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Updated as of 18 September 2020 and supplements previous Q&A Please note: According to this factsheet, “the ATO must be informed of the fortnight from which the JobKeeper payment no longer applies.” The ATO’s key dates identifies this as FN14. Updated as of 8 September 2020 and supersedes previous Q&A On the 7th August 2020 the ATO has announced a proposed further extension on JobKeeper payments until march 2021. Here is what was announced: What’s changed? For businesses: To …

Employment Law

In today’s digital world, having a professional social media presence is now an expectation and a part of the evolving face of human resources. Whether you hold an executive position or are just starting your career journey, it’s a great way to grow your network and establish your …

A man is sitting at a desk writing a formal written warning into a notepad

What is a formal warning letter? A written formal warning is basically a letter which will sit on an employee’s file for future reference that outlines performance concerns and an action plan of what the employee needs to do. There’s no legal requirement to provide an official warning …

Two people have a chat to eliminate staff turnover

Staff turnover affects even the most successful of businesses. It can be for a wide range of reasons; employees follow their partners across the country, they want to spend more time at home with children, they are looking into a major change in career, following a career promotion, or workers …

Leadership & Management

At some point in our lives, we all have most likely experienced having or needing an ally. When you were at school, did a teacher ever get you in trouble for something you didn’t do? Were your siblings ever guilty of picking on you? Or were you ever targeted …

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Updated on the 17th of September 2020 Misconduct at work Dealing with employee misconduct at work can be tricky even for the most seasoned business owner. If you have an employee who’s not meeting expectations, or is not behaving in an appropriate way, you must deal with the issue head-on …

Three guys working in an office during their probation periods

Updated on the 17th of September 2020 What is a Probationary Period When you’re hiring new employees, it makes sense to start them off with an initial probation period which you outline in your letter of offer or employment contract. This period is important for employers to assess employee suitability …

17 essential questions for employee happiness survey blog

Updated on the 17th of September 2020 Conventional wisdom holds that happy employees are engaged employees. And engaged employees play a significant role in any company’s financial performance. So keeping employees happy is key to business success. That’s why it’s so important to keep a pulse on employee …

Blog - Can Company Culture Survive Working From Home

Although many of us are physically apart right now as a result of COVID-19, it’s no excuse for remote company culture to take a dip. When you think about it, keeping culture and spirits high right now in your team has never been more important during these trying times. …

Illustration of a woman at a standing desk working remotely

COVID-19 changed the way we work forever — and when we’re forced to adapt to a completely new working environment, it’s understandable that some areas get pushed to the wayside. While many of us are now equipped with our remote working set-up, it’s time we shine a spotlight …

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JobKeeper Payment Q&A Guide [UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2020]

How to Create a Standout LinkedIn Profile for HR Professionals

How to Write a Formal Warning Letter: 10 Simple Steps

How to Conquer Staff Turnover

How to be an Authentic Ally for Minority Groups

Employee Misconduct: Handling It Like an HR Pro [UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2020]

Probation Period: 5 Things to Do When New Employees Start [UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2020]

Employee Happiness Survey: 20 Essential Questions You Need to Ask [Updated September 2020]

Can Remote Company Culture Survive From Home?

7 Ways to Manage Remote Employee Wellbeing