Managing People - HR Services & Solutions

’TIS THE SEASON TO BE…..CAUTIOUS!

by Greg Mitchell | Oct 21, 2026 | HR Compliance, Managing People

Work Christmas party risks, employer responsibilities, and psychosocial safety “’Twas a few weeks before Christmas, when all through the workplace, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…” ….that’s not entirely correct. One creature that does traditionally stir...

The Importance of Workplace File Notes: A Simple Habit That Can Protect Your Business

by Sheenal D'Orazio | Jul 31, 2026 | HR Compliance, Managing People

Workplace file notes are one of the simplest ways to protect a small business if issues escalate later. For owners and managers in small to medium-sized businesses, the task of keeping file notes is often pushed aside. And often for good reason: your day is busy, you...

Psychosocial Safety: How to Get People to Speak Up Early

by Greg Mitchell | Jun 23, 2026 | HR Compliance, Managing People

If you’re running a small to medium-sized business (SME), there’s a reasonable chance that when someone mentions the term psychological or psychosocial safety, you’re thinking it’s a load of corporate fluff. Regardless of whether or not that’s the case, psychological...

When Sexual Harassment Allegations Arise: The Real Cost of Dragging Your Feet

by Greg Mitchell | Apr 22, 2026 | HR Compliance, Managing People

Sexual harassment allegations are some of the most confronting issues a small business owner or manager can face. They’re also some of the highest risk. In the last few months we’ve had several of our small business clients reach out to us for support in responding to...

Probationary Employment Periods: Do They Still Matter?

by Greg Mitchell | Apr 28, 2025 | HR Compliance, Managing People, Recruitment

A probationary employment period can be useful, but it doesn’t remove your obligations as an employer. Do they still matter? The short answer: In a legal sense, not really. In a best practice/building a better business sense, yes. The longer answer: One of the common...

Free guide – Making Tough Calls: How to Let Go of Staff While Protecting Your Team & Business

by Greg Mitchell | Dec 2, 2024 | HR Compliance, Managing People

Supporting business owners and managers with potential terminations of employment is a fairly regular part of our days here at HR Success (TBH, it’s not our favourite thing to do, but it’s support that our clients regularly need help with). So, given that...