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HR Insights for Allied Health
Unfair dismissal is one of the most common challenges small business owners face when managing staff. With the right processes in place, you can significantly reduce the risk of a claim—and the financial and emotional stress that comes with it. What Is Unfair Dismissal? Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), unfair dismissal occurs when […]
Managing a successful allied health clinic goes beyond just delivering excellent care. It involves making strategic decisions about how to structure wages, balance billable hours, and ensure the clinic remains profitable. This topic came up recently in a conversation I had with a clinic owner. They were facing a common “double whammy” in the industry: […]
As a HR Consultant I work exclusively with clients who have employees and don’t provide advice to businesses who wish to engage contractors. While I work with businesses on strategies for transitioning contractors to an employment model, I understand that some businesses in the allied health sector still seek to engage contractors. I also don’t […]
As of August 26, 2024, significant changes to casual employment laws in Australia took effect under the Closing Loopholes (No 2) Amendments. These changes will impact all employers, including those in the allied health sector. While we see most Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists and Osteopaths employed Full Time when they are hired – […]
Hiring can be daunting, especially when you’re at capacity and desperately need that new practitioner to service clients or the administrative team member to shoulder the burdon of some workload.. Whether you’re hiring a physiotherapist, chiropractor, occupational therapist, remedial massage therapist, practice manager or any other member of your team, it can be challenging to […]
Calculating pay when you have a Hybrid Role One of the most common questions we receive from clinic owners and managers is whether an allied health professional, such as a physiotherapist, chiropractor, osteopath, remedial massage therapist or any others, can be paid a lower “admin” rate when performing non-clinical or administrative tasks. Employers may see […]
Understanding the ‘Right to Disconnect’ and Its Impact on Allied Health Practices With the introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023, the ‘Right to Disconnect’ has officially become part of Australian employment legislation. As of August 26, 2023, businesses with more than 15 employees are required to comply, and […]
When Jackie and David invited me to guest on their podcast, Folding Towels, I was thrilled. It’s not every day you get to chat with such vibrant and insightful hosts about a topic you’re passionate about—HR for Health Leaders. Episode 065 was all about getting staffing right, and I couldn’t wait to share my experiences […]
I joined James Crook on The Business of Massage and Wellness Podcast for an insightful discussion about the distinctions between contracting and employment in the allied health industry. In Episode 50 of their podcast series, we offer valuable guidance for massage therapists and practice owners trying to navigate the complexities of HR and employment. Changes […]
In my recent appearance on Connect: Massage & Myotherapy Australia, I had the opportunity to dive deep into some crucial HR topics with Davey, the CEO of Massage and Myotherapy Australia. During this engaging discussion, we tackled several key issues that impact health professionals and practice owners. Here’s a summary of the essential insights we […]
I don’t just talk to you about boring HR stuff that you can read online… I offer straight forward advice in language you can understand, with a strategic focus based on a specific understanding of the types of challenges you face in private allied health practices – regardless of whether you are a Remedial Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath, Naturopath, Dietician or other complimentary Allied Health Professional.
On top of my experience with all things related to running a clinic; I have worked with over 200 clients in allied health and have 14 years’ experience in HR, a Bachelor of Business majoring in HR Management & a Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations.
