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View > Regulatory remedies and pitfalls

Thursday, 24 January 2008 Industrial relations rules, hiring and firing regulations, HR and OH&S legislation. The minefield of regulation is a dangerous one. Articles include: Labor's IR policy revealed. Uncertainty surrounds fairness test. WorkChoices increases red tape and complexity. AWAs: Bosses and unions warned on pressure tactics. Rudd IR: How will the legislation look?

View > Leadership

Monday, 7 January 2008 The difference between a good company and a great company? The driver at the top. Articles on leadership include: How to lead; trends in leadership; and more. Read CEOs: Evolve or die. Understanding the new consumer. Blog: To push your point.

View > Policies and procedures

Tuesday, 11 December 2007 Employers need to have policies that clearly set out business procedures, including computer use, and need to put systems in place that not only limit your liabilities but still allow your staff to work effectively. Articles include: VECCI technology and communication policy. Computers – a boxful of liability. Nine questions you can NEVER ask in a job interview. Privacy: Your obligations, your rights. Protect your confidential information. Responsibility doesn’t end at the door step. Xmas party perils.

View > Moving the wrong people on

Tuesday, 27 November 2007 Sacking staff is tough but it's an inevitable part of running a business. Articles include: How to (legally) sack. Redundancy for 'operational reasons' clarified. Close the unfair dismissal backdoor. How will the fair dismissal code work?

View > Paid maternity leave: is Australia ready?

Monday, 17 September 2007 Should women get 14 weeks’ government-funded maternity leave? The federal election is about to have a new issue, courtesy of the Democrats. It could be a good thing for small business. By MIKE PRESTON.