Help employers meet their workplace obligations and minimise their risk when managing employees, including employee wellbeing programs.
Facilitated by Kate Langford.
Meet our guest speakers...
Michalle Faulkner, EastCoast Human Resource Group
Michalle is a partner in the EastCoast Human Resource Group and a senior Human Resource Management practitioner with more than 23 years' experience.
In addition to her business and Human Resource Management experience, she is a Published Author and practicing Safety Advisor. Amongst Michalle's other achievements is winning Business Woman of the Year Award 2008, and Think Business Magazine Business Person of the Year 2016. Today, Michalle is a life member of the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network in recognition of her outstanding voluntary contribution.
Workshop Key Takeaways:
- What to look for when recruiting
- WHS & mental Health Liability for all employers
Tamara Bonamy, The Good Growth Initiative
Tamara is a strategic leader who believes if you take care of people and purpose, a natural outcome will be sound decision making, growth and profitability. Tamara’s passion lies in developing high-potential individuals & teams, empowering them to improve their own performance and inspire those around them. She has built a formidable story of success, leading large teams, and complex projects, from concept to implementation, consistently exceeding expectations.
Tamara has managed teams across a diverse range of functions, in multiple billion-dollar businesses in Australia and overseas. Tamara has an eye for detail and a highly developed and strategic approach to business efficiency. She has regularly found business savings or identified inefficiencies, improving engagement, increasing capacity, and creating millions of dollars in additional revenue.
Tamara’s nine years of coaching and leadership in diverse environments, coupled with her academic background—including a Professional Coaching Diploma, Master Business Administration (MBA), Neuroscience & Mental Health Diploma & Master Human Resources (Underway) —provide a distinct perspective for any business looking to develop.
Workshop Key Takeaways:
- What is Employee Wellbeing
- How & Where to start
- Professional Development Plans
Hamish Procter, Aitken Legal
Aitken Legal Special Counsel, Hamish Procter, has over 12 years’ experience working as an Employment Lawyer acting only for Employers.
Hamish is recognised as an Accredited Specialist in Workplace Relations in both Queensland and Victoria, and advises clients about the legal risks arising pre-employment, during employment and following the termination of employment. He helps clients develop and implement practical strategies for managing those risks and obtaining good commercial outcomes for their business. He also has extensive experience in representing clients in unfair dismissal and general protection claims, as well as other employment law related litigation.
Hamish has undertaken advanced training for workplace investigations, including a Certificate IV in Government Investigations, and frequently conducts workplace investigations.
Workshop Key Takeaways:
- Employment Agreements & Policies
- Employee Legal Obligations
- Performance Management
