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Dear Friends,
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Welcome to the April edition of Intelligent Thinking.
This month we focus on performance reviews in the workplace and also look at how unpaid work such as internships can leave companies in breach of workplace laws.
Additionally, we discuss the minimum wage rise, modern awards and the transitioning process, as well as employee motivation strategies for the upcoming winter months.
Yours sincerely,
Ben Thompson
CEO
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Performance Reviews – An Effective Tool or a Waste of Time?
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There are a lot of thoughts and opinions regarding Performance Reviews but a general consensus tends to be that they are a necessary evil that can be very valuable - if carried out well.
The performance review process can either be formal and structured or an informal annual chat. It can be strictly rated, measured, tied to a remuneration scale or ad hoc and based on business achievements throughout the year. However they are performed, there are certain factors that will contribute to their effectiveness.
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Unpaid Work - Legitimate Internship or Breach of Workplace Laws?
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has focussed its attention on the issue of unpaid work arrangements, which can encompass a range of circumstances such as vocational placements, internships, work experience and work trials.
The research into such unpaid work arrangements will be performed by University of Adelaide Law School academics Andrew Stewart and Rosemary Owens and funded by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
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Don’t Let Your Team’s Enthusiasm Run Cool in the Colder Months
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The winter months are known for employee engagement challenges, particularly due to the ‘winter blues’, not to mention colds and flus.
Ben Thompson CEO of Power2Motivate, world leader in employee reward and recognition programs, “Energising your employees during cooler months can be challenging. However, there are practical things employers can do to keep their team engaged and to help them come to work with a spring in their step."
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