The High Cost of Skipping Due Process: A Real FWC Case Breakdown

A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) serves as a stark reminder to employers: even when an employee engages in misconduct, failing to follow proper disciplinary procedures can lead to costly...

Workplace Investigations & Risk Management

Elisia Coetzee
May 28, 2025

Why Employers Must Prioritise Timely and Transparent Performance Management Processes

When done well, performance management ensures fairness, accountability, and growth. But when done poorly — or worse, delayed — it can expose your business to legal claims and reputational damage. This recent Fair...

Performance Management & Employee Productivity

Elisia Coetzee
May 19, 2025

Performance Management for Employers: 15 FAQs to Avoid Legal Risk and Improve Outcomes

Effective performance management is critical for maintaining productivity, accountability, and employee engagement. However, mismanaging the process can expose businesses to legal risk, particularly in relation to unfair dismissal, adverse action, and psychological harm...

Performance Management & Employee Productivity

Elisia Coetzee
May 12, 2025

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP): A Practical Guide for Employers

Performance management is an ongoing responsibility—but when underperformance arises, it often calls for a more formal approach, like a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). While common, poor handling of performance issues can expose your...

Performance Management & Employee Productivity

Elisia Coetzee
May 5, 2025

Workplace Stress: Understanding the Patterns and Protecting Employee Wellbeing

Following on from our previous articles, “Workplace Harassment: The Cost of Failing to Protect Employees” and “HR Challenges: Unsafe vs Uncomfortable in the Workplace,” this article explores how predictable workplace stress patterns can...

Employee Wellbeing and Mental Health

Elisia Coetzee
April 28, 2025

Workplace Harassment: The Cost of Failing to Protect Employees

A recent court ruling has once again highlighted the severe consequences of failing to prevent workplace harassment. An employer was fined $90,000 for not ensuring a safe working environment—proving that ignoring workplace risks...

HR Compliance & Employment Law

Elisia Coetzee
April 14, 2025

The Impact of Workplace Presence on Career Progression

As businesses refine their return-to-office policies, a new trend is emerging—proximity bias in career advancement. Recent data reveals that most Australian employers believe in-office employees are more likely to be promoted compared to...

Remote & Hybrid Work Strategies

Elisia Coetzee
April 7, 2025

AI-Generated Resumes: The Risks in Hiring & How to Protect Your Business

The recruitment landscape is changing rapidly, and with the rise of AI-generated resumes, business owners and managers must be more vigilant than ever. While artificial intelligence can help job seekers craft polished and...

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Elisia Coetzee
March 31, 2025

The Cost of Flawed Employment Termination: Another Cautionary Tale for Employers

Terminating an employee in Australia can be a legally sensitive and high-stakes process. Whether you’re navigating redundancies, performance concerns or restructuring, following the correct employee termination procedures is essential to stay compliant and...

HR Compliance & Employment Law

Elisia Coetzee
March 22, 2025

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The High Cost of Skipping Due Process: A Real FWC Case Breakdown

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Performance Management for Employers: 15 FAQs to Avoid Legal Risk and Improve Outcomes

Performance Management & Employee Productivity

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP): A Practical Guide for Employers

Performance Management & Employee Productivity

Workplace Stress: Understanding the Patterns and Protecting Employee Wellbeing

Employee Wellbeing and Mental Health

Workplace Harassment: The Cost of Failing to Protect Employees

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The Impact of Workplace Presence on Career Progression

Remote & Hybrid Work Strategies

AI-Generated Resumes: The Risks in Hiring & How to Protect Your Business

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