Category: How to’s

It’s an unfortunate reality that workplace investigations often need to occur following an end-of-year party. Here are some workplace investigation tips to keep in mind.
It’s the prerogative of every employer to set high standards for their workforce. However, a recent case demonstrated that employers must be able to justify their performance targets. How can you ensure KPIs stand up to scrutiny?
The year is almost drawing to a close, but before employers shut up shop for the year, there are a few things to consider ticking off your to-do list.
Done well, networking can be more than just an opportunity to meet new people – it can open you and your organisation to a world of opportunity.
Executed appropriately, an office Christmas party is an excellent chance to foster connections and mark the year’s accomplishments. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to be mindful of certain legal liabilities associated with these events.
Who is an appropriate support person? And when can you veto an employee’s choice?
With the goal of retaining talent, this HR professional saw an opportunity to rejuvenate her organisation’s rewards strategy.
New research shows that seven in 10 Australians wouldn’t tell their employer about a mental health condition. Why do employees feel so unsafe to speak up in the workplace and how can employers empower them?
Mathew Paine FCPHR says one of his greatest challenges as an HR executive is selling the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion to the C-suite. Here’s how he’s had success in the past.
Practising trauma-informed HR can go a long way towards fostering a mentally and psychologically safe work environment. 
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HOW TO

A HR practitioner offers a range of thought-provoking questions to help you plan your next career move.
Keep these tips in mind to ensure your organisation’s probation periods go beyond being a tick-box exercise and become a driver of strong culture and high performance.
From building your case in advance to avoiding the trap of false politeness, use these strategies to help you engage in constructive dissent at the executive level.

LEGAL

As the financial year draws to a close, use these prompts to ensure both you and your organisation are prepared for EOFY requirements across tax, payroll and reporting.
The definition of a lawful and reasonable direction is at the heart of many employment disputes. From return-to-office mandates to drug and alcohol testing, here are four areas where workplace directions can come under scrutiny, and how to ensure your approach holds up.
An employee was recently awarded over $36,000 by the Fair Work Commission due to flaws in her employer’s workplace investigation process. What can HR learn from this decision?
Several recent cases heard by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) suggest verbal agreements in the workplace can carry more legal weight than some employers realise.