit of 1000 businesses across Australia as part of a new campaign to ensure employers are complying with workplace obligations. Read More
Posted: 20th April 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
Sales down? Gen X's and Millennial employees not seeing eye to eye? Customer complaints? DiSC might be the answer for you! Read More
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