In April 2023, changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulations came into effect, mandating the implementation of control measures for psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Join Sam McCleary, GM of HR Coach, and Emelitta Da Silva from Acacia Connection as they examine how Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) can assist in mitigating these hazards. Attendees will leave with an understanding of what psychosocial hazards are and what protective factors you can implement to mitigate these risks.

Every business wants to be a high performer and every business owner is looking for the magic bullet to make that happen. If you genuinely want to understand the Australasian management culture drivers, and are looking for ways to make your business more effective and successful then join Sam McCleary from HR Coach Australasia as he discusses this very topic!

Join Renee Roussety of foundU as she discusses the benefits and importance of automated onboarding, how you can embed it into your businesses existing processes and the impacts of single touch payroll 2 on onboarding processes for Australian businesses.

With the increased demand for mental health and well-being in the workplace, employers are expected to make mental health services more accessible and provide support to improve the well-being of their workforce. Join Justine Figueroa, one of Acacia EAP’s Workplace Wellbeing Consultants, as she talks about the shift in employee expectations and what this means for today’s employers. She will also share some highlights from Acacia’s Mental Health Trends and Insights for 2021, as well as top requested services and upcoming products that support a proactive approach to mental health and well-being. About Justine Figueroa Justine is one of the Workplace Wellbeing Consultants at Acacia EAP. She look after Acacia's SME clients, with a focus on client engagement and account management. Justine has a background in Psychology and has come from working in the disability and community services sector.

Managing employee performance is an integral part of managing a business. If mishandled or neglected completely, it can increase the risk of exposure to claims of bullying or absent employees on “stress” leave. Employees who are absent through injury or illness need to be appropriately managed and there can be a fine line between reasonable management action and action that may amount to a breach of general protections. Join Christine Broad of BlandsLaw as she addresses commonly-asked questions and shares practical strategies around these issues, designed to enhance your business processes and help mitigate legal risks. The presentation includes a discussion of: • Performance management and process • Bullying and stress claims • Workers compensation • Temporary absence • Recent real cases and practical tips

Good is the enemy of Great. And that is one of the key reasons why we have so little that becomes great. We don’t have great schools. Principally because we have good schools. We don’t have great governments, principally because we have good governments. Few people attain great lives, in large part because it is just so easy to settle for a good life. The vast majority of companies never become great, precisely because the vast majority become quite good – and that is the main problem. Join Sam of HR Coach as he takes us through his top tips to take your organisation from Good to Great!