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Empowering your workforce, driving your success | |
HR Insights February 2025 | |
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Welcome to the first edition of Strategic HR’s newsletter! I’m Elisia, the Director of Strategic HR, and I’m so excited to connect with you through this platform. | | | |
Our purpose is to empower businesses like yours to grow by enhancing productivity, minimising risk, and fostering thriving teams. We are passionate about offering personalised solutions, staying ahead of HR trends, and making the complex simple.
Through this newsletter, we’ll bring you actionable HR insights, the latest industry trends, and practical advice to help your business succeed.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. My team and I are looking forward to helping your business thrive. We’d love to hear your feedback or any topics you’d like us to cover in future editions, so please feel free to reach out anytime! | |
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HR Challenges: Distinguishing ‘Unsafe’ from ‘Uncomfortable’ in the Workplace | | | |
Navigating the fine line between 'unsafe' and 'uncomfortable' is a growing challenge in workplaces today. This month’s blog explores the implications of misusing the term 'unsafe,' featuring insights from recent Fair Work Commission cases and conflict specialist Zandy Fell. Learn how you can foster psychological safety while maintaining accountability and open dialogue. | |
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HR Tips and Insights 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 exit process. | |
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State minimum casual rate of pay is increasing in 2025 | From 31 January 2025, the casual loading applied to the state minimum wage rate has increased from 20% to 25%, resulting in a new minimum casual adult rate of $30.22 per hour. | | New criminal underpayment laws in effect 1 January 2025 | From 1 January 2025, intentionally underpaying an employee’s wages or entitlements can be a criminal offence. Visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website for a guide to help you understand the Code. | | | |
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The Cost of Flawed Dismissals. What You Need to Know. | |
If you thought firing an employee was just about handing over a termination letter and calling it a day, think again! The High Court of Australia has made a game-changing ruling that could see businesses paying damages for psychiatric harm caused by a poorly handled dismissal. Yes, you read that right – an unstructured, botched termination could cost you more than just an unfair dismissal claim! | |
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What's new at Strategic HR | |
We are thrilled to announce that Strategic HR is now a licensed recruitment agency under the Employment Agents General Licence (EA3228), approved by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection. | | | |
Additionally, our Director, Elisia, is now a nationally accredited mediator, (Ref No: 101-9408) further enhancing the breadth of expertise we offer.
What does this mean for you? - Access to Compliant Recruitment Services: Rest assured that our recruitment practices meet all regulatory and ethical standards.
- Tailored Talent Solutions: We offer professional recruitment services to help you find the right people for your business.
- Enhanced Expertise in Conflict Resolution: As a nationally accredited mediator, Elisia provides expert mediation services to help resolve workplace disputes efficiently and amicably.
- End-to-End Support: From job advertising to candidate selection and workplace mediation, we are here to support your business every step of the way.
Whether you’re expanding your team, filling a critical role, or managing workplace relations, we’re here to make the process seamless, efficient, and successful. | |
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Connect With Our HR Experts | |
Call us today at 0490 132 822 | |
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Reach out to us at: support@strategichr.com.au
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