Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations
Managing industrial relations is one of the most challenging aspects of running a business. It requires navigating complex legislation, understanding detailed awards and handling sensitive issues such as disciplinary actions, wage compliance and dismissals.
The risks of getting it wrong are significant, from financial penalties to reputational damage, and even disrupted workplace harmony.
At Akyra, we act as your HR department when you don’t have one. With more than 30 years of experience in the field of industrial relations, we can simplify its complexities, so you can focus on your business with confidence.
Our Services and Solutions
Award Interpretation
Understanding awards and agreements is critical to compliance, yet often confusing. Akyra demystifies award conditions, ensuring you meet your obligations for pay, leave entitlements, and work conditions.
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your business can benefit.
Employment Agreements
A clear, written employment agreement protects both employer and employee, minimising disputes. Our tailored agreements are designed to reflect your business’s unique needs and comply with relevant legislation.
Position Descriptions
A detailed position description is your first action item in recruitment and then managing expectations of performance. It ensures alignment between expectations and outcomes, reduces the risk of grievances, and supports a fair selection process.
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Performance Appraisal / Review
Effective performance management aligns individual performance and organisational expectations to achieve business objectives. Akyra helps you create frameworks that set clear expectations and improve employee engagement.
Performance Improvement / Management
Performance management ensures that each employee understands what is expected of them and that their performance aligns with the organisation’s goals. It provides a structured approach to support, guide, and improve individual effectiveness in their role, helping to meet business requirements and drive continuous improvement.
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we can boost your team’s performance.
Disciplinary Action
Managing poor employee behaviour requires care, compliance, and consistency. It can also help set future expectations throughout your team. We guide you to ensure all disciplinary measures are handled professionally and respectfully, reducing the risk of disputes or claims.
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your needs.
Dismissal & Redundancy
Whether managing a dismissal or redundancy, it’s essential to approach these situations legally and sensitively. Akyra provides the support you need to handle these transitions appropriately.
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DISMISSAL and REDUNDENCY
Workplace Behaviours:
Activity & Quiz
Does your workforce understand what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace? Akyra’s Workplace Behaviours Presentation, paired with a follow-up quiz and response assessment, ensures your team is informed and compliant.
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How We Can Help
At Akyra, we understand that no two businesses are the same. Our flexible service options ensure we meet your unique requirements:
Bespoke Retained Services: Akyra becomes an extension of your team, providing in-depth, tailored support for all your employee relations, human resource management and industrial relations needs.
HR Boost Options: Ideal for businesses with internal HR capabilities, our scalable HR Boost packages deliver expert advice on complex matters like compliance with industrial relations and employment law legislation.
Our hands-on approach ensures that we’re not just providing advice but partnering with you to implement solutions that are the best fit for your business operations.
