Cashing out annual leave
Posted: 9th November 2017
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, News
One of my employees has approached me about cashing out annual leave. Can I do this? Read More
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Fair Work Commission Annual Report 2016-2017
Posted: 6th November 2017
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
The Fair Work Commission has recently released its Annual Report for 2016-2017. The report contains some interesting statistics for employers, including details of monetary amounts agreed during settlement of unfair dismissal cases. Read More
Positive psychology at work
Posted: 4th November 2017
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
Not comfortable holding disciplinary discussions with your employees? Time to consider something a little outside the square. Read More
Underperformance or serious misconduct?
Posted: 30th October 2017
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
So…you’re concerned about declining performance from one of your employees and wish to act. Is it simple underperformance…or serious misconduct? Read More
Personal Leave-what is it?
Posted: 17th October 2017
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
One of my fulltime employees informs me he’s eligible for 10 days' sick leave as well as the same amount of days as a personal leave entitlement. Is he correct or am I being scammed? Read More
Skills for success in 2020
Posted: 9th October 2017
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
“2020”. Has an element of Star Trek when said out loud but it’s only a couple of years away. Here’s a list of the skills for success in 2020, according to the World Economic Forum. Read More
HR, ER or IR? I have no idea what I need!
Posted: 2nd October 2017
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
So you need some help to get the best from your people. But who should you hire? A HR Consultant, an Employee Relations specialist or an Industrial Relations expert? Read More
Saving money on recruitment-do it yourself!
Posted: 10th September 2017
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
Saving money on recruitment by learning how to do it yourself makes good sense…once you know the basics. Read More
Annualised salaries-getting it right
Posted: 3rd September 2017
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
Employers often utilise an annualised salary arrangement instead of the wages and allowances stipulated under a Modern Award. Before you take the annualised salary option, make sure you've considered all the key factors. Read More
Contract of Employment, Letter of Offer or Letter of Engagement?
Posted: 21st August 2017
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
A number of clients I’ve visited recently have either no formal Contract of Employment for their employees or provide a simple Letter of Offer when a new person commences. Genius or lunacy? Read More
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