HR Snapshot - August 2011

HRhelp are very proud to have reached the magic five years in business milestone! We have seen a lot of changes on the human resource landscape in that time, with Work Choices coming in and out and the introduction of the Fair Work Act. One thing that hasn’t changed is that if you want a successful business you must look after your number one asset – your people!

To celebrate our 5th birthday we bring you a newsletter chock full of information, tips and advice. Also, a very special offer to help you succeed in business – a 50% discount on our HRhealth check.

This issue includes:

• How to prepare your people for the unexpected in business
• An update on unfair dismissal legislation
• 50% off our HRhealth check 
• Creating a people plan for the next decade
• Free Fair Work consultation

Expecting the unexpected

Extreme weather events and natural disasters have a significant impact on businesses as well as individuals and 2011 has highlighted to us how important it is for businesses to have a contingency plan in place for dealing with unexpected events. Whatever the nature of a crisis – natural or man-made – being well prepared will minimise the negative impact on your business. A key area of any emergency contingency plan should be how you will look after your employees. Looking after your employees in these situations will ensure your team is ready, willing and able to help your business get back up to speed as quickly as possible, when circumstances allow. In this article we give you pointers on how to create a crisis management plan for your business. Click here for full article.

Small business definition update

For the purposes of unfair dismissal laws, the definition of what constitutes a “small business” has changed. Click here to read the new definition.

HRhealth check 50% off 
Normally $1750, now only $875 incl. GST (until 31 August 2011).

A HRhealth check is a holistic analysis of your HR systems, practices and employee satisfaction. We review your current practices and interview key team members to take the pulse of your HR health. Our health check includes recommendations from HRhelp experts and is a cost effective way to kick-start your people strategy. Click here for more HRhealth check info.

10-year people plan

As we move through the second decade of the new millennium, you may want to reflect on your preferred business direction for the next decade. Whatever your business, one thing is for sure; you must have the right people with the right skills working for you. Read more about how to create a 10-year people plan for your business in this article by Sheralyn, first published in My Business magazine.

Free Fair Work consultation

The Fair Work Act came into effect from January 2010 and almost all businesses with employees or contractors must comply with its requirements. However, many small businesses still haven’t figured out what they need to do to comply. If you have had Fair Work in your too hard basket, we can help you take it out, shake it out and sort it out. Contact us today for your free 30-minute Fair Work consultation.

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