Simplifying Your Industrial Relations Challenges
This is the archive of the IR Simplified podcasts.
This is episode 2 of the series on Enterprise Agreements.
In this episode I talk about the sending out of the Notice Of Employee Representational Rights you can find a copy here.
I also go into why I think getting a draft agreement signed off is one of the most important things a business must do during the bargaining period.
Other articles that I have written regarding Enterprise Agreements are:
Enterprise Agreements. What Are They?
Planning Your First Enterprise Agreement
Episode 11 begins the 9 part series on Enterprise Agreements. In this episode I give a brief overview of what enterprise agreements are, talk about the different types of enterprise agreements, and share some of my thoughts about why I believe enterprise agreements are good for a business. You can subscribe to the podcast using … Read more
In this episode I talk about the cost that sick leave has on the economy, and that we need to move away from the archaic way that we very personal/carer’s leave. It’s time we stopped this allocation of limited days and moved to unlimited sick leave. You can join the discussion on LinkedIn, in the … Read more
After a little bit of a break, the IR Simplified podcasts have returned.
This episode is an overview of the coming series which will be on enterprise agreements.
Future podcasts will be 7 days a week with Friday’s episode being a case study or review of a particular challenge that a client has faced, and how it has been solved either with a better understanding of industrial relations, or having a consultant come in to put a particular procedure or process in place.
In this episode of the IR Simplified Podcast I dispel some of the most common myths surrounding industrial relations. * Industrial Relations is all about fighting with unions * The Fair Work Act is the enemy of business * Without a degree you are wasting your time * The unions are out to shut businesses … Read more
This episode is dedicated to answering listener questions. The first question is from Owen in Sydney who has a question about investigations. The second comes from Madeline in Palm Beach who asks a question about a staff member constantly arriving late. You can subscribe to the podcast using one of the links below
This episode is dedicated to answering listener questions.
The first question comes from Simon in Templestowe who asks a question about termination of employment.
The second question comes from Tania in Brisbane who asks a question about enterprise agreements.
There is also the opportunity for listeners to receive a massive 50% discount off the price of a premium access pass to the IR mini Summit in February.
In this episode I will talk about:
In this episode, I will talk about the continual doom and gloom comments by industry groups, those IR practitioners who mimic their comments, clarifying some confusing points about enterprise agreements, and whats in store in the coming IR mini Summit. Australian Industrial Relations group on LinkedIn IR Simplified mini Summit
In episode 03 of the IR Simplified podcast I talk about penalty rates, and whether we will see their demise at the end of the Fair Work Commission review. I also ask if an employer is really the ‘bad guy’ by wanting to reduce expenses. There is also a little bit of a discussion around … Read more
In this episode I talk about end of year office parties, industrial action – where the only winner is The Union, how to prevent industrial action giving a clause from an agreement as an indication and some discussion about enterprise agreements themselves.