Fair Work Minimum Wage Increase 2021
Annual Wage Review decision by Fair Work Commission has resulted in a 2.5% wage increase effective 1 July 2021. The Annual Wage Review panel has handed down its decision to increase the national minimum wage and minimum rates under modern awards by 2.5%. This brings the national minimum wage to $772.64 per week ($20.33 per/hour) […]
The importance of having a Human Resources consultant that specialises in your industry
What is Human Resources and Industrial Relations? Human Resources (HR) is quite literally just a blanket term for your employees and the resources they provide to your business. Their skills, knowledge and work output are all resources your business needs and their emotional needs, future planning, training and company culture are all things a Human […]
How to manage underperforming employees
Managing people comes with the territory of running a business, and having to deal with an underperforming or uncooperative employee is something most business owners will encounter at one stage or another. Knowing how to deal with an underperforming employee can be challenging, but it’s important as an employer to ensure you are handling these […]
COVID-19: Preparing To Return To Work
After weeks of quarantining, self-isolation, and working from home, many Australian businesses are finally preparing to return to work. Although restrictions are being lifted and active cases are declining everyday it’s important to remember that we are not in the clear just yet. The National Cabinet has agreed to 10 new COVID-19 safe work principles […]
Why Every Business Needs a HR Professional
Why every business needs a HR professional – Part 1. No matter the size of your business, managing Human Resources (HR) and Industrial Relations (IR) are a vital element to success. Whether you look to employ internally to manage this process or engage with an external service provider, like Workplace Partners. People are central to […]