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Landmark ruling to personal/carer’s leave overturned by High Court

August 17, 2020

A majority High Court has upheld the appeal and overturned the ruling handed down by the Full Federal Court in August 2019. This now means that employers can revert to the historic way of calculating personal/carer’s leave: full-time employees are entitled to 10 days per annum and part-time employees receive a pro-rated amount based on their ordinary hours of work.

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month here in A October is Mental Health Awareness Month here in Australia 🌱

We continue to see an increased focus on mental health so this Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s focus on creating a supportive and open environment at work where everyone feels safe to discuss mental health. 

Creating a mentally healthy workplace is crucial for building a supportive and high-performing environment.

How can you focus on a mentally healthy workplace? 

💬 Promote open communication by regularly checking in with your team to create a sense of trust and safety.

💬 Provide access to mental health resources such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), or wellness programs.

💬 Train managers to help them identify signs of mental health distress and offer support.

💬 Implement mental health initiatives regularly, rather than just in response to issues.

Proactively fostering a mentally healthy workplace not only enhances individual health but also has a significant impact on overall business success. By prioritising mental and physical well-being, companies can attract top talent, boost productivity, reduces absenteeism, and improve long term retention. Ultimately, focusing on employee well-being leads to a thriving workforce and a stronger business. 🌱

#MentallyHealthyWorkplace #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellness
⚠️ October is Safe Work Month! ⚠️ This October le ⚠️ October is Safe Work Month! ⚠️

This October let’s focus on creating safe and healthy workplaces for everyone. Safe Work Month is an ideal opportunity to promote awareness of safety practices, foster open discussions about workplace health, and ensure everyone has the resources and knowledge to stay protected.

What can you do in your businesses to promote safety this month? 

⚠️ Refresher Sessions: Organise sessions to refresh employees on existing safety protocols and emergency procedures and consider running a drill or two. These would be a great addition to a regular toolbox meeting. 

⚠️ Invite Safety Experts: Bring in industry experts to lead workshops on specific safety protocols and best practices. 

⚠️ Post Safety Tips: Share simple, actionable safety tips on notice boards and by emails. Make sure these tips are visible to everyone, including those working remotely. 

Because when we work safely, we all thrive.

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Do you place value on Learning and Development in Do you place value on Learning and Development in the Workplace? 

At the core of every successful organisation is a dedication to ongoing growth and learning. Offering opportunities for learning and development not only enhances employee skills but also nurtures innovation, engagement, and overall satisfaction. As our employees grow, so does the business! 🌱

Our HR Team provides tailored training programs designed to enhance skills, boost productivity, and foster growth, whether it's leadership development, technical skills, or team building. 

There is no cookie cutter design here, we tailor our training programmes specific to the needs of your business, and your people. 

Some great training topics we have provided to businesses in the last year include: 
🌟 Appropriate Workplace Behaviours 
🌟 Difficult Conversations
🌟 Promoting positive Workplace Culture
🌟 Time Management and Productivity
🌟 Giving and Receiving Feedback
🌟 Managing Performance and Conduct

Wanting to understand more about what training may benefit your business, please contact our team on 1300 1 OUR HR.

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❤️Red Nose Day – 27 August ❤️ Tomorrow is Red Nos ❤️Red Nose Day – 27 August ❤️

Tomorrow is Red Nose Day — a day to come together as a community to raise awareness, support families and help save little lives.

Whether you're an individual, or a business, there are lots of simple ways you can get involved:

🔴 Wear red and show your support
❤️ Host a Red Nose morning tea at work to raise funds
🔴 Make a donation to Red Nose Australia
❤️ Get your business involved by turning the day into a workplace or community fundraising event
🔴 Encourage your team, customers and community to participate
❤️ Share Red Nose Day on social media to help spread awareness

As businesses and community members, we can all play a small part in making a big difference.

Let's come together, turn our community red and support Red Nose Australia this 27 August. ❤️

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