Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Requirements – Frequently Asked Questions
What has changed? On 24 December 2021, new Booster Vaccination (Restrictions on Access) Directions under the Public Health Act came into effect. All Western Australian workers covered by existing vaccine mandates are now required to have a third (booster) dose of an approved vaccine. Who is impacted? The existing mandates for Group 1 and Group […]
Why choose an HR Consultant for your business
“You don’t build a business – you build people – and then people build the business.” Zig Ziglar An organisation is like an engine and if you have the right components which are finely tuned, they are doing their job in the best and most efficient way, leading to optimal performance. A happy employee will […]
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccine – WA Resources Sector FAQs
7 step action plan for employers On the 5 October 2021, Mark McGown announced that COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandatory for FIFO and other resource sector workers in WA from 1 December 2021 (WA Government Media Statement). Following the recent mandate from the WA Government, WCA Solutions has developd a 7 Step Action Plan for […]
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – What all Employers should know
Author: Hannah Johnson | Consultant Australia’s resources industry has been in the spotlight over recent months with reports of sexual harassment and its pervasiveness within the industry being seen at alarming rates. Kate Jenkins, Australia’s Sex Discrimination commissioner released a report stating that in 2020, approximate 40 percent of workers in the mining industry had […]
Jail Time Shifts Workplace Safety for Employers
In 2018, the WA Government introduced new Workplace Safety legislation reinforcing compliance in the workplace, imposing strict rules and harsh penalties. Changes were made to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (OSH Act), and the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (MSI Act). These changes forced many companies to place the health and safety of […]
A Fresh Approach Replaces Outdated Process
In most companies, performance reviews are damaging to workplace culture and productivity. In some instances, they actually do more harm to employee performance. So why do we still use this outdated system? Well, this isn’t the case for all businesses. Performance reviews are changing, and companies such as Spotify and Amazon are shifting the dial to a […]
How Values-Based Leadership Transforms Culture
Remember that one manager, boss, or leader that had the most significant impact on you? The one you tell people about when reminiscing, and the one you try emulating in your workplace. You may remember them for their technical nous or their creative mind, but most probably, they impacted you through their human connection and […]
Non-financial Rewards for Not-for-Profits
The difference between financial and non-financial rewards for employees are obvious. What is not so immediately apparent is the different outcomes they are likely to produce. Choosing the right reward for the right reasons is easier said than done, and financial incentives can easily backfire. For clarity, we are going to say that high-priced items […]
Strategic Workforce Planning: Future-proofing Your Organisation
Countless business experts agree that the number one determinant of whether a company will be successful is its people. Specifically: the ability to put the right people in the right place, with the right capabilities, at the right moment. This is otherwise known as workforce planning; a business function usually ‘owned’ by the HR department, […]
Work Christmas Party Conduct
Time to get clear on what the work Christmas party etiquette is With the festive season just around the corner, anticipation and excitement surrounding your workplace’s end of year celebrations is building. After a tumultuous year, these celebrations are an opportunity for employees to unwind, re-establish team morale and celebrate the year’s work. However, the […]