March 19, 2021
In most child environments, children would never have access to machinery, chemicals, dams, motorbikes etc. On farms, however, not only are children introduced to these hazards but often also unsupervised. With agriculture being a family-oriented industry, often...
March 16, 2021
This article has been written by MW Migration Solutions in Narrogin for the ProcessWorx Newsletter. It is common knowledge that human resources are one of the most important assets of any organisation. Labour shortages in the farming industry are well documented....
March 15, 2021
If you think your business might need an HR department but are unsure how you should introduce one, read on. Is it Illegal to Not Have an HR Department? In short, no. It’s not compulsory. However, we recommend you do. You can employ an in-house HR manager or outsource...
March 5, 2021
The global COVID-19 pandemic appears to have fundamentally changed the workplace. The agile way in which employers and employees mobilized remote working is to be applauded. For many employers, the shift back to onsite working is the goal for 2021, especially with the...
March 2, 2021
The withdrawal of JobKeeper’s support at the end of March will be concerning to many businesses who have relied on it to stay operational during the pandemic. Those who are relying on JobKeeper will need to make decisions about how they run their business and manage...
February 26, 2021
New laws have recently been passed and will shortly come into effect, where farmers can be jailed for up to 20 years and be fined up to $5 million if one of their workers dies whilst carrying out work on their farm. This is called Industrial Manslaughter. If this...
February 25, 2021
The Australian Mining Industry is intent on eliminating sexual harassment in mining workplaces. As such, it has amended its safety and health policy to incorporate protecting workers from sexual harassment. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Respect@Work: Sexual...
February 25, 2021
Employees are entitled to long service leave after working for the same employer for an extended period. Long service leave laws are different in each state. These laws state how long an employee must be working to be eligible for long service leave and how much leave...
February 25, 2021
Mental health is important to any productive and happy workplace. We have listed five key strategies for managers and business owners to implement to promote resilience and assist with mental health issues. Check-in with employees Individual check-ins with employees...
February 2, 2021
An IFA (Individual Flexibility Agreement) is a written agreement, between an employer and employee, used to change the effect of certain clauses in their award. IFAs are used to make alternative arrangements that suit both the employer and employee. Both parties must...
