The HR Cartel Podcast

(029) Only 'common sense' can save us now

The Gender Pay Equity report is out, and the agency responsible for workplace equality has (again) produced nothing more than an attack on businesses, no solutions, yet demonstrates no 'real' problem actually exists in workplace pay equality. We talk about the lunacy currently plaguing Australian workplaces and how small and medium sized employers will have to tread carefully in the coming months/years. 
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(028) Tony ”Shania Twain” Burke; he don’t impress me much.

We dub Minister Tony Burke, "Shania". He don't impress me much... The ridiculous rules this Minister is now making Australian employers deal with, is simply "not impressive". His policies have sent the volume of permanent Australian jobs down, down, down... What's new? Right to disconnect, new Contractor rules, and Unions getting unfettered access to any workplaces' payroll records. What a guy! Email us at thehrcartelpodcast@gmail.com - share your thoughts, questions, suggestions, or whatever else you want us to know.

(027) Restructure, redundancy, outsource, and people performance

We discuss the 4 ways employers can most effectively get more out of their people, the total workforce, and where drastic measures are needed, restructure and outsource key functions. Sharing knowledge from real-world experience - listen in and share your thoughts on any other ideas that work. Contact us at thehrcartelpodcast@gmail.com and visit www.workplaceas.com for tools and tips.

(026) The debate on ”Working From Home”

Where do you sit on Working From Home and Return To Office mandates? We explore the statements and arguments people are pushing, and the rebuttals we feel every Employer has the right to make. Share your thoughts with us, join the debate. thehrcartelpodcast@gmail.com or www.workplaceas.com

(025) Research says wellbeing is a waste of money; here’s what to do instead.

Research from the Oxford University has proven what real-world HR practitioners have known all along. Wellbeing programs and incentives haven't achieved a thing! The solution is and always has been right under our noses. If you want your people to be happier, more productive, healthier, and more engaged, the answer is far simpler than you may think. Check out www.workplaceas.com for more resources, advice and support.

(024) 7 limitations to identify & remove from your business this year.

Happy New Year - let's focus on business improvements as we name 7 different limitations you must identify and remove from your workplace/business this year. These limitations cause bottlenecks, confusion, frustration, and turnover, and all of these things occurring will cost you money, time, clients, and may result in losing your best people. Check out www.workplaceas.com for more info.

(023) Three major factors you must be ready for, in 2024.

Change is afoot, it's relentless and more is coming. This is going to make employment relations and workplaces very high-risk for 2024 and the years ahead. We break through all off the noise, and bring Employers the top 3 HR/IR factors you must be ready for, before 2024 takes hold. We make the number 1 recommendation, we explain the number 1 opportunity, and we provide the number 1 risk for Senior Managers, Directors and business owners.
As always, reach out to us via www.workplaceas.com for more information, advice, comments and more.

(022) Working from home, public holidays, leave in advance, and employee debts.

Tim gives you all the reminders you need right now - working from home, public holidays, leave in advance, and employee debts. As promised in the episode, follow the link below where we detail the 78 Modern Awards that were amended, allowing your employees to go into debt with you for annal leave in advance. Go to www.workplaceas.com to submit queries or suggestions.
For Annual Leave in Advance Rules: https://www.workplaceas.com/blog/78-modern-awards-varied-impacting-paid-leave-during-shutdowns

(021) Are your leaders acting like this? Time to act!

We talk about the tell-tale signs that leaders are lacking the capability to drive a business, create standards and maintain good performance. Listen in, and if anything sounds familiar, it might be time to step into the leadership team and set things back on the right path.
Go to www.workplaceas.com to reach out or download some performance management tools.

(020) REPORT: Industrial State of Play 2023/2024

After the Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association (ALERA) National Conference, Tim shares the "Industrial State of Play" for Aussie businesses, for the foreseeable future. We discuss the volume of claims lodged against employers, sexual harassment and discrimination in Australia and the success rates of claims and damages. We disclose what the Government, the Fair Work Ombudsman, the Fair Work Commission, Unions and Employers are seeking, and what this all means for Employers trying to run a business in Australia today. Go to www.workplaceas.com for tools and updates.