Business Restructuring

Strategic workforce planning, guidance, and execution for smooth organisational change.

If your organisation is undergoing transformation or workforce change, the process can be challenging to manage internally. At ER Focus, we specialise in business and corporate restructuring, providing the strategy, structure, and hands-on support needed to ensure transitions are well-planned, compliant, and people-focused.

We understand the complexities of Australia’s industrial relations system and help you navigate every step of the process, from planning and consultation to implementation and communication, while maintaining fairness, consistency, and employee engagement.

Our expertise

• We offer independent workplace investigation services, led by experienced professionals and tailored to your organisation’s unique needs.
• We can provide a senior female investigator for complex or sensitive matters that require additional care and discretion.
• Our investigations follow proven protocols, guided by legal insight and a commitment to fair, reliable outcomes.
• Don’t have internal processes in place? We can apply our own trusted frameworks or help you develop robust, defensible policies.

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Workplace Investigations

Independent workplace investigators and advisory services.

A well-conducted workplace investigation protects both your people and your business. Our Melbourne-based consultants handle matters involving misconduct, bullying, harassment, discrimination, and whistleblower complaints with professionalism and objectivity. We ensure every investigation is thorough, procedurally fair, and defensible under Australian workplace laws.

If you’re managing a sensitive workplace issue or need to establish internal investigation procedures, our team provides expert guidance every step of the way. We approach each case with discretion and respect, delivering findings and recommendations that help you resolve issues confidently while maintaining trust across your organisation.

Our expertise

• We conduct impartial, fact-based investigations that meet Fair Work and legal standards while supporting a safe and compliant workplace.
• Our senior consultants, including experienced female investigators, manage complex or sensitive matters with professionalism, care, and discretion.
• Each investigation follows proven protocols and upholds procedural fairness, ensuring outcomes are both reliable and defensible.
• We can apply our trusted investigation frameworks or help your organisation develop robust internal policies and procedures tailored to your needs.
• Our reports are detailed, objective, and confidential, providing clear recommendations that support fair, lawful, and practical outcomes.

EBA Negotiations

Independent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement negotiations consultant.

We assist businesses of all sizes to manage enterprise bargaining processes effectively, whether negotiating new agreements, renewing existing ones, or managing union and employee relations. Our consultants help transform EBA negotiations from a potential risk into a strategic advantage, ensuring outcomes that support both business sustainability and workforce engagement.

By starting early and taking a proactive, evidence-based approach, we help organisations reduce disruption, prevent industrial action, and build constructive relationships with employees and unions.

Our expertise

• We guide businesses in establishing compliant Greenfields Agreements that support positive labour relations for new projects.
• We assist with Union Agreement Planning, ensuring negotiations are fair, compliant, and aligned with long-term business goals.
• We provide Non-Union Agreement Support for flexible, legally compliant agreements tailored to your operational needs.
• We offer Singular Agreement Expertise, helping employers create bespoke agreements for specific roles or situations.
• We manage Multiple Agreement Structures to maintain consistency and compliance across teams and locations.
• We advise on the Impacts of New Fair Work Laws, including “Closing Loopholes” reforms, and their effect on bargaining strategy.
• We provide Guidance on Fair Work Commission (FWC) Requirements, helping you meet approval standards with confidence.
• We deliver EBA Negotiation Training for leaders and managers to strengthen planning, communication, and risk management skills.

Continue reading: EBA negotation advice »