HR Success

Attention Small Business Owners and Managers!

📅 Free Webinar: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐑 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬
🕛 When: 1st October, 12pm – 1pm
💻 Where: Online (Zoom)
💸 Cost: Free!

Are you across the latest HR legislative changes? Join us for a free, informative webinar designed to help you stay up-to-date and compliant.

We'll cover:

✅ 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬
✅ 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

This session is perfect for small business owners and managers who want to better understand their obligations and ensure they're on the right track. No hard sell—just clear, practical insights.

Don't miss out!

Register now to secure your spot and get the clarity you need to manage your people confidently.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4eqNlQw

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩: 7 Steps to Recruiting Right, Wednesday 18th September, 12.30pm - 1.30pm (AEST)

Attend this free live online workshop, get the checklist, and learn the steps the pros take to attract, evaluate and onboard the right people. This session is being run by HR Success/Success Through People in conjunction with Anil Puri, The Profit Coach.

This exclusive training is designed for business owners and managers to help you to understand how to position and present your business to attract the right applicants, and then how to screen them and interview them to ensure that you select the ones that will align with you, your team and your business.

For further details and to reserve your place, go to https://bit.ly/4dczgoM

Free Online Workshop: 7 Steps to Recruiting Right, Wednesday 18th September, 12.30pm - 1.30pm (AEST)

Attend this free live online workshop, get the checklist, and learn the steps the pros take to attract, evaluate and onboard the right people. This session is being run by HR Success/Success Through People in conjunction with Anil Puri, The Profit Coach.

This exclusive training is designed for business owners and managers to help you to understand how to position and present your business to attract the right applicants, and then how to screen them and interview them to ensure that you select the ones that will align with you, your team and your business.

For further details and to reserve your place, go to https://bit.ly/4dczgoM

While today is officially R U OK? Day 2024, we acknowledge that struggles can come along on any day of the year. Fortunately, there are significant free resources available to help those facing tough times. Follow the link to access a host of resources related to supporting those in our workplaces. Check it out https://bit.ly/44QFDKe

Workplace Resources for asking "Are you OK?" | R U OK? Use these resources to help you ask R U OK? at work and start a conversation that could change a life.

We're helping our fabulous client Muru Mittigar recruit their next Project Officer (Horticultural Operations). This is a great opportunity in a Dharug led not for profit social enterprise making a difference in the community, and could be perfect for a candidate with good industry experience and computer skills looking to no longer be “on the tools”. It's based in Penrith. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Get in touch with us directly or check out the details at https://bit.ly/3ZgNode

Time for a bit of professional development at the Human Synergistics Culture and Leadership Conference, Sydney.

A great Coffee Catchup this morning, thanks to the Penrith CBD Corporation and Western Sydney Business Centre. Excellent focus on mental health, and good presentations by Koala Landscaping and Stitches Collection, thank you for sharing your stories. Also celebrating Orbit Marketing 7 years in business!

🔍 Is your small business effectively managing HR risks?

With the latest changes in legislation having commenced 26th August 2024, it’s more important than ever to ensure your HR practices are up to date. Our FREE Smallbiz HR Scorecard has just been updated to help you identify and manage the risks associated with employing staff under the new regulations.

👉 Stay ahead of the curve—complete your Smallbiz HR Scorecard today: https://hrsuccesssmallbizhrscorecardv2.scoreapp.com/

Your people are your greatest asset. Let's make sure they're set up for success!

Discover your Small Business HR Compliance Score Managing HR compliance in a small business can be a real challenge, particularly given the complexity of the legislation. That said, it's critically important given potential fines for a single breach of in excess of $187,000 for an individual (and $935,000 for companies), not to mention the time, h...

Happy Father's Day 2024!

26th August is here, and it's a big day for changes in the Australian employment landscape 😲. 3 pieces of important legislation commence today:

Right to Disconnect (for non-small business employers/employees)
Changes to Casual Employment Arrangements
Changes to Independent Contractor Arrangements

Check out our recent blog articles on the changes and let us know if you need further info or support.

https://bit.ly/3MkRSYp

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: Further changes to independent contractor arrangements commence from 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭. Changes include a new definition of "employee", provisions for certain contractors to opt out of the new definition and a new mechanism for contractors to dispute unfair contract terms. If you are a contractor or an employer engaging contractors, you need to be aware of these changes. Our latest blog article summarises the changes and provides tips to help you navigate them. Check it out and let us know if you need anything further. https://bit.ly/4cDaAVQ

Check out this great Operations Manager opportunity with our client Ensitech, an award-winning Australian manufacturer based in Emu Plains. It's a diverse role including manufacturing, warehousing, procurement and quality. Feel free to pass on to family and friends, and reach out to HR Success if you need further details. https://bit.ly/46VVI3W

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬

It might seem somewhat premature to be thinking about shutdowns over the Christmas period, but legislative changes which commenced last year make it important for employers to prepare well in advance.

The main reason for this is that the ability to direct an employee without sufficient leave to take leave without pay during a shutdown period was (in May 2023) removed from many Awards. As a result, employers should proactively manage annual leave throughout the year to ensure that employees maintain enough leave to cover a proposed future shutdown period. If you think an employee won't have enough annual leave to cover the shutdown period, you may be able to reasonably refuse an annual leave request (for leave to be taken prior to the shutdown) if its approval would result in the employee having an insufficient leave balance to cover the shutdown.

Go to https://bit.ly/3pzQLvY to access our previous blog article on these changes, and of course reach out if you need further information or support.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Are you aware of the important changes to casual employment that commence from the 26th August? If you currently employ, or intend to employ casual employees, check out our latest blog for details and reach out if you need support. https://bit.ly/4dp3Dst

Those who are local to us, and Penrith Panthers fans, should enjoy this article featuring Ivan Cleary's thoughts on Building a Winning Culture. Check it out https://bit.ly/3zGs99O

Building a winning culture, according to a premiership-winning NRL coach Ivan Cleary, the head coach of reigning NRL premiers Penrith Panthers, recently shared the key factors that helped him establish a winning culture within his team, which business leaders across the board can also apply.

Congratulations to the fabulous team at Grace Funerals for hosting last night's Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce event. It was great to network with other local businesses and also check out your new and very flash chapel and meeting rooms. Congrats!

Today we take a moment to acknowledge NAIDOC Week, a celebration and recognition of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme, "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud", honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Announcement: Modern Award Pay Guides have now been updated to reflect new rates from first full pay in July. Click the link for access. https://bit.ly/3ONcHv6 Note that an updated version of the Fair Work Information Statement will also be available on the Fair Work Ombudsman website from 1st July. Let us know if you need assistance.

Concerned about all of the recent changes to the Fair Work Act and other legislation? Check the HR compliance status of your small business now, using our free, confidential Smallbiz HR Compliance Scorecard. https://hrsuccesssmallbizhrscorecardv2.scoreapp.com/

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬. Legislation related to the Right to Disconnect commences from the 26th August 2024, or from 26th August 2025 for small business employers. Under the legislation, eligible employees will have the ‘right to disconnect’ outside of work hours. Essentially, this means that employees will have the right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact (or attempted contact) from an employer or a third party (such as a client) outside their working hours, unless that refusal is unreasonable. Check out our latest blog article for details and tips to help you navigate the changes. https://hrsuccess.com.au/right-to-disconnect-the-essentials/

BDM position vacant (likely Victoria-based): Great opportunity to make your mark in an innovative, growing business manufacturing and distributing Award-winning, proudly Australian-made products. The successful candidate will primarily work from home (and we expect will be based in Victoria), though regular domestic travel often requiring overnight stays will be required. Competitive remuneration plus fully maintained vehicle is on offer. Check it out 👉 https://bit.ly/4bPP0OE

** Breaking news ** The Fair Work Commission has this morning handed down their latest National Wage Case decision, resulting in the minimum wage increasing 3.75%, to $915.90 a week or $24.10 per hour, from the first full pay in July.

We're helping our ultra-fabulous client Clear Path Accounting recruit for a Staff Accountant. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing team. For the right candidate, there is potential opportunity for career progression, and/or flexible work options (4 days pwk). The role is based in Blaxland, in the beautiful Blue Mountains, and is an office-based role. If you've got the skills and experience required, we'd love to hear from you!

WE’RE HIRING! 🌟

At Clear Path Accounting, we are not just focused on the numbers; we are catalysts of change, advocates of growth, and architects of financial transformation. If you're an experienced Staff Accountant, we want you on our team.

To find out more about this position, click https://external-jobboard.myrecruitmentplus.com/job-details/query/9265699/ ✨

Happy Mother's Day!

Remembering all of those who fought for us, and continue to fight for us. Lest we forget.

There have been yet more changes to legislation announced over the past couple of months that employers need to be aware of. including the Right to Disconnect, changes to the definition of Casual Employment and changes to Independent Contractor arrangements. Check our latest article for details, and of course let us know if you need further information or assistance. https://bit.ly/3vymEZc

One week to go, register now! We're pleased to be supporting and facilitating this online webinar (9th April 10am-12pm) in conjunction with the WSBC and Business Connect program. Limited places, so register now to learn:

✍️ HR compliance requirements for small businesses, and
🥇 the 8 essential elements for building a high performance workplace culture.

This is a practical session particularly focused on smaller businesses.

Registration is free, book via https://bit.ly/3IVn66X

Success through people - HR for small business - Online Webinar Human Resources can be a real puzzle for many businesses. While most understand that effectively managing people can be a cornerstone of business success, it can also be the stumbling block that brings it crashing to the ground.

Happy Easter to all! We'll be back on deck on Tuesday....

We're excited to be supporting our client J Wyndham Prince with the recruitment of their next General Manager.

Could it be you?

Are you an experienced leader looking for the opportunity to inspire and guide a successful team in the civil engineering and project management space?

J Wyndham Prince (JWP) have delivered some of the largest and most innovative land development projects in the Greater Sydney region over the last 40 years.

Following the recent retirement of their General Manager, JWP are now seeking a suitably-experienced and highly motivated GM to help grow their already solid reputation and drive their success even further by leading and managing a capable, professional team providing exceptional civil engineering and project management consultancy services. Initially a full time role, the potential exists for reduced hours in the future.

Reporting directly to the Board, and with responsibilities covering strategic leadership, governance and operational excellence you’ll ideally have relevant tertiary qualifications coupled with considerable experience in a similar Professional Services or Consulting Role.

If you’re ready to take JWP, and your career, up a notch check out more details and submit your application via https://bit.ly/3x0v1wM, or contact us for a confidential discussion.