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So you have to manage an underperforming employee?
This is a perennial issue for employers and managers – here are some guidance notes and tips to assist you in managing this process appropriately.Policy and Procedure – this is your first port of call to ensure that you are following the process as prescribed. If you...
RECRUITMENT AND ‘SOFT SKILLS’ (WITH HELP FROM JULIE ANDREWS)
Currently Workwise has been running a series of training workshops in Manjimup with the next one to be run by Karina regarding recruitment and how it relates to ‘The Sound of Music’ (Editor’s note, see below for reference).As we are talking all things recruitment we...
BULLYING AND HARASSMENT CLAIMS ON THE RISE
Several of our members can attest to the fact that bullying and harassment claims are on the increase. Whilst there is no doubt that there are significant claims regarding these matters which are genuine and reflect the worst practices with regard to some employers...
Breakfast with Tony Beech
Former Chief Commissioner of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission What are the challenges facing regional businesses in a constantly-changing landscape? What must employers know about long service leave and other entitlements under Contract of...
What Can You Do About Excessive Leave Accruals?
Many queries that Workwise Advisory Services receives surrounds the subject of employees who have accrued many weeks of annual leave, in some cases up to 10 or 12 weeks of leave has been accrued. This would indicate that the employee hasn't had any paid annual leave...