An Employers Guide to Flexible Working Arrangement Changes
Flexible working arrangements have become more of a focus for both employees and employers. This is in response to both a shift to working from home during the pandemic and employees placing more value on a work/life balance as a key marker of job satisfaction. From 6th June 2023, Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, […]
WCA Solutions celebrates recruitment success – 40 candidates in 3 months!
This is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to our Recruitment team’s hard work and dedication. The ability to find the right talent in a tight market requires a deep understanding of the industries in which we support and a commitment to excellence. We are appreciative of the trust, our clients place in us to […]
WCA Solutions announces new legal entity change
Out with the Old… in with the New… We are excited to announce that effective 1 February 2023, our legal entity name changed from Warner Consulting Australia to Workplace Consulting Australia Pty Ltd. trading as WCA Solutions to reflect our mission, values, and services. In the past 12 months, our services have expanded beyond our […]
Fair Work Cracks Down on Unlawful Job Advertisements
As part of a number of recent changes to employment laws and regulations, job advertisements will be under the spotlight, with the changes applied retrospectively from 7 January 2023. Under the changes, job advertisements will no longer be permitted to include pay rates that breach the Fair Work Act or a fair work instrument such […]
Managers Guide to Effective Employee Performance Feedback
Download the PDF guide here Download We are often asked how to provide employees feedback on their performance. Here are our top 10 tips for Managers to provide effective feedback to employees. Prepare: Think about the specific behavior or performance you want to address. Be specific: Clearly describe the behavior or performance, and the […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
WCA Solutions celebrates the successful completion of the merger between VIMY Resources Limited and Deep Yellow Limited. The WCA Solutions were engaged by the Vimy Resources Limited Board and Leadership Team in the run-up to the transaction to deliver HR leadership, governance, and operational support during a very demanding and exciting year for both organisations. […]
Proudly Supporting Element 25 Limited
WCA Solutions is proud to support Australia’s newest manganese producer, Element 25 Limited after being awarded a contract in the year ahead to deliver the organisation’s HR Delivery. Commenting on this recent award Director, Debbie Mackin said “this is another good example of our firm’s capability and expertise delivering the full spectrum of HR services […]
Superannuation Changes 1 July 2022
From 1 July 2022, employers are required to make super guarentee (SG) contributions for employees regardless of how much the employee earns. This is because the $450 per month eligibility threshold for when SG is paid has been removed effective 1 July 2022. For employees under 18 years old, employers only need to pay super […]
Perth HR consultancy WCA Solutions changes ownership
WCA Solutions director Bernard Mackin and his wife Debbie Mackin have become the sole owners of long-standing Perth-based HR consultancy WCA Solutions. The pair acquired the 60% stake held by WCA founder and director Heather Warner following her decision to pursue other life and career passions. The transaction, which coincided with the company’s 21st birthday, […]
New Occupational Safety and Health Codes of Practice to address inappropriate work behaviours
The Commission for Occupational Safety and Health for Western Australia has launched three new Codes of Practice to address psychosocial hazards and risk factors in the workplace. Codes of practice published under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 provide practical guidance on how to comply with a general duty or specific duties under the […]