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A security guard at a Victorian university has failed to overturn his dismissal for serious misconduct, after he swore repeatedly and abruptly left a room while being questioned by management about another incident.
Security guard’s meeting outburst earns him dismissal
February 24, 2012
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Should your business have a social media policy?
February 22, 2012By The Editor
Over the past months on the VECCI Blog, we’ve profiled some unfair dismissal cases directly relating from an employee’s use of social media to criticise or abuse managers and colleagues.
Many of these cases have resulted in large payouts to the employee, because workplace policy regarding personal use of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube was unclear or non-existent.
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VECCI submission to Fair Work Act review calls for reforms
February 21, 2012By The Editor
VECCI has made its submission to the Fair Work Act Review, which has recommended a number of reforms to increase flexibility and productivity, while reducing the costs of doing business.
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Business tips: effectively managing employee performance
February 20, 2012By The Editor
Identifying deficiencies and gaps in your employees’ output can necessitate the implementation of a performance management or improvement plan. This process can be uneasy for employer/manager and employee, so here are some tips to get the performance management process right, while maintaining high employee engagement.
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Employee sacked for creating false medical certificate
February 16, 2012By The Editor
A bank customer service officer’s dismissal for providing her employer with a forged medical certificate has been upheld, after a Fair Work Australia Commissioner found she had a “continued lack of regard for the truth”.
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Business tips: how to boost your staff retention rate
February 13, 2012By The Editor
Businesses with a solid record of retaining staff tend to perform better as they benefit from engaged employees and preserved knowledge and experience. A high turnover rate means time and money is spent on advertising, recruitment and induction while productivity suffers. If you’re a business owner seeking to shore up your retention levels, read on.
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Business tips – making a great first impression
February 7, 2012By The Editor
The success of a business relationship often depends on your ability to make a positive first impression, either on the phone or in person. Here are a few tips to turn those first few minutes into a profitable and lasting partnership.
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Business owners fined for discriminating against pregnant employee
February 6, 2012By The Editor
A husband-and-wife duo who owned a printing business in Sydney have been fined more than $23,000 by the Federal Court after they demoted and then dismissed an employee who was pregnant.
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$50,000 compensation for worker accused of info leak
January 31, 2012By The Editor
An architect has been awarded $50,000 in compensation after he was accused of leaking sensitive information to an ex-colleague who was sacked, and was subsequently dismissed himself.
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Business tips – how to perfect your planning
January 30, 2012By The Editor
One of the foundations of business success is a stable and effective long-term plan. Before you and your team commence your next planning session, check out our handy hints on perfecting the planning process.
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