Human Resources
When we think of bullying in the workplace, we often picture a rogue manager picking on an employee. But more and more this traditional view around bullying is being flipped with employees, who have access to confidential information exploiting their privileged...
Human Resources
Probation periods can be found in most employment contracts – but they’re frequently misunderstood and often put employers at risk. Generally, probation periods in an employment contract are stated as a term of three or six months. Many employers believe that, during...
Human Resources
The old saying that that one bad apple can ruin the barrel is incredibly true. Dismissing an employee may seem daunting, but the effect of one disruptive person on an organisation can be immense if left untreated. It’s a known fact that some businesses are reluctant...
Human Resources
As surprising as it may sound, in Australia there is no lawful obligation to have a written employment contract in place. In fact, it is quite common for businesses to employ workers on the basis of a ‘nod and a handshake’. A verbal agreement is all good and well...
