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Balance of Probabilities in Workplace Investigations
Before commencing a workplace investigation, it’s crucial to understand what defines a fair process and how to evaluate the information gathered using the civil standard of proof, the ‘balance of probabilities.’ This will ensure you can make well-founded and impartial decisions.

Nationally Accredited Training Vs Non-Accredited Training
Over the years Bramwell Partners has often been asked about the difference between Accredited and non-accredited training. This issue can become even more clouded due to an increasing number of businesses offering courses that appear to be ‘’accredited” but on closer inspection they are not.

Watch This Space! HR Considerations to Keep Across This Coming Election
With the next Australian Federal election looming, many Australians are preparing to place their votes to choose their preferred Prime Minister and government.

Employers Guide to Fire Safety
As the weather warms up and the risk of bushfires increases, fire safety becomes a hot and important topic for Australian workplaces. More than 50% of extreme fire danger days in Queensland have occurred since 1990. Employers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of their teams and facilities.

Upcoming Workplace Harassment Prevention Legislation: How Bramwell Partners Can Help
Starting 1 March 2025, new workplace harassment prevention laws will require businesses to implement Prevention Plans to manage the risks of sexual and gender based harassment. Here is a quick guide to what this means for employers and how Bramwell Partners can help you comply.

Business Risk Registers – What do they achieve?
Risk registers are a common document that may be forgotten in a businesses’ Workplace Health and Safety systems. These documents form an incredibly important part of the safety practices of any workplace. Having a risk register in place helps businesses to identify what aspects they cannot afford to lose, and how they plan to prevent the potential impacts on the business if a disaster occurs.

Exciting Changes: Working Holiday Visa Updates from 2024 and What It Means for Employers?
Exciting developments are on the horizon for working holiday visas. Australia and the United Kingdom have agreed to new arrangements under the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program and Youth Mobility Scheme. These new changes are poised to enhance working holiday visa holders’ ability to live and work in Australia temporarily. This in turn will provide opportunities for Australian employers to expand their workforce and support seasonal staffing demands through improved employability and availability of these workers

Employee Probation Period Misconceptions
The probation period of employment is one of the most important phases of recruiting talent and ensuring the right fit for your organisation. It is considered the ‘trial phase’ that employers and employees mutually evaluate the role and the fit.
Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about what can and cannot occur in the probationary period. In today’s blog we seek to eliminate this confusion and educate pertaining to the appropriate standards.

Leveling Up Your HR Team – How An External HR Consultant Can Empower Your HR Team
Would you support a business who already has a HR Manager or HR Team? Absolutely! As an external consulting firm,