The Direction – October 2015

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Note from our Director

Hello and this is our October! edition of The Direction – inspiring you towards maximising performance and productivity of your team.  And it’s Safe Work month, so you’ll see the safety theme come through in this month.

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…..

Don’t consult with employees to tick a box – Isn’t it sad that at times we need legislation to tell us to communicate and consult with our employees – those that work towards achieving ….. Read more

Workplace Culture: A Leaders’ Ultimate Tool or Ultimate Downfall… I think that the true work of business leaders is best summed up by management guru Edgar Schein who said…. Read more

The challenges of getting a Board on board about upfront compliance – Why it is so hard? – If prevention is better than cure, why is it so hard to get Boards to be proactive about compliance? ….. Read more

Is compliance too much for businesses? How about that as a conversation starter!  Whilst there are a number of Australian regulatory bodies that businesses come into contact with such as; .… Read more

 

Industry News

A current campaign by Safe Work Queensland is ‘work safe for the moments that matter’ for Safe Work Month this month.  See more details here

 

Case Summaries

First decision provides guidance on who is an ‘officer’   The recent decision of the ACT Industrial Magistrates Court provides some guidance in considering who is an ‘officer’ under the ….. http://www.hrbd.com.au/category/news/case-summaries/#first-decision-provides-guidance-on-who-is-an-officerRead more

 

Industry Statistics

An Australian worker is seriously injured every 2 – 3 minutes. (Safe Work Australia).

In 2012 – 13 the Average Lost Time for someone with a work related injury or illness was 5.4 weeks (Safety Institute of Australia)

 

Clients

It’s good working with our clients who are committed to the Health and Safety of their employees such as Ascot Plumbing….. http://www.hrbd.com.au/category/clients/#ascot-plumbingRead more

 

Looking for more inspiration….

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

  • Do you protect your social media contacts?
  • What does ‘value mental health’ mean to you?
  • How to attract high-performing ‘non-family’ talent
  • Productivity Boot Camp
  • Put Your Employee Value Proposition to the test
  • What’s your moment that matters?