The Direction – July 2015

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Note from our Director

Hello we hope you enjoy our July edition of The Direction – inspiring you to ensure a return on investment from you people.

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…..

Do you really know where your costs are in the Business? – Not only do we want to increase our EBIT or net operating profit as I recently wrote about and this can be done by maximising….. Read more

Would you or could you represent yourself in the Fair Work Commission? – So would you represent yourself in the Commission or the like?  Easy you might say.  Well actually, maybe not …. Read more

Employee Engagement: Goldmine, not Money Pit! – ‘Monday morning feels so bad.  Everybody seems to nag me… I’ve got Friday on my mind’.  This Beatles classic could easily represent  ….. Read more

Want to increase your EBIT? – Whether you are a Business Owner, Executive Manager or Board Member, if you or your organisation employ people, I would hope the reason for employing … Read more

Do you manage non work related injuries & illnesses well?  How does your business manage non work related injuries and illnesses – well, poorly or not at all?  I have become involved….. Read more

 

Industry News

There are more proposed changes by the Fair Work Commission around directing employees to take excessive annual leave that has been accumulated and the cashing out of annual leave.

 

Case Summaries

Do you make reasonable adjustments?   If you don’t you will after reading this!  In the case Huntley v State of NSW, Department of Police and Justice (Corrective Services NSW) it was found ….. Read mor

 

Industry Statistics

A Forbes study in 2011 found 321 large global enterprises surveyed, 85% agreed or strongly agreed that diversity is crucial to fostering innovation in the workplace.

Human Capital Institute found that 60% of Mergers & Acquisitions don’t achieve results due to poor leadership, cultures not aligned, integration and focus.

 

Announcements

Sunday 4 – 11 October is Queensland Mental Health Week.  Entries are now open for various award categories for businesses who have implemented innovative workplace practices to promote positive mental health.  For more information – http://www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/awards.html

 

Clients

Craig it was great to work with yourself and Judith at Deaf Services Queensland on this matter and thanks for your kind feedback ….. 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:

  • Culture makes a difference to M&A success
  • Steps for a more successful employer brand and employee value proposition
  • How learning can help you win the war for talent
  • 5 ways to boost employee productivity and innovation
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Success
  • Benefits in flat organisational structures
  • 8 Key Tactics for Developing Employees
  • Promotion of positive mental health in the workplace