The Potential Cost of a Fair Work Case
The Potential Cost of Fair Work Claims: A Guide for Australian Businesses In the financial year 2022-2023, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in Australia saw over 34,000 applications, highlighting the…
Case Study: Unfair Dismissal and Time-Limited Positions
Understanding the Importance of Clarity in Employment Agreements: A Fair Work Commission Case Study In a recent case brought before the Fair Work Commission (FWC), a worker claimed unfair dismissal…
Harnessing People Power for Sustainable Business Growth
In the tough business environment of 2024, where competition is fierce and costs are high, the role of Human Resources Management (HRM) has become increasingly crucial. Beyond simply hiring and…
Victoria’s First Industrial Manslaughter Case Explained
The Harsh Reality: Complying with Workplace Safety Legislation in Australia After many years of providing OH&S advice and guidance to businesses of all shapes and sizes, Performance Advantage has never…
Using the Probation Period Effectively: Traps and Pitfalls
When you hire a new employee, it's common practice to initiate their tenure with a probationary period. This trial phase allows you to evaluate the employee's fit and performance within…
It’s a networking event and you’re invited: Master Your Marketing with BNI
Come along to BNI Eastern's Master Your Marketing event and learn about how to more effectively market your business from the greatest local businesses that Melbourne has to offer! You'll…
2024’s Workforce Challenges: A Call to Action for Business Owners and Employers
2024 has only just began and a new issue has already reared its head in the Australian business world. Namely, almost one-third of businesses are grappling with significant staff shortages.…
Navigating 2024: Key Business Trends to Embrace
Although it is still not quite certain what 2024 will mean for all of us, there are a number of issues and stories out that we believe are important to…
Navigating the Hybrid Work Landscape: A Balancing Act for Australian Employers
In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian workplaces, a significant divergence of opinions on the future of work has surfaced. Nearly four years post the paradigm shift caused by the pandemic,…
Key Changes to Professional Employees Award: Overtime and Penalty Rates Explained
The Australian professional workforce is set to experience significant changes, impacting those covered by the Professional Employees Award. Effective from the first full pay period starting on or after September…