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Speak Out
February 2015
Speech Pathology Australia
professional practice news
Anna Pannuzzo
, director of
WorkPlacePLUS has over 20 years
of experience in areas such as Aged
Care, Health and Community Services,
TAFE, local government and higher
education.
Members can now call WorkPlacePLUS
directly to receive advice on issues
relating to:
•
employment of staff
•
contracts and awards
•
human resources
•
training and staff development.
The WorkPlacePLUS team can also
offer a range of additional services at
a fee for members. Services could
include preparation of employee
contracts, training, assistance with
staff recruitment and restructuring,
review of HR, OHS and WorkCover
policies and procedures, and additional
written advice. During the consultation,
members will be informed when fees
apply and what the estimated costs will
be.
If you are setting up a new practice or
need assistance with the production
of a range of policies and procedures
then members can also purchase a
Human Resources Manual prepared by
WorkPlacePLUS and customised for
your workplace. This manual includes
information and templates on issues
such as performance management,
equal opportunity, disciplinary and
grievance policies, harassment and
bullying, and procedures around
termination and redundancy. The
manual can be updated on an annual
basis for an additional charge.
Below are some examples of
times when it might be helpful for
members to call WorkPlacePLUS.
Did you know that Speech Pathology Australia has recently engaged the services of WorkPlacePLUS to provide a
range of practical services to members?
Human Resources and Industrial Relations Support
To find more about the range of services provided by WorkPlacePLUS,
please visit
www.workplaceplus.com.auor
contact
Anna Pannuzzo
on
0419 533 434.
Nichola Harris
Practice and Clinical Support Advisor
If you own a private practice
and you would like to employ a
staff member you can request:
•
clarification about whether
the staff member should be a
contractor or an employee
•
information about the Award
that the new staff falls under
•
assistance with the recruitment
process, such as developing
an advertisement, reviewing
applications and short listing,
etc.
•
help with writing an
employment contract.
If you own a private practice
and would like to ensure
staff are engaged, do not
take excessive sick leave and
turnover of staff members is
low, WorkPlacePLUS can:
•
help you with the interviewing
process
•
conduct a Health Check on
employees
•
provide practical advice for
your business.
If you would like to know
more about ensuring your
workplace is free of bullying
and harassment issues,
WorkPlacePLUS can:
•
provide direction on the
steps to be taken to mitigate
operator risks
•
conduct Respect and
Responsibility Training to all
staff in the practice.