Employment Relations and Human Resources Information

Below you'll find helpful articles about addressing problematic and disruptive employees, handling terminations, managing complaints, navigating Fair Work Commission (FWC) hearings, interpreting awards, preventing pay theft, and tips for dealing with the EBA negotiation process.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us directly. 

How a human resources consultant helps with business optics

Human Resources must be independent – and be seen that way In the wake of [...]

Harassment in the workplace : Sexual harassment risks for SMEs

Sexual harassment complaints pose serious legal and cultural risks for small and medium businesses in [...]

Outsource HR Services : 6 HR policies for small businesses

Every small business in Australia needs these 6 essential HR policies to avoid costly disputes [...]

Why outsourced Human Resources services are a smart move for businesses

For growing Australian small and medium businesses, retained HR support offers expert guidance on compliance, [...]

The AHRC Standards: What Every Australian SME Needs to Know About Respect@Work

The AHRC Standards under the Respect@Work reforms require all Australian employers to prevent sexual harassment. [...]

How Employers Can Protect Their Business When Facing Workplace Misconduct Allegations

Workplace misconduct, bullying, and harassment allegations are high-stakes for any employer. Mishandling them risks unfair [...]

Case Study: How a Medium-Sized Business Fixed Performance Management Issues with HR Consultant Support

When a medium-sized business with no HR manager faced slipping standards, misconduct, and a sexual [...]

What Happens If You Ignore a Sexual Harassment Complaint in Your Business?

You’re running a small business. You wear many hats — managing staff, customers, cash flow, [...]

No One Tells You This About Leadership: Being the Subject of a Workplace Complaint

The Longer Your Career, The More Likely It Is To Happen As a manager or [...]

Workplace Investigations Procedural Fairness

Conducting a workplace investigation is essential to supporting a respectful, lawful, and well-functioning work environment.