Impact HR offers an As Needed HR model, so we often support SME owners and managers who are confused by why they have received an email to defend their decisions before Fair Work. This is another area of the Australian Employment Law that seems biased against SMEs, without the budgets to engage lawyers. The businesses have very strong reasons for terminating an employee’s employment. So why are they in…
Did you know that effective September 2024, significant changes to Australia’s workplace sexual harassment laws have come into effect? These changes are part of broader reforms under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment and incorporate the Respect@Work recommendations aimed at…
In October 2023, Nikki, one of our Senior HR Consultants and I, started talking about her potential relocation to Queensland. In January it became a reality. Nikki is, bravely and kindly, sharing her journey as we know how important this can be. It is OK to Not be OK, but please reach out for the help you need. Over the last 9 months I feel that when I was asked the question “Are you ok?” I’ve avoided it or shouted next question please! It’s been a crazy…
In my experience, very few people wake up in the morning with the intention of performing poorly. A number of factors create poor performance, and when we start to set expectations and hold people accountable, it can be difficult for everyone. As a result, we often see a link between poor performance and absenteeism. The employee’s absence creates more work for…
Staying sane while running your business can feel like a challenge at times. Regardless of the size of your business, identifying the signs that the current way of working isn’t working for you, is essential to mental health. Yours and others in the team! Our top 3 signs for when we need to do different things to get…
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