Australian Employee Manual

Wishing you and your team a happy, safe and relaxing Christmas. Our team is taking a break from Christmas Eve to the 2nd January. See you in 2025!

Australian employees are sitting on a staggering 160 million days of unused annual leave, a trend that can impact both wellbeing and productivity. With Christmas approaching, now is the perfect time for managers to encourage their teams to take a break, recharge, and return refreshed for the new year. https://lnkd.in/g47jjNHU

Remember, employers can make a reasonable request for employees to work or work overtime on public holidays. Employees have the right to refuse to work on reasonable grounds.

As we approach the end of the year, it's a time to reflect on the opportunities ahead. Lisa Su reminds us, 'The world is starving for new ideas and great leaders who will champion those ideas.' The future belongs to those who dare to think differently and inspire others to join them. Let’s embrace this season with renewed creativity, courage, and the drive to lead our teams into a brighter, more innovative year ahead.

Secret recordings in the workplace can create significant legal and ethical challenges. This article explores what managers should do if an employee secretly records a sensitive conversation, offering guidance on navigating privacy laws and maintaining trust within the team. https://lnkd.in/gR5C2UJa

People are stressed during the lead up to Christmas but that does not excuse abuse or harassment of your team members. Ensure you have procedures to deal with abuse in the workplace.

"Listen to clients, employees, and peers and stay open to their ideas, feedback, and answers. Doing so is vital to the success of any leader." Adena Friedman highlights the power of active listening. For managers, being open to diverse perspectives fosters collaboration, builds trust, and drives better decision-making across the team.

Frontline managers are increasingly requesting conflict resolution training to handle rising customer incivility. This article sheds light on the challenges employees face with difficult customers and how practical conflict management skills are in high demand to support workplace wellbeing and resilience. https://lnkd.in/gNBFpNvv

If your team will be doing Secret Santa this year, remember to set basic rules around Secret Santa gifts. Nothing pornographic, R-rated, insulting, bullying, discriminatory or abusive.

"You can and should set your own limits and clearly articulate them. This takes courage, but it is also liberating and empowering, and often earns you new respect." Rosalind Brewer emphasises the strength in defining boundaries. For managers, setting and communicating limits fosters a balanced work environment, encouraging both respect and a sustainable approach to leadership.