Most startups, small, and other companies in their infancy do not have a dedicated recruitment department. In-house recruitment is usually cumbersome for our Human Relations. The average costs associated with hiring an employee can exceed $40,000. These expenses include training, adjustment periods, and lost productivity relative to a more skilled workforce. This is the…

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way for all Australians to fund through their disabilities. It provides funds based on the individual’s goals and needs. What is considered ‘reasonable and necessary’ is covered in this program. The necessary support to help you reach your desired goals and aspirations is there, as well as increasing social and economic participation. To put it bluntly, the NDIS will not pay for our groceries, but will for a person to take us…

Even if your company has taken every safety precaution seriously, injuries can still happen. They are a necessary evil in some jobs and they have their consequences. Working in human resources puts you at the forefront of these situations. There are procedures you should follow when incidents occur and a worker files a compensation claim.

1. Injury claims should be investigated

After an incident has occurred, you should collect all the facts and…

Dismissals can be a messy and unfortunate affair. Sometimes it is unfair, sometimes it is not. There are many reasons as to why somebody is supposed to be dismissed from their workplace, but whatever the cause, it can all be handled elegantly. That’s why you should consider mediation to get things running smoothly, and having all parties leave the room satisfied.…