Practice management

Independent contractor or employee? A refresher
INMOTION 01 Oct, 2021

Independent contractor or employee? A refresher


Incorrectly engaging a worker as an independent contractor can have serious implications for business owners. Given the importance of this distinction to physiotherapists, for business owners and workers alike, we are revisiting an article first published in December 2020.

Avoid conflict in partnerships… it’s much cheaper than using lawyers
INMOTION 01 Oct, 2021

Avoid conflict in partnerships… it’s much cheaper than using lawyers


Antony Hirst offers a few pointers to ward off potential strife between you and your partners in business.



When thinking about partnerships, there are many greats that come to mind.


Freddie Mercury and Brian May from Queen—yes, I have seen the movie, which highlights that you can have disputes but also resolve them—Paul McCartney and John Lennon—from The Beatles, for our younger readers—Anthony Eisen and Nick Molnar from Afterpay, Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar from Atlassian, and Barack and Michelle Obama.

COVID-19 workplace relations refresher
INMOTION 01 Sep, 2021

COVID-19 workplace relations refresher


As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drag on, it is important to remain informed about your workplace rights, entitlements and obligations during this time.



I am an employee and I have been ordered by government or health authorities to isolate after returning from interstate. What am I entitled to be paid?

Learning to work, working to learn
INMOTION 01 Sep, 2021

Learning to work, working to learn


Swinburne’s new Master of Physiotherapy degree program integrates clinical education as work experience from the very first weeks of learning.



Setting up a new physiotherapy course gives a university the chance to apply new ideas and best practice to its course design, distinguishing it from other courses available to students.

Reducing stress and staying mentally healthy at work
INMOTION 02 Aug, 2021

Reducing stress and staying mentally healthy at work


Managing stress and staying mentally healthy at work are critical to overall health and wellbeing. Here are some practical tips for employees (workers) and managers/employers to limit stress and better protect everyone’s mental health at work.



If stress is not appropriately managed it can lead to more serious mental and physical health issues.


For employers, there is an obligation under the Work, Health and Safety Act 2011 to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all workers.

It’s okay not to be okay
INMOTION 02 Aug, 2021

It’s okay not to be okay


There are lessons to be learned from the experiences of a GP who discusses the escalation of occupational burnout.



Burnout.


It’s a term not yet officially recognised but an experience some clinicians may have encountered during their careers.


Human feelings and behaviours relating to work experiences have become a more common conversation in the past two years, as a global pandemic affects healthcare professionals on a personal level.

What is procedural fairness?
INMOTION 01 Jul, 2021

What is procedural fairness?


HR IN PRACTICE You need to know what procedural fairness is and what it looks like in practice so that all future disciplinary proceedings in your workplace are handled fairly and legally.



While many are aware of what constitutes poor performance or misconduct, which can ultimately lead to disciplinary action up to and including the termination of employment, the notion of procedural fairness is not as commonly understood.

The perfect blend for thinking and learning
INMOTION 01 Jul, 2021

The perfect blend for thinking and learning


A hybrid model for clinical placements looks like being a winner in preparing graduates for careers in private practice.



Clinical placements in private practice are being revitalised following the successful trial of a new model that offers in-person and online attendance for teaching diagnostic, clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills to graduates.

Policies, procedures and the importance of acting reasonably
INMOTION 01 Jun, 2021

Policies, procedures and the importance of acting reasonably


Policies and procedures outlining how to manage workplace conflicts are imperative. These documents are required to provide information and guidance on how to address and resolve workplace relations issues, and can cause issues if not consistently followed.



What are policies and procedures?


Policies and procedures are documents which outline an employer’s expectations of behaviour and conduct of their staff.