Alcohol in the Workplace Its effect, risk, and impact on an organisation’s operations. When compared to other countries, Australia’s annual alcohol consumption is relatively high. Alcohol is often consumed at social gatherings, events, celebrations and/or recreationally. Whilst it is okay to drink alcohol, it is important the alcohol is not to be consumed at work [...]

Many employers think of internships as a good way for their companies to get cheap labour. But internships can also be beneficial in other surprising ways. Internships can be a great way for companies to get extra help, potentially find new employees, and give back to the community. These are just a few of the [...]

One of the biggest concerns in the construction industry is asbestos as it is so hard to identify and can be so deadly. If a person isn’t careful then generally the only time, they may find out that they’ve been exposed to asbestos is with a diagnosis of asbestosis, mesothelioma, and/or lung cancer. This Managing [...]

All business leaders want to innovate in their field. But it is the HR innovators who innovate in their company’s human resources that get the most out of their workers. Getting the best from employees is critical to the success of any business, especially a small business just starting up. But how do you go [...]

What is HR Compliance? Australia has a complicated set of interconnected employment relations rules that come from common law, industrial practices, and legislation created by federal, state, and territory laws. Comprehending it all is a difficult task and unfortunately, some organisations fail at their due diligence and elect to ignore following the rules. While [...]

It is important that to make sure the implementation is smooth that your staff are constantly communicated with, and a collaborative approach is used in the development of your processes. This collaborative approach can ensure that current habits or processes being used can be documented and further developed where needed. Collaborating with your staff [...]

ISO 9001 is the most popular and well-known quality management standard which highlights a  business’s capability to produce consistently high-quality products or services through its internal systems. Understanding how to become ISO 9001 certified will place you and your business in a position to enhance your internal systems. In this week’s blog, the Bramwell [...]

What are the Benefits of ISO 9001 Certification? Are you trying to find out more, or maybe you are not yet fully convinced of the benefits of ISO 9001 certification? ISO 9001 is more than a simple badge to put on your website or company documents. Continue reading to learn more about ISO9001 benefits [...]

A gap analysis gives businesses and organisations room to determine how they can best achieve their business goals; essentially, how to get from its current state to its desired state. From this, businesses can work out a way to bridge the gap and implement the right measures to reach goals successfully. What is gap [...]

Recent Amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 As September is fast approaching, businesses need to consider the recent amendments to the Fair Work Act regarding their casual employees. The new definition as prescribed by the Fair Work Act is “a person who accepts a job offer from an employer knowing that there is [...]