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Employer Advisory: Is your work strategy maximising productivity?
Have you reviewed your work strategy and performance measurement recently? In 2024, a survey revealed that 91% of companies offering…
EMPLOYER ADVISORY – New Rights for Workplace Delegates
We have some important updates regarding changes to Modern Awards that affect workplace delegates, effective 1 July 2024. Here’s what you…
EMPLOYER ADVISORY: 9 Steps to Ensure WHS Compliance
Discover how a proactive approach to WHS helped a business owner successfully defend against charges, with practical steps you can…
EMPLOYER ADVISORY: EOFY Payroll and Minimum Wage Increase
We have some important updates from the Fair Work Commission that may impact your payroll processes: Minimum Wage Increase Starting…
EMPLOYER ADVISORY: Are you responsible for your employees’ mental health at work?
Did you know, as an employer, you’re responsible for your employees’ mental health at work? With shifts in Work Health…
EMPLOYER ADVISORY – Managing Public Holidays
Do you know what to do if an employee asks to swap the ANZAC Day public holiday? ANZAC Day is…
Employer Advisory – Get Ready for Easter!
Easter public holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to get ready. Here’s what you need to know…
Employer Advisory – Important Updates – Closing Loopholes Bill No. 2
The Closing Loopholes No. 2 legislation passed Parliament on 12 February 2024, after the House approved amendments made in the Senate.…
Happy holidays!
To our valued clients, colleagues and friends, 2023 has just flown past, with much excitement. We had two major business…
Employer Advisory – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
As a business owner, we understand that the period leading up to Christmas can be a hectic time. If you…
Employer Advisory – A Guide to Terminating Casual Employees
Terminating the employment of a casual team member is undoubtedly a challenging and sensitive endeavour. As business owners or HR…
Employer Advisory – Navigating Performance Management
Today, we’re diving deep into the world of Performance Management with a fresh perspective: Continuous Review Thinking. As SMEs and…
Employer Advisory – Fair Work Changes with New Financial Year
Are you across the recent changes that came into effect with the new financial year? Here’s what you need to…
Employer Advisory – Celebrating 10 years!
We are thrilled to announce that Pinnacle People Solutions has achieved a milestone of 10 years in business. It has…
Employer Advisory – Shut Down Arrangements
The Fair Work Commission has been undertaking its 4 yearly review of Modern Awards, and there are some important changes…
Employer Advisory – Flexible Work Arrangements
As an employer, you may have already heard about the Fair Work Act and the types of employees who can…
Employer Advisory: Staff Retention Strategies
As the world of work continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever to prioritise the well-being and retention of…
Employer Advisory: Stay Surveys
The new year is upon us and while many of us are diving head first into 2023, others may not…
Employer Advisory: The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill is Here
In case you missed it, the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill passed Parliament A number of changes to Australia’s workplace…
Christmas Shutdown Notice
We will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period from the 21st December, reopening on 4 January 2023.…
It’s November which means it’s Small Business Month in NSW!
But what does that have to do with us and how can you take advantage? We are very excited to be…
Attracting Talent in a Tough Market
Have you reviewed how you’re going about attracting and retaining talent lately? 1 in 4 leaders say talent scarcity is a…
Are you building work with connection?
Have you connected with your team lately? What about a quick check-in? Today is R U OK day. A day to take…
The Dos and Don’ts of Performance Management
Have you had a conversation with your team lately? What about a review of their performance? Believe us, these conversations…
NEWS FLASH: PAID DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE
Legislation to add 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence leave has been introduced into parliament after years of campaigning.…
Bron Pearson – HR Awards 2022 Finalist!
We are very proud to announce that Bron is officially a finalist in the Australian HR awards for 2022! She…
Happy Birthday PPS!
Starting back in June 2013 with Bron and her laptop, we are now an incredible team of 9! Happy Birthday…
Minimum Wage Increase – July 2022
As you may or may not have seen, the Minimum Wage has increased and the Superannuation Threshold has changed! The…
What does the new Family and Domestic Violence Paid Leave mean for businesses?
News has recently broken about the Fair Work Commission’s decision to require paid family and domestic violence paid leave for employees employed…
Welcome to Megan, Senior HR Advisor!
Megan is coming on board as our new Senior HR Advisor, assisting our clients in the full range of Human…
The cost of hiring may be more than you think…
Attracting, screening, selecting, onboarding, and retaining employees might be costing you a lot more than you think. The price of making…
Client Support – Jacqui Newman
Our Senior HR Advisor, Jacqui Newman, has recently taken on the role of HR Lead within PPS allowing Bron to…
Welcome to Amanda, Recruitment & Admin Officer!
Amanda is coming on board to support the Pinnacle People Solutions team, assisting in recruitment, talent acquisition, and administration. She…
Reminder: Super Guarantee Increases on 1 July
Are your payroll systems ready for the Super Guarantee rise on 1 July 2022? From July 1 2022, the Super Guarantee is increasing…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 11 OCT 2021
? Health News Some restrictions in NSW have been lifted today for fully vaccinated people. Gyms, cafés, restaurants, pools, shops, hairdressers…
Bronwyn Pearson becomes the Far West Orana Employment Facilitator
MEDIA RELEASE 27 Sep 2021 Brought on to facilitate employment growth and job recovery in Far West Orana, Bronwyn Pearson…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 27 SEP 2021
? Health News Good news! NSW now has the roadmap out of 80% double dose target. From the Monday after NSW…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 20 SEP 21
? Health News Victorians – want to know your road out? Premier Andrews released the roadmap out of lockdown once vaccination…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 13 SEP 2021
? Health News Parts of regional NSW emerged out of lockdown on Saturday – hooray! Schools are open again. If employers…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 6 SEP 2021
? Health News NSW has reached 70% of first dosage in COVID-19 vaccinations – thank you to everyone who has contributed…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 30 AUG 2021
? Health News As of yesterday, the percentage of the eligible population that is fully vaccinated is: NSW: 35.85% VIC: 33.94%…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 23 AUG 2021
? Health News The NSW Government has extended the current lockdown in Greater Sydney until the end of September and introduced…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 16 AUG 2021
? Health News NSW is in a state-wide lockdown and citizens of NSW must stay at home unless there is a…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 9 AUG 2021
? Health News Tamworth will enter a snap 7 day lockdown from 5pm today!! There are no cases identified yet but…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 2 AUG 2021
Olympic News • Australia currently has 14 Gold Medals! We are currently 4th on the ladder sitting behind China, the…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 26 JULY 2021
? Regional News The Queensland government closed the border with NSW last week and re-established a border zone. Glen Innes Severn,…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 19 JULY 2021
? Regional News ACM Rural Events have announced the postponement of the AgQuip field days from 17-19 August in Gunnedah…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 12 JULY 2021
–IMPORTANT– From TODAY 12 July, all workplaces and retail businesses must use the NSW Government’s QR code to check in…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 5 JULY 2021
? Health News Greater Sydney remains in lockdown this week, . If you have been in the Greater Sydney area…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 28 JUNE 2021
? Health News The Delta COVID-19 strain is spreading across the country from two sources – one in Sydney and…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 21 JUNE 2021
? Health News The Delta COVID-19 strain is responsible for the current outbreak in Sydney, with 11 cases identified so…
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 15 JUNE 2021
? Health News Victoria is on track to ease restrictions this week, with 67 cases now recorded in this outbreak.…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 7 JUNE 2021
? Health News Victoria’s 4th lockdown has been extended for another week with at least 70 positive cases identified in…
MONDAY NEWS POST – 31 MAY 2021
? Health News Victoria’s 4th lockdown is underway, and is due to end at 11:59pm on Thursday. So far 54…
MONDAY NEWS POST – 24 MAY 2021
? Health News 15 suburbs in Sydney’s inner west are on alert after traces of COVID found in local sewerage…
MONDAY NEWS POST – 17 MAY 2021
? Health News Restrictions have been eased in Greater Sydney from today after no new cases of community transmission were…
MONDAY NEWS POST – 10 MAY 2021
? Health News Sydney’s increased restrictions will be extended to the end of this week, while health authorities continue to…
MONDAY NEWS POST – 3 MAY 2021
? Health News Phase 2a of Australia’s vaccine program commences today, with all Australians over 50 now eligible to receive…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 26 APRIL 2021
? Health News Perth and the Peel region of Western Australia entered a snap lockdown on Saturday, after a Victorian…
MONDAY NEWS POST – 19 APRIL 2021
? Health News Authorities suspect that a string of new cases in Sydney hotel quarantine were spread between hotel rooms,…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 12 APRIL 2021
? Health News The NSW vaccine program is underway, with the Astra Zeneca vaccine continuing to be used for over…
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE – 6 APRIL 2021
? Health News Restrictions on travel in and out of Queensland were lifted last Thursday, with only a small number…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 29 MARCH 2021
? Health News Greater Brisbane will go into a 3 day lockdown from 5pm today following 7 cases of community…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 22 MARCH 2021
? Health News The NSW vaccine program is underway, with group 1b commencing vaccinations today. To find out when your…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 15 MARCH 2021
? Health News NSW broke its 55 days streak of no community transmission with a quarantine security worker being diagnosed…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 8 MARCH 2021
It’s International Women’s Day! Let’s #choosetochallenge to help forge a gender equal world. https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ ? Health News Restrictions in NSW…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 1 MARCH 2021
? Health News NSW continues its run of no new community transmission! Restrictions have been eased further, commencing last Friday…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 22 FEBRUARY 2021
? Health News NSW continues its run of no new community transmission! Victoria has returned to “COVIDSafe Summer” restrictions after…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 15 FEBRUARY 2021
? Health News Victoria has returned to Stage 4 restrictions for a 5 day short, sharp circuit breaker in order…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 8 FEBRUARY 2021
? Health News A returned overseas traveller in NSW has returned a positive COVID test 16 days after entering hotel…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 1 FEBRUARY 2021
? Health News Perth and two WA regions have been placed in a five-day lockdown after a hotel quarantine security…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 25 JANUARY 2021
? Health News No community transmission cases recorded in NSW in the last seven days. Health Minister Greg Hunt has…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 18 JANUARY 2021
? Health News – Greater Sydney (including the Wollongong region, Blue Mountains and Central Coast) continues to be under more…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 11 JANUARY 2021
? Health News – There are now 150 cases associated with the Avalon cluster and 23 associated with the Berala…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 4 JANUARY 2021
Welcome to 2021! We hope you had a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Pinnacle People Solutions is back…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 28 DECEMBER 2020
? COVID Update This week’s COVID-19 update is a reminder that there are many things we can do to stay…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 21 DECEMBER 2020
COVID Update – NSW Health have announced 30 new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the past 24 hours,…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 14 DECEMBER 2020
COVID Update – Australia is doing great! Let’s keep it up over the holiday period and as office workers return…
Return to Workplace: Strategy Series: What guidelines can we follow?
How has #COVID19 impacted workplaces? What is happening now and what will happen to the future of work? Join our…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 7 DECEMBER 2020
COVID Update – NSW has further lifted restrictions from TODAY. For the full list visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/…/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under… . Changes affecting business…
Make Your Staff and Business Healthy – Lessons for 2021
Consultant Psychologist Jessica Pearson looks at what lessons we can take from this year into 2021 to make our staff…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 30 NOVEMBER 2020
? COVID Update – NSW will make significant changes to COVID restrictions from 1 December 2020, with up to 50…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 23 NOVEMBER 2020
NSW has recorded 14 days with no local COVID-19 cases! Plus, the Victorian border is now open. The NSW Budget…
Return to Workplace: Strategy Series: How do we evolve?
How has #COVID19 impacted workplaces? What is happening now and what will happen to the future of work? Join our…
MONDAY NEWS UPDATE – 16 NOVEMBER 2020
JobSeeker supplement has been extended to end of March 2021, but with a rate cut. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/…/im-job-seeker If your employees are…
Return to Workplace: Strategy Series: What is Happening and What is Next?
How has #COVID19 impacted workplaces? What is happening now and what will happen to the future of work? Join our…
Employer Advisory – News Update and Analysis – 9 November 2020
News Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bron Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Pinnacle…
Assertive Communication in the Workplace (Employer Advisory – Psychology)
A webinar from our Consultant Psychologist Jessica Pearson discussing the topic: Assertive Communication in the Workplace For the fact sheet…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis – 2 November 2020
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Pinnacle…
Policy and Procedures – your lawful obligations – a focus on regional small biz
It is essential for businesses to meet their lawful obligations to have robust, usable policies and procedures in place, and…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis – 26 October 2020
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Michelle Westlund, HR Project Officer of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each…
Are you paying your staff correctly? A focus on regional small biz
Given the recent news about large organisations owing significant unpaid wages to their employees, you might be asking yourself whether…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Michelle Westlund, HR Project Officer of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each…
What does good record keeping look like? – A focus on regional small biz
It is essential for businesses to meet their lawful record keeping obligations in relation to staff and payroll and doing…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Michelle Westlund, HR Project Officer of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each…
NSW Small Business Month – Employment Contracts & Position Descriptions
Do you have robust and accurate employment contracts and position descriptions? To protect both you and your employees, it is…
2020 Federal Budget – Key Points for Business & the Regions
On Tuesday 6 October 2020, the 2020-2021 Australian Federal Budget was released. Pinnacle People Solutions CEO Bron Pearson has all…
NSW Small Business Month – Celebrating Regional Small Business!
An interactive Q & A with our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, Jo Lysaght of Lysaghts Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Meg Georkas…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis – 28 September 2020. An interactive Q & A with Michelle Westlund, HR Project Officer of…
Employer Advisory – Supporting Regional Business – Why Join Your Local Chamber of Commerce?
An interactive Q & A with our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, discussing the topic: Supporting Regional Business – Why Join Your…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Michelle Westlund, HR Project Officer of Pinnacle People SolutioEach Monday…
Employer Advisory – Getting Business Reorganisation Right. Set Up Your Business For Success.
An interactive Q & A with our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, discussing the topic: Getting Business Reorganisation Right. Set Up Your…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Michelle Westlund, HR Project Officer of Pinnacle People Solutions.Each Monday…
Mental Health First Aid (Employer Advisory – Psychology)
An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist discussing the topic: Mental Health First Aid
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Bronwyn…
Employer Advisory – JobKeeper 2.0 Are You Ready?
An interactive Q & A with our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, discussing the topic: JobKeeper 2.0 Are You Ready?
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Bronwyn…
Employer Advisory – The Potential Nasties of Employment & How to Handle Them
An interactive Q & A with our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, discussing the topic: The Potential Nasties of Employment & How…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Bronwyn…
Pinnacle People Solutions Advisory: Paid Personal Leave – High Court Clarification (Employer Advisory)
Employer Advisory: The High Court has made a determination clarifying how paid personal leave is accrued and taken August 2020.
Recruiting in the Regions: A Client Perspective with Richard Oates (Employer Advisory)
An Employer Advisory with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO, Pinnacle People Solutions, discussing Recruiting in the Regions: A Client Perspective with Richard…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Bronwyn…
Threading the Needle: Having Difficult Conversations to Protect your Business (Employer Advisory)
An interactive Q & A with our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, discussing the topic: Threading the Needle: Managing Difficult Staff to…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Bronwyn…
Client Support Arrangements (COVID-19) – Pinnacle People Solutions
Client Support Arrangements (COVID-19) – Pinnacle People Solutions
How Do I Cope With Another Lockdown? (Employer Advisory – Psychology)
An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist discussing the topic: How Do I Cope With Another Lockdown?
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Bronwyn…
Employer Advisory August 2020 – Our ‘New Normal’
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it looks like our ‘new normal’ will continue to involve regular upheaval and changes, shifting…
HR & WHS Audit and Framework Build: What Happens? (Employer Advisory)
An Interview with Tina Allen, Manager Secretary, Quirindi RSL with; HR & WHS Audit and Framework Build; What Happens? An…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Bronwyn…
Economic and Fiscal Outlook; What Does It Mean for Employers? (Employer Advisory)
An interactive Q & A with our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, discussing the topic: Economic and Fiscal Outlook; What Does It…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Bronwyn…
Worried We’re Headed for Lockdown Again? All the HR Must-Knows (Employer Advisory)
An interactive Q & A with our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, discussing the topic: Worried We’re Headed for Lockdown Again? All…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Each Monday Bronwyn…
The Psychology of a Good Workspace (Employer Advisory)
An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist discussing the topic: The Psychology of a Good Workspace; Set Yourself…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
Our Monday Employer Advisory livestream provided a COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO,…
Payroll Pitfalls (Employer Advisory)
An interview with Rachel Fenn, CEO, Early Bird Bookkeeping. Rachel addresses Payroll Pitfalls; How to Identify Issues and Tips to…
COVID-19 Update and Analysis (Employer Advisory)
Monday’s Employer Advisory livestream addressed the topic: COVID-19 Update and Analysis. An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO,…
Employer Advisory – What’s Next?
Our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, addressed the topic: COVID-19 What’s Next? An interactive Q & A from a HR perspective.
Employer Advisory – Post-COVID Workplace Design with Kate Dodd, Interior Architect, Woods Bagot
An interview with Kate Dodd of Woods Bagot. Kate addresses post-COVID workplace design. Kate is a global leader in workplace…
Employer Advisory – Cyber Security and Productivity Tools for use in a Partially or Fully Remote-Working Workforce
An interview with Laurence Nussbaumer, CEO of nTech & Communications. Laurence addresses cyber security, the common risks, the cost to…
Employer Advisory – COVID-19 Update
Employer Advisory (live stream) : An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions. Bronwyn provided…
Employer Advisory – How Are Your Employees Coping During COVID?
Our Employer Advisory (livestream) delivered by our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, addressed the topic: How are Your Employees Coping During COVID?…
Employer Advisory – What to Expect When Employees Return to the Workplace
Our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson, addressed the topic: What to Expect When Employees Return to the Workplace? An interactive Q & A…
Employer Advisory – JobMaker Update; Remote Working and Maintaining a Positive Workplace Culture
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Psychology: The Perils and Positives of Perfectionism in the Workplace
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist, delivering; Psychology: The Perils and Positives of Perfectionism in…
Employer Advisory – Can Your Business Survive Without JobKeeper? 15 June 2020
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – What’s Your New Normal? Navigating the Landmines (12 June 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Managing the Unmanageable; Dealing with Staff Issues the Right Way (11 June 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Buying or Selling a Business: What are Your Employment Obligations (10 June 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Psychology: Managing Conflict in the Workplace (9 June 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist, delivering; Psychology – Managing Conflict in the Workplace. Delivered…
Employer Advisory – What is JobMaker? (5 June 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Preparing to Recruit – Where to Start (4 June 2020)
Employer Advisory: (livestream) delivered by Gretel Khan, Recruitment Consultant, and Gina Mackenzie, HR Officer. Thursday’s Employer Advisory (livestream) delivered by…
Employer Advisory – Interview; Workplace Ergonomics at Home with Deb Hunter, CEO, Move Better for Life and Workhealth Australia (3 June 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Weekend Update; Unfair Dismissals and Other Nasties (1 June 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Where are you at with JobKeeper? (29 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – People are on the move again: What does this mean for your Business? (28 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Navigating COVID-19 & Other Workplace Challenges: Interview with Lysaghts Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (27 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Psychology: Strategies & Tips for Relocating New & Existing Employees (26 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist, delivering; Psychology – Employee Assistance Programs. Delivered by our…
Employer Advisory – Weekend Update and Are your Casuals Really Casuals? (25 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Leave during COVID-19: Managing Paid and Unpaid leave. (22 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Recruitment: In a Regional Context (21 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Business has picked up – How to bring staff back. (20 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Psychology – Employee Assistance Programs (19 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist, with Psychology – Employee Assistance Programs. Delivered by our…
Employer Advisory – Weekend Update and Working from Home for 2 months: Do you know how it’s going? (18 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – What if it’s all too hard? Your curly questions answered. (15 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Workplace Health and Safety: What does normal look like now? (14 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Workplace Health and Safety – How do we get back on the job and in the office? (13 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Psychology Mindfulness Exercises (12 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Consultant Psychologist, with Psychology Mindfulness Exercises. Delivered by our Consultant Psychologist, Tuesday’s…
Employer Advisory – Weekend Update – What the heck do we do now? (11 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – National Cabinet Update (9 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – JobKeeper enabling directions – Case Studies; Changing duties (8 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Innovative recruitment strategies to get the best outcomes. (7 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Recognising signs of burnout in yourself and your staff and what you can do about it. (5 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist, with recognising signs of burnout in yourself and your…
Employer Advisory – JobKeeper enabling directions; Case Studies: Changing hours and wages (4 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Working at home with kids, what it’s really like and how we’re doing it. (1 May 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Jessica Kliendeinst of Pinnacle People Solutions. Friday’s Employer Advisory (livestream), delivered by…
Employer Advisory – Case Study: JobKeeper enabling directions (30 April 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – What has COVID-19 revealed about the vulnerabilities of our business? What can we do about it for the future? (29 April 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Psychology: Doing the hard stuff of Business (28 April 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist, with Psychology: Managing family relationships during COVID-19. Delivered by…
Employer Advisory – Weekend Update plus Pivot and ramp up – What to keep in mind (27 April 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Strategies for keeping your team connected (24 April 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Reducing hours when working from home. Stand down vs redundancy (23 April 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Changing staff hours and pay: Industrial Relations requirements (22 April 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Psychology: Managing family relationships during COVID-19 (21 April 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist, with Psychology: Managing family relationships during COVID-19. Delivered by…
Employer Advisory – Balancing work and caring responsibilities (17 April 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Implementing the JobKeeper Program (16 April 2020)
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Leave entitlements and COVID-19
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Self-compassion during self-isolation
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist, with tips to self-compassion during self-isolation and COVID-19. Pinnacle…
Employer Advisory – JobKeeper Legislation – what are the details?
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Not eligible for the JobKeeper Program? What are your alternatives?
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Tips to maintain a good routine during social distancing
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist, with tips to maintain a good routine during social…
Employer Advisory -Workers Compensation and COVID-19
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Partially reducing your workforce while meeting your obligations
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – JobKeeper payment, including how to rehire terminated employees
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – PSYCHOLOGY: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with our Consultant Psychologist, regarding Mental Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19. Pinnacle People…
Employer Advisory – JobKeeper Program
Employer Advisory: An interactive livestream with our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson which covered the JobKeeper Program. Bronwyn also provided an update from…
Employer Advisory – Working remotely during COVID-19
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory: Clerks Private Sector Award 2020 (COVID-19)
On Saturday, the Fair Work Commission made a determination varying the Clerks Private Sector Award 2020, inserting a new temporary Schedule…
Employer Advisory – Reducing and Restructuring during COVID-19
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Employer Advisory – Options and obligations during COVID-19
Employer Advisory: An interactive Q & A with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO of Pinnacle People Solutions, regarding COVID-19 from a HR…
Client Support Arrangements (COVID-19) – Pinnacle People Solutions Advisory.
To our valued colleagues, clients and communities, The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is forcing everyone to rethink how they interact with…
COVID-19- Are you across your employer obligations?
As we sit back, horrified at the alarming behaviour around the ‘great toilet paper crisis of 2020’ it is essential…
Six reasons why courage is necessary but not always easy
It’s rare to hear leadership discussed without courage being mentioned at the same time, but even so it’s not always…
Employee activism grows as unions decline
The adage that employees are both a business’ greatest risk and its greatest asset is never truer than when applied…
When it comes to absenteeism, size matters
Why do some workplaces have large amounts of absenteeism whilst others don’t? Is it because certain types of industries are…
Court battle over what ‘a day’ means for workers’ leave
The definition of a ‘day’ under the Fair Work Act has been central to a Federal Court case, and now…
Downloading porn automatically a sackable offence? Think again.
You might think a case where an employee downloads hardcore pornography onto work devices would obviously be a sackable offence,…
When your employees are the ones stealing from you
In 2018 the Australian Federal Police were reported as saying that employees or former employees were responsible for 70 per…
Wage theft
Expert warns that new work practices make underpayment of staff more likely. Documented cases of wage theft are constantly popping…
What millennials want
Millennials are the new normal, and companies who disregard what’s important to them do so at their peril. There are…
Women in Business 2019: Bronwyn Pearson and Gretel Khan
Multi-award winning HR consultancy Pinnacle People Solutions continues to grow across regional Australia. Bronwyn Pearson and Gretel Khan were showcased…
PINNACLE PEOPLE SOLUTIONS APPPOINTED TO CONDUCT AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRATS’ CANDIDATE ASSSESSMENT PROCESS FOR 2019 FEDERAL ELECTION
Pinnacle People Solutions is delighted to announce it has been engaged by the Australian Democrats to conduct their candidate assessment…
Armidale Small Business Owner, Bronwyn Pearson, Wins Outstanding Business Leader 2018 New England North West Region Business Awards.
CEO and Principal Consultant Bronwyn Pearson founded Pinnacle People Solutions in 2013. Pinnacle People Solutions (PPS) is a boutique Human…
Interview with Focus Magazine
New England Focus Magazine interview with Bronwyn Pearson, CEO, Pinnacle People Solutions after winning the Outstanding Business Leader category as…
New England-based HR firm high performer in local government arena
Locally-based Pinnacle People Solutions has achieved NSW-wide Local Government Approved Contractor status for the provision of HR services. Key selection…
Our CEO, Bronwyn Pearson featured in Focus New England’s Business Minds Column
In the April 2018 edition of Focus Magazine’s Business Minds, our Chief Executive Officer, Bronwyn Pearson, shares her personal and…
National Recruitment Search for Director NECOM
National search successfully attracts outstanding musician and music educator, Russell Bauer to head up the New England Conservatorium of Music…
Community Legal Service Celebrates Its 21st
Vital Volunteer-led Community Legal Service Celebrates its 21st Road warrior solicitors clock up 500,000 kilometres in 21 years The North…
Winner 2016 Excellence in Business Ethics
We are so proud to have been nominated for the 2016 Armidale Business Chamber Awards in the categories of Excellence…
RMA Network
HR Fundamentals Workshop Series It is with great pleasure we can officially advise that Pinnacle People Solutions will be working with…
Are you concerned about Australia’s Future?
CountryMinded are seeking nominations for Candidates to run for both Houses of Parliament in the upcoming 2016 Federal Election. Are…
MEDIA RELEASE: Changing the Face of Australian Politics: A New Approach to Candidate Recruitment
Regionally-based specialist HR Agency, Pinnacle People Solutions is excited to announce it has been appointed to manage the Candidate recruitment…
Women in Business Feature Story March 2016
It has been an exciting 12 months for Pinnacle People Solutions with our business winning Best New Business in 2015,…
Women in Business Cover March 2016
New England Focus Magazine Women in Business Feature March 2016 Bronwyn Pearson, Director and Principal Consultant was honoured to be…
Dumaresq Lions Youth of the Year Award 2015
Pinnacle People Solutions was proud to once again sponsor the Dumaresq Lions Youth of the Year Quest. Congratulations to all…
Winner Best New Business in 2015
We were very excited and privileged for Pinnacle People Solutions to be named Best New Business at the Armidale Business…
Finalist in the Ethics, Innovation and Best New Business 2015
We are proud to announce that Pinnacle People Solutions is a finalist in the Ethics, Innovation and Best New Business…
NSW Business Chamber NENW Excellence in Small Business Finalist 2014
Winner of the Armidale Chamber Excellence in Business Ethics Award and Runner Up Best New Business 2014. A huge thanks…
Small Business Health Check
Do you know what level of HR risk you currently have?Do your staff know more about their rights and responsibilities…
VALUE PRICING
Proposals and packages are individually tailored to address your unique business’ needs. There is no charge for you to discuss…
QUALITY COMMITMENT
We are dedicated to providing quality service to our clients. At the end of each assignment a quality survey is…
OUTSOURCING YOUR HR REQUIREMENTS
Your business may require ongoing HR support. By engaging HR expertise, either off-site or through embedding a part time HR…
CONFIDENTIALITY
Our process is respectful and considered. We understand the need to protect the privacy of your business and those who…
RECRUITMENT GUARANTEE
In the unlikely event that your newly recruited staff member leaves your employment within six months of their commencement, we…
EVIDENCE OF QUALITY OUTCOMES
We pride ourselves on the service and delivery of high standard HR solutions for your business. We have successfully worked…
ON CALL SUPPORT
A poor recruitment decision or not knowing how to manage a tricky staff situation can make or break a small…
Bronwyn Pearson Consulting rebrands to Pinnacle People Solutions
Rebranding in 2015 from Bronwyn Pearson Consulting to Pinnacle People Solutions was celebrated in this Focus article. Read the full…