While casual and part-time employees each play an important role in the workplace, correctly distinguishing between the two is vital for employers.

Differences between casual and part-time

The first thing to note is that there is no such thing as a ‘permanent casual’.

This is a common misconception, but an employee is either one or the other, not both.

About 20 per cent of businesses will fail within the first year of operation, according to data from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman in 2020. By the second year, this figure increases to 30 per cent.

If workplace stress is not appropriately managed, it can lead to more serious mental and physical health issues, such as burnout.

Burnout refers to a state of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion driven by chronic workplace stress.

How did your most recent team meeting go? Was the discussion full of life, energetic and challenging or was it more like the feedback given to a practice owner I know—dreaded, uncomfortable, disengaged and not relevant?

As leaders, we inherently know the value of team meetings in providing direction and tactical support for our teams.

What is a probation period?

The term ‘probation period’ refers to the initial months after a new employee has been hired, during which both employer and employee are given the chance to evaluate whether the working relationship is right for them.

Running a business comes with inherent risks. Imagine if your business was broken into. Would you be able to continue operating as usual? If your equipment and stock were damaged, would your business be able to recover from the financial loss?

Today, patients have more choice than ever in deciding who they want to help them on their journey of health and wellbeing.

And that’s not only between different physiotherapy practices but also between physiotherapy and other allied health or alternative medicine options.

Did you ever envisage that one day you would go into product development?

Parental leave eligibility

According to the National Employment Standards, an employee will be eligible for unpaid parental leave if they:

A performance appraisal, or performance review, is a process an employer can use to assess an employee’s performance so that personal and organisational goals can be achieved.

It is also a great opportunity to recognise an employee’s performance and reward success or, alternatively, develop plans to address underperformance.