By Renae Withoos CASE DETAILS: In a recent case, a mechanic who suffered an injury outside of work was awarded damages because his employer mishandled his return to work. This legal case, heard by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), highlights the importance of carefully considering the recommendations from medical professionals and […]
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By Rachel Murphy Workforce planning is an essential process that can help businesses achieve their goals and objectives. Workforce planning involves identifying the current and future workforce needs of a business and developing strategies to meet them. Why is this so Important for Your Business? Workforce planning is important for businesses because it helps to
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By Renae Withoos Is mid-year fatigue a thing? As we approach the middle of the year and the colder months here in Australia, it\’s common for employees to experience a dip in motivation and energy levels (especially for those who aren’t jet-setting to Europe!). You may start to see an increase in sick days and
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By Renae Withoos As an employer it is important to be aware of the new workplace shutdown rules in Australia, affecting 78 modern awards from 1 May 2023. These changes relate to an employer\’s ability to direct employees to take a period of annual leave during a shutdown. Here\’s what you need to know and
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By Victoria Li The Work Health and Safety Act defines “health” to include both physical and psychological health. However, while employers take their responsibilities and proactive actions to prevent physical injury at the workplace, psychosocial risks and hazards are often forgotten in the corner, which may result in employees’ mental health issues or psychological injury.
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By Victoria Li Sexual harassment has been a pervasive issue in Australian workplaces, affecting people from all aspects of work and life. According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, one in three women and one in five men have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace at some point in their lives. Effective from 6 March
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By Sarah Childs Just as we’re all getting into the rhythm of work for the year – BAM! – Easter comes right out of nowhere to throw a spanner in our works. While Easter is a lovely, relaxing 4-day long weekend for some, to others, it’s one of the busiest and biggest trading periods of
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By Renae Withoos How can this new technology help businesses remain compliant with Modern Award Changes? The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is responsible for creating and maintaining Modern awards, which set out the minimum terms and conditions of employment for employees in particular industries or occupations. To make it easier for businesses and workers to
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After what seems like hyper-speed, 2023 is coming to a close. Did you know there\’s only 8.5 weeks until Christmas?! At this time of the year, employers should be thinking about how to effectively balance employee well-being with maximum productivity during the festive season. Here are 12 things that you can do to end the
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By Smita Menon You think you’ve found a great candidate and have scheduled them for their next interview, but they’re a no-show. You try to get in touch with them via follow up emails and texts. There’s nothing but crickets…..you’ve officially been ghosted! I am sure every employer these days is familiar with the term
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By Smita Menon The cost of hiring quality talent and ensuring lower employee turnover rates has skyrocketed in recent times. HR spends several hours drafting the ad, then more time contacting candidates, conducting interviews, reference checks, and so on, to find the ideal candidate. It\’s critical to have some cost effective recruitment strategies in place
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By Nina Pampel At Integrated HR, we are fortunate to work with business of all sizes and across all industries. Some of our clients use spreadsheets to record the employee lifecycle and general movement, and some have implemented sophisticated HR Information Management Systems (HRMIS). We recommend that any business with over 15 employees, or who
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