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Earlier this month we wrote an article on Grey Advice, navigating the grey areas of Employment Law. Usually the Law is black and white, but the test of reasonableness and the requirement to act in good faith are two key examples of how important it is to have expert advice.
As a business owner you will understand the importance of clear goals, but will have also learnt that you need the help of your team to be successful. Staff are an essential resource in helping you achieve business success and there are a few golden rules to ensuring they buy
Human resources is all about those grey areas; assessing risk and giving advice on navigating between the black and white of employment law. The test of reasonableness and the requirement to act in good faith are two key examples of how important it is to have expert advice. CASE STUDY
At work we all rely on the skills and experience of our staff and colleagues, but outside of work we also have family responsibilities. Our business and employment environments rely on the skills and experience of our team, but outside of work we also have family responsibilities. Whether we have
Engaged employees drive competitive advantage. If 10 minutes of wasted-time a day equals over 40 hours a year, imagine how valuable a committed employee can be. Many people gain such satisfaction from doing a great job, that they will think nothing of working an extra 30 minutes a day. That’s
With Halloween and the Christmas party season fast upon us, we thought a review of sick leave policy might be in order. Unfortunately there are a few people who abuse sick leave. From the classic Monday-morning-sickie (which has more to do with partying than illness) to just not being bothered
At HRtoolkit we work with a wide variety of clients, including several age care institutions. One of these clients identified that the legislative environment in which they were working was altering rapidly, and decided to employ a new CEO to affect change. The new CEO was a seriously high end
There are many great reasons for employing contractors in small businesses. As an employer however, you need to be aware that independent contractors may be considered employees in the eyes of the law. If one of your team-members is employed as an independent contractor, but fits the description of a
It is a legal requirement for all employees to have a written employment agreement that clearly outlines the terms and conditions that will govern an employment relationship. An employment agreement must be signed before your employees commencement date. Types of employment agreements Employment relationships vary widely from one to another,
The evidence is overwhelming that engaged employees drive competitive advantage. And that the establishment and continuous improvement of a health and wellness policy is integral to business success. A healthy work environment Promoting a healthy work environment means all employees are responsible and accountable for their own health, safety and
