The Direction – May 2015

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Note from our Director

Hello and Welcome to another edition of The Direction.  It has been another busy month for us here at HR Business Direction and as they say time flies when you’re having fun, that’s why it’s May already!  Enjoy!

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…..

Look beyond restraints for solutions! – The employment landscape is changing – from permanent full time roles to casual employment, part time employing, working remotely….. Read more

Does your workplace culture support or strangle your business’s strategy? – In my job as a psychologist helping businesses to support and get the most out of their staff I’m fortunate …. Read more

Flexibility – speaking from experience – Lucky for me I have worked full time, part time , job share, different working hours and from home.  So I am able to speak from experience as ….. Read more

Approving personal leave – the case for flexible policies – Most businesses have a policy about the approval of personal leave, event if it’s only a verbal instruction issued… Read more

 

Industry News

Australian Standards for Strategic Workforce Planning are coming with the aim to assist businesses in responding more effectively to the current and project demands of the labour market.

 

Case Summaries

Try managing mental health before existing it!    In a recent case the Federal Circuit Court ordered an employer pay an ex-employee $5,940.00 plus costs for engaging in adverse action by  ….. Read more

 

Industry Statistics

Only a quarter of employees in Australia feel strongly engaged in their work.  This is a lot of profitability lost in a business.

According to Heads Up Australia, 21% of employees actually took time off in the last 12 months due to a mental health condition.

 

Events

We have been busy delivering live webinars to students on various topics across our discipline for Students at Estrada College as their HR Industry Expert….Read more

 

Announcements

We are looking for a part time Industrial / Employment Lawyer to join our team.  If you know anyone please put them in touch with us.

 

Clients

Thanks Kirsty at Diabetes Queensland for your kind words.  We look forward to working with you again in the future as well ….. 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:

  • Strategic Workforce Planning – What is it to you?
  • Turning values into standards
  • Workplace participation and the 2015 Federal Budget
  • Science of Motivation – The Game Changer