Blogs
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace: What do you need to consider
From 17 December 2021, many Queensland locations and businesses will be restricted to fully vaccinated customers, visitors and staff. Last week, Akyra’s Managing Director Margaret Goody joined a panel discussion at the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay Business and COVID breakfast, where leading experts discussed the most important considerations for businesses as Queensland prepares for these restrictions.
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Shutting down or staying open this Christmas - helpful information to get it right for 2021/22
With Christmas just around the corner, you’re probably starting to think about shutting down your business operations over the Christmas and New Year period, or perhaps you’re heading into your busiest period of the year. Regardless of whether you’re shutting down or staying open, we’ve outlined some important information to consider during the 2021/22 festive season.
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Akyra’s Top 5 Tips for recruiting in a candidate short market
Over the past few months, one of the most common questions our team has been asked, is “how do we find good staff”? Job mobility rates in Australia are at the lowest since 1972. This means people aren’t moving jobs if they don’t have to. But what does this mean for employers?
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How to avoid the “silly” season HR disasters at the annual Christmas party
It’s called the silly season for a reason, and as employers, many of us know all too well just how “silly” the annual Christmas party can get. Mixing alcohol, and an informal atmosphere tends to increase the risk of employees being injured or behaving inappropriately.
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Inaugural Akyra Executive Lunch presents Mike Tristram, CEO of Trisco Foods
Akyra Strategy and Development launched a brand-new initiative, the inaugural Akyra Executive Lunch, featuring s fireside chat with Mike Tristram, Chief Executive Officer of Trisco Foods.
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6 key questions and workplace behaviours
Community intolerance and increased attention from legislators have thrust workplace behaviours that are bullying, discriminatory and harassment to top of the hit parade as an important issue for employers. Read on for the 6 key questions and workplace behaviours clients frequently ask Akyra.
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Post-employment restraints of trade are enforceable
Well-drafted restraint of trade clauses in employment agreements are the only way employers can prevent former staff poaching their clients and staff.
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Termination email can be challenged as unfair dismissal.
In a decision announced in September 2021, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) accepted the unfair dismissal claim of an employee who exhibited “violent behaviour” in a conduct meeting because he claims he didn’t realise he’d been dismissed; allowing him to file the unfair dismissal claim outside the usual 21-day period.
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