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Three ways to support working parents
Supporting working parents boosts retention and productivity.
Forcing an employee to retire: Is it allowed?
Thinking of nudging an older employee toward retirement?
Approaching Performance Management the ‘right’ way
Often seen as a tool for addressing underperformance, performance management can actually drive motivation, productivity, and retention when approached proactively.
10 things to know about suspending an employee
Need to suspend an employee?
Dismissing an employee for bad behaviour at the Christmas party
A Christmas party gone wrong can have real workplace consequences, but can an employer actually dismiss someone for misconduct that happens off-site and after hours? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think.
Autistic employee justifiably dismissed for “overstepping boundaries”
The Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of an NDIS employee with autism for overstepping professional boundaries.
5 signs an employee may be struggling
Do you have the skills and confidence to identify and support an employee who may be struggling?
Minimum payment: casual employee goes home sick
If casual employees leave work because they are sick, are they entitled to a minimum payment? Learn more about payments for casual employees here.
Employee wellbeing advice and resources
Happy employees are productive, so it’s in your best interests to establish employee wellbeing initiatives in your business.
Miscommunication or Dismissal? Clarifying Employee Resignation
An employer assumed a worker had resigned, but that assumption set off a dispute that reached the Fair Work Commission. The case shows how risky it can be to rely on assumptions instead of clear communication.