The Direction – April 2015

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Note from our Director

Hello and Welcome to another edition of The Direction.  I would also like to introduce you to Alistair, our newest team member, see more in the announcement section below.  Enjoy this month’s newsletter we hope you find it to be inspirational.

If you would like to discuss any of the issues covered in the newsletter or anything else please contact us on 07 3890 2066 or admin@hrbd.com.au.

 

Inspiring thoughts…..

Can you trust your WH&S advice? – Most Board Members, Directors, Business owners and Managers would agree that Workplace Safety in Australia is subject to a….. Read more

The forgotten part of the puzzle – Now I have to say before you start reading my blog, it is based on working female and male parents and I completely appreciate …. Read more

To find leadership look beyond labels – Leadership is perhaps the most written about topic in Business and Human Resources.  This is unsurprising given that all businesses….. Read more

Do you put the shoe on the other foot? – The relationship between an employer and employee is a contractual one.  It is often referred to as a contract of service.  However,… Read more

WH&S Due Diligence – Are your Officers doing enough? – A Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking has health and safety duties under the Work Health and Safety Act… Read more

 

Industry News

With flexibility in the workplace increasing maybe it’s time to make the office space support the business, the culture and the people working within it.  Google, Canon Oceania and others have.

 

Case Summaries

Zero drug & alcohol tolerance – yes!  A recent case of sharp & BCS Infrastructure Support Pty Ltd demonstrates that where safety-critical work is involved ….. Read more

 

Industry Statistics

According to Plant Ark workplaces generate over 12.5 million tonnes of waste each year with 46% going into landfill.

Strong leadership development programs make it 1.5 times more likely for your company to be found in the list of the most admired companies.

 

Events

Our webinar with Crowe Horwath on Employees and Contractors went well.  If you didn’t get to attend and would like some information don’t hesitate to contact us.

 

Announcements

We welcome Alistair to our team.  Alistair has come on board as our Organisational Development Strategist | Psychologist. …. Read more

 

Clients

Christopher at Ronald McDonald House, we were please to help.  As you know you and Kylie can call on us at any time. ….. Read more

 

Looking for more inspiration….

Join our linkedin group – Inspiring Greater Than HR and join in the conversation.  Be Inspired.  Inspire Others.   Some recent discussions:

  • Certification for HR Professionals
  • Successful workforce planning – Westpac story
  • Real leadership
  • Gender Diversity is a Business issue not a HR issue