Small Business Workplace Health & Safety Responsibilities Made Simple

Small businesses As a major employer in Australia, small businesses must look after the health and safety of their workers. Small businesses have work health and safety (WHS) duties and most are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Small businesses have less than 15 workers. They are often single-director companies and family businesses. In 2018–19, […]

Link Employee Performance Management Systems with Annual Business Strategy

Now that you have set your Company KPIs for the Year Ahead, it’s time to align the team to support it Performance Management Aligning your team to support Company KPIs can be completed through the performance appraisal process. The performance appraisal process involves a comparison of performance and conduct against defined standards. These standards vary […]

Fair Work Commission Conciliation Process Support for Employers

Navigating the Fair Work Commission Conciliation Process Conciliation is a voluntary process to help an employer and employee resolve a dispute, which may include unfair dismissal claims, disputes regarding flexible work arrangements, or disputes regarding the extension of parental leave. Conciliation is an informal method of resolving these disputes that is generally conducted by telephone […]

A Leaders Guide to Building Resilience in the Workplace

A Leaders Guide to Building Resilience in the Workplace Building resilience is a crucial skill for leaders in today’s rapidly changing and uncertain world. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity, cope with stress and uncertainty, and continue functioning effectively despite challenges and setbacks. Here are seven key strategies that leaders can use […]

Navigating Unfair Dismissal Claims for Employers

An application for an unfair dismissal remedy can be dismissed by the Fair Work Commission for several reasons: the application is not made in accordance with the Fair Work Act; the applicant refuses to respond to directions or attend a conference or hearing; the application is frivolous or vexatious, or the application has no reasonable […]

2023 Industrial Relations Calendar

There have been a number of changes to Industrial Relations in 2023. WCA Solutions have developed a 2023 Industrial Relations Calendar to assist business owners, operators, and human resource practitioners keep up to date with key changes affecting Australian employer’s compliance obligations.    

WCA Solutions Leadership and Supervisor Training

Unlock Your Team’s Potential with WCA Solutions Leadership and Supervisor Training  WCA Solutions’ team of seasoned HR & Safety consultants deliver pragmatic Supervisor & Leadership training modules which deliver quantifiable outcomes for clients, drawing on decades of experience working with local Australian and international businesses. To make our training accessible and flexible for your organisation, […]

Recruitment Service Saves Client $25,000

This case study highlights the qualifiable value outcome achieved through the hourly rate model vs the success fee model, which has continued to significantly save costs for our clients and provide additional value. WCA Solutions’ recruitment services were engaged by a Mining Geochemical company, with a global reputation in the mineral processing industry (the client). […]

HR & WHS Compliance Calendar 2023

WCA Solutions have developed a HR & WHS Compliance Calendar 2023 to assist business owners, operators, and human resource practitioners keep up to date with key changes affecting Australian employer’s compliance obligations. Check out WCA Solutions the latest HR & WHS Compliance Calendar 2023 revision to be kept up to date with WHS and HR/IR legislation changes.

Site Risk Assessments

Site Risk Assessments Following Western Australia’s transition to harmonise Workplace Health and Safety laws with the rest of Australia, the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) was passed. With the passing of this, it was indicated that persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) under the Act would have until 2022 to implement the […]