HR to Go
Do you look after HR in your workplace? HR to Go is the perfect pocket-sized advice about employment law and HR in Australia that can travel with you. Presented by the experts at Effective Workplace Solutions (EWS), you’ll learn how to avoid employee lawsuits, optimise performance, and reduce your workforce risks.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Karen Arnold from Effective Workplace Solutions chats about workplace Christmas parties. Listen to find out everything you need to navigate from a human resources point of view. Download the free EWS Christmas Party Checklist from our site: https://www.ewsolutions.com.au/product-page/ews-christmas-party-checklist
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Karen Arnold shares the small details in workplace policies that can significantly affect your organisation’s culture, efficiency, and ability to manage your employees.
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
The wellbeing of your employees can make or break your business. We share our top tips for enhancing and maintaining workplace wellbeing, from affordable and easy tactics to simple strategies.
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Remember the podcast episode where we discussed the new ‘Closing the loophole’ legislation (episode nine)? We’ve just recorded a sequel to highlight the new changes that are effective from August 2024. Listen now to find out how your business may be impacted.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
In this episode of HR to Go, Effective Workplace Solutions Founder Greg Arnold dives deep into the evolving landscape of casual employment, focusing on the new laws set to take effect in August 2024. Our discussion covers:
casual entitlements under Awards and legislation
the definition of casual employment and the new definition of casual employment under the Closing Loopholes Bill
casual conversion and how this will operate under the new laws
the new laws around the Casuals Information Statement, and
dismissal of casual employees
Plus, we offer practical tips to help you prepare for these significant legislative changes. Don’t miss this essential episode to stay ahead in HR compliance and best practices.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Discover the key strategies for navigating redundancies with confidence in this exclusive podcast episode hosted by Effective Workplace Solutions. As a leading HR and employment law expert consultant in Australia, we understand the complexities of managing workforce changes. Listen now to gain valuable insights into the legal aspects, best practices, and effective communication strategies during the redundancy process. Whether you're an HR professional, business owner, or manager, this podcast episode is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate redundancies smoothly while prioritising the wellbeing of your team.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
In December 2023, the Government passed a raft of changes to industrial relations and employment law in Australia. Some of these changes are significant and will impact some industry sectors more than others. Effective Workplace Solutions Founder and Senior Consultant Greg Arnold reveals what the changes are and how they may impact your business.
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
In this episode of HR to Go, Karen Arnold and Peter Norrie dispel the most common HR myths in Australia.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Some would argue it’s okay for employers to use technology to monitor the productivity levels of their employees, but where is the line drawn in relation to privacy? Karen Arnold explains what is and isn’t okay with employee spying, and what steps you need to have in place legally.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
At some point, all businesses need to engage a consultant—whether it’s for strategic business planning, engineering, HR, financial or marketing. Before searching for the right consultant for your needs, it’s important to know what questions you should ask. Discover how to sift through the ‘sales’ pitches to find the real experts in our latest podcast episode of HR to Go.
About Effective Workplace Solutions
At Effective Workplace Solutions (EWS), we provide practical advice and assistance to employers in Australia for workplace relations, employment law, and human resources related matters. Our areas of expertise include representation in the Fair Work Commission for unfair dismissals, general protections claims, negotiating enterprise agreements (or the cancellation of agreements), management of workplace bullying and harassment claims, generalist advice in relation to employment contracts, award interpretation, managing workers compensation claims and employees returning to work, policies, and human resources consulting. We also offer contracted human resource outsourcing, where our experts provide HR services onsite at the client’s business location.