Groomer’s Hub

17/04/2022

Stop comparing your prices to others, charge a price that is fair to you, based on the service you provide. Your clients will respect you more for it. Those who don’t are better off not being on your books anyway. Let them leave and keep the clients who appreciate all the hard work you do. ❤️🐾

06/04/2022

Please find below an important update to superannuation legislation coming into effect from the 01 July 2022.

From 1 July 2022, employees will receive super regardless of their earnings.

30/09/2021

These are very interesting developments coming from the Fair Work Commission.

We are in unchartered territory and currently there are many cases playing out from employees who have appealed their terminations due to refusing directions to be vaccinated.

I am not answering any queries related to Covid Vaccines as this is not my area of expertise without an existing framework from the commission. I do feel however, that the below document is quite helpful in providing some insight into where workplace laws are most likely heading.

Should you be interested in reading more, the full document from the excerpt below can be found at https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2021fwcfb6015.htm?fbclid=IwAR3Rbn6ZuHKhmpj1iLL3vfU8vLQPkxFmz20WDrUwjpKI2Yj3HIV7wgl1Xxs

15/08/2021

The Fair Work website has produced some guidelines for employers around Covid 19 diagnosis’s in the workplace and has outlined some of your obligations as an employer.

This information also provides further information related to the Covid 19 vaccination and managing this with your team.

The vaccine is not mandatory for staff within our industry and I recommend people make medical choices based on their own doctors advice (not advice from social media or people who aren’t medically trained).

If you have any queries around the below link, please do not hesitate to send me a message.

I am not providing guidance on business closures or state lockdowns as this is not my area of expertise, and I strongly recommend everyone rely on their own relevant state authority body, police and local mp’s for accurate information.

It’s important for everyone to do their own research and make the best decision for you based on your own personal circumstances.

My expertise remains in the area of payroll, employment relations, onboarding support, employee documentation, performance management, workers compensation and workplace health and safety matters, so if you need support within these areas, please feel free to reach out and I am more than happy to help.

Understand workplace rights and obligations during the outbreak of coronavirus. Find information about pay, leave, ending employment and working arrangements.

07/07/2021

The latest pay guide for the miscellaneous modern award has now been published.

Below is a link to the guide for easy reference.

05/07/2021

I have had a few salon owners query team member wages following unforeseen current and recent lockdowns.

Please find below some information that may be of assistance to salon owners.

Schedule X was added to the Miscellaneous Award in response to the pandemic, and unpaid pandemic leave has been introduced should your team member not want to use their annual leave.

Information and advice about Australia's workplace rights and rules, during the coronavirus outbreak.

24/06/2021

Why should grooming salons implement employment contracts? 🤔🤔🤔

🎯 Your new starter will be clear on the terms and conditions of their employment which removes ambiguity in the workplace if the relationship goes sour.

🎯 Payrates are spelt out from the start so new starters are clear on what they are agreeing to.

🎯Contracts give business owners rights when it comes to protecting confidential information (client info, marketing plans etc) in your business;

🎯 Contracts can prevent your new starter from taking all of your clients if they leave;

🎯 Contracts can assist you if you want to implement a salon policy or new procedure as they provide you the freedom to implement these as a term and condition of employment;

🎯 Contracts can assist you to easily manage a staff member who is demonstrating poor performance at work;

🎯 Contracts can help you easily manage a staff member if they provide you with any fraudulent or misleading information;

The list goes on …. and on.

Contracts just make good business sense. Without a sound employment contract in place, it can be very hard to manage staff and you are opening up many liabilities that could be detrimental to your business.

Groomer’s Hub has been helping Australian salon owners implement contracts into their salon this past year and the feedback has been really positive.

If you need help writing a contract specific to your salon and your way of working, reach out to me to see how I can help!

23/06/2021

Let’s talk about back pain.

Back pain and grooming go hand in hand - but the good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way!

Grooming is a physical role so maintaining personal standards of health and fitness are absolutely critical if you want a long career in this industry.

One thing you can do to support your overall health is make sure you make it a priority to get enough water in during the day.

Drinking plenty of water throughout the day can help relieve lower back pain by providing the following benefits to your spine and surrounding muscles.

💧 Water keeps the spinal discs full of fluid so they can properly cushion the spine during movement;

💧 Water prevents the surrounding muscles from developing lactic acid, which can cause inflammation and lead to nerve compression.

A good trick for groomers to make sure you easily drink enough water is to stop and prioritise a glass of water in between each client.

Give it a go next time you are working and why not set a challenge for your team! Make it fun to put your own health first. Your body will thank you for it. 💪

22/06/2021

Not easy after a challenging year for businesses, but this is a quick reminder that a legislated super guarantee increase is applicable to staff from the 1st July 2021.

17/06/2021

This is your friendly weekly reminder to ergonomically adjust your equipment so you are not making this harsh, awkward arm movement on a regular basis.

For staff resources or people support, head to www.groomershub.com.au

17/06/2021

The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision in the 2020/2021 annual wage review. This decision increases the minimum rates payable to both modern award covered and award free employees.

Summary of Decision
• Minimum wages in modern awards will be increased by 2.5%.
• The increases will apply in three stages with the rates in most modern awards increasing from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2021.
• The increases in some awards will be deferred to the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 September 2021 or 1 November 2021.
• The 2.5% increase will also apply to the national minimum wage, raising it by $18.80 to $772.60 per week, or $20.33 per hour.
• The national minimum wages for juniors, employees under training arrangements, and employees with a disability have also been increased by 2.5%.

If you have staff members and want to ensure that you have all of your employment questions covered, keep an eye out for the Groomer's Hub Membership Platform, which is coming soon! For other downloadable employment resources, head over to www.groomershub.com.au

31/05/2021

Hiring staff is the only way to increase your revenue in the grooming industry as it provides more resources to cater to more clients.

As we swap time for money in this industry, the only way to maximise your income is to bring on additional resources in the form of staff.

This can be a daunting process because of all the laws and regulations associated with hiring.

I’m here to 100% remove that stress from you so you can focus on the important stuff - GROWING. YOUR. BUSINESS.

Reach out for an obligation free chat to see how and if I can help you.