by lmhrcoma | Jul 16, 2018 | HR, Industrial Relations
Businesses rely on casual labourers to provide the support they require for peak periods or for project-based work or on a one-off basis. The absence of a statutory definition for casual work, has left the understanding of what is to the Fair Work Ombudsman who...
by lmhrcoma | Jul 9, 2018 | HR
The impact of domestic and family violence (D&FV) to the economy is substantial amounting to around $10.4 billion annually with a further $7.1 billion spent to provide the support services for health, justice and social welfare. Domestic and family violence...
by lmhrcoma | Feb 12, 2018 | HR, Industrial Relations
The Fair Work Act 2009 can sometimes create more confusion than clarity when trying to interpret its various provisions. One of those murky interpretations I have discovered, is the application of personal leave (known also as carers leave or sick leave) provision and...
by lmhrcoma | Jan 22, 2018 | HR
The absence or the lack of confidentiality can have a profound impact on business as well as the relationship employees have with their employer and/or peers. The term “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in business. Confidentiality can also be a...
by lmhrcoma | Nov 28, 2017 | HR, Industrial Relations
In a few short weeks, Santa and his sleigh bells will be ringing across the night skies bringing cheer and great anticipation to hearts of millions of children around the world. Christmas is also a time of festivity for families and friends as they gather to celebrate...
by lmhrcoma | Nov 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
If there is a lesson or four to be learned from the scandal currently engulfing producer Harvey Weinstein, actor Kevin Spacey, comedian Louis CK and other Hollywood elite, it’s this: Sexual harassment/assault is an equal opportunity crime – women and men are both...
by lmhrcoma | Oct 26, 2017 | HR, Recruitment
Bestselling author, motivational speaker and behavioural scientist, Steve Maraboli once said: “It’s a lack of clarity that creates chaos and frustration. Those emotions are poison to any living goal.” Whether in business or life, having clarity of thought and a sense...
by lmhrcoma | Oct 9, 2017 | HR, Industrial Relations
A look through the number of sales roles advertised on a leading jobs board for the Sunshine Coast found close to 300 jobs currently available. That’s a lot of opportunities for Coast residents looking for work and that is great news for job seekers. Right? Yes, if...
by lmhrcoma | Sep 24, 2017 | HR, Industrial Relations
A few years ago, you were probably sitting at your kitchen table or were in the midst of tinkering in your garage when you had that light bulb moment to start your own business. You gathered your resources, put in place a plan and began on a new chapter to being an...
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