Employees Resigning On The Spot

Early on in my HR career, before People in Mind existed, I had a wonderful boss who always placed a human lens on the HR situations we dealt with before we made a decision. Whether it was about managing performance, implementing change, or working through a disciplinary process, this approach made for sound decision making and very few litigious actions (personal grievances, as we now know them, didn’t exist back then).

One of the most valuable strategies my boss passed on to me when managing an on-the-spot resignation was to take a careful, time-considered approach. We refer to this as a “heat of the moment” resignation and within our employment law framework, it could have the potential to be considered as a constructive dismissal.
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Getting your HR house in order for 2025

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your HR practices and prepare for legislative changes on the horizon. Whether you’re managing a small team or a larger organisation, ensuring your HR house is in order can save time, reduce stress, and keep the people side of your business running smoothly.

Here are our recommended key areas to focus on in 2025:
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Planning to close down over the festive season?

Acknowledging Employee Milestones & Special Occasions

We all know how busy things can get in the workplace, but it’s important to take the time to engage with your team and let them know you appreciate the value they bring to your business.

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Our Fresh Look

 

 

 

 

We’re excited to introduce our refreshed brand and new-look logo!

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Grappling With The Reality Of Employees Working From Home?

While working from home (WFH) arrangements can offer flexibility, help with employee retention and help you (as an employer) stay competitive, it also presents unique challenges – especially for small and medium-sized businesses.

As an employer, finding the right balance between supporting your team and maintaining productivity can be tricky. It is one I have grappled with myself as an employer. And of course, working from home is not practical for every business. There are some businesses where the work requires humans to actually be at work – like your traditional retail model, fixing cars, mowing and plumbing!

What are the top challenges of working from home arrangements?
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Let the Olympics & Paralympics Inspire Us

How lucky are we to have so many amazing sportspeople shining on the world stage at the Olympics and Paralympics? Watching our incredible athletes push their limits and go for gold is nothing short of inspiring. They remind us of what’s possible when dedication, training, resilience, and passion come together.

Just like the Olympic athletes, our high-performance employees bring that same energy and drive to the workplace. They set the bar high, push themselves (and us!) to be better, and inspire everyone around them. So, what makes these superstars tick, and how can we help them shine even brighter?
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I am not (as) scared of ChatGPT anymore!

I had decided it was high time to find out more about ChatGPT. I hadn’t used it, didn’t know much about it, and must admit I was quite scared of it.

A workshop about ChatGPT came along recently that was pitched perfectly. The presenters delivered a professional overview and pointers for how to use ChatGPT, provided us with practical exercises to get started, and didn’t pull any punches with the potential limitations and risks. As workshops go, it rates as one of the best I have ever been to.
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Alarm bells ringing? It doesn’t have to get ugly.

This year, we have seen an increase in the number of disciplinary matters we have helped our clients navigate, particularly at the serious misconduct level. It’s an ugly space to work in and even uglier for our clients as they work through a good faith process to address the incident(s).

Yes, there are some angry employees (and employers) out there. But in my experience, there should be very few reasons why matters would get to the serious misconduct level as the warning signs often show up earlier. You just need to know what to look out for.
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HR Checklist for Autumn

Autumn is most definitely upon us with cooler weather and the trees starting to turn into those brilliant colours we love.

On the HR front, it’s time to think about updating wages for anyone who is on or close to the minimum wage. This applies equally to both waged and salaried employees.
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