It’s frustrating when an employee stops following instructions. You’re trying to keep things moving and suddenly someone isn’t doing what you’ve asked. Before you take any action, you need to understand why the behaviour is happening. Refusal...
What the new Fair Work Agency means for your business You probably haven’t heard of the Fair Work Agency yet. That’s because it’s been slipped in as part of the Employment Rights Act that came into force in April. There is not much information...
Handling conflict isn’t how you want to spend your time or energy. Two employees aren’t getting on. It’s awkward, distracting and pulling you into something you didn’t create and don’t particularly want to referee. It can be really tempting to turn a blind eye and...
Can I fire someone for poor performance? Poor performance is one of the hardest issues to deal with as a business owner. You rely on your team to keep things running and when someone is not delivering it affects productivity, morale and your own time too. It is...
When something serious happens at work, it can be hard to know what to do next. You want to protect your team and your business, but you also want to be fair. Suspending someone might feel like the simplest option, but it should only be used when there’s no other way...
You hired someone promising. Three weeks in, your gut’s telling you something’s off. Probation exists for exactly this reason but handling it fairly while protecting your business can be tricky. What probation actually means Probation isn’t a legal...
