Ensuring Policy Precision: Lessons from a Recent Dismissal Case

A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision underscores the importance of well-drafted workplace policies. In the case of Patrick Stevedores Holdings, the dismissal of an employee for repeated drug and alcohol (D&A) breaches...

HR Compliance & Employment Law

Elisia Coetzee
February 11, 2025

How to Exit a Difficult Employee the Right Way

Letting an employee go is never easy, but when handled correctly, it can protect your business while maintaining professionalism and respect. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth and legally sound...

Performance Management & Employee Productivity

Elisia Coetzee
February 11, 2025

The Cost of Flawed Dismissals. What You Need to Know.

Flawed Dismissals Can Now Cost You More Than Just an Employee If you thought firing an employee was just about handing over a termination letter and calling it a day, think again! The...

HR Compliance & Employment Law

Elisia Coetzee
February 3, 2025

Redundancy Rule Changes in 2025? What You Need to Know!

A big court case is brewing, and it could shake up the rules around redundancies and redeployment. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or employee, here’s the scoop on what might change in...

HR Compliance & Employment Law

Elisia Coetzee
January 19, 2025

Navigating the Workplace Maze: Performance Management vs. Disciplinary Action

One of the most common, and costly, HR mistakes we see is confusing performance management with disciplinary action. When the wrong process is applied, even well-intentioned decisions can unravel quickly, exposing businesses to...

Performance Management & Employee Productivity

Elisia Coetzee
January 15, 2025

HR Challenges: Unsafe vs Uncomfortable in the Workplace

The Problem with Misappropriating ‘Unsafe’ In the modern work environment, the term “unsafe” is increasingly being used in situations that are, in reality, more uncomfortable than hazardous. While genuine psychological health and physical...

Conflict Resolution & Workplace Relations

Elisia Coetzee
December 19, 2024

Ensuring Policy Precision: Lessons from a Recent Dismissal Case

HR Compliance & Employment Law

How to Exit a Difficult Employee the Right Way

Performance Management & Employee Productivity

The Cost of Flawed Dismissals. What You Need to Know.

HR Compliance & Employment Law

Redundancy Rule Changes in 2025? What You Need to Know!

HR Compliance & Employment Law

Navigating the Workplace Maze: Performance Management vs. Disciplinary Action

Performance Management & Employee Productivity

HR Challenges: Unsafe vs Uncomfortable in the Workplace

Conflict Resolution & Workplace Relations

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