Donna is qualified in Human Resources Management, Business Management, and Practice Management having worked in mental health and the animal care industry. Having worked in the animal care industry for 15 years in Management and HR Donna understands the complexities within this unique industry and is passionate in supporting veterinary clinics across Australia with all HR related matters.
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As employees deal with more pressure than ever before—from navigating a global health crisis to juggling work-life balance in a reactive industry such as veterinary we need to consider as employers how we...
My employee has asked for a flexible working arrangement, do I have to agree to their request? Requests for flexible working arrangements form part of the National Employment Standards (NES). The NES apply...
What’s the ‘Prohibiting Pay Secrecy’ law all about & how does it impact my veterinary team? The new Prohibiting Pay Secrecy law is now in place which means it is important to consider if you have...
Can I force my employees to take annual leave at any time? From 1st May 2023 the Fair Work Commission has determined to vary shutdown clauses in 78 modern awards. This includes The Animal Care and...
One question I get asked frequently is why we need policies and procedures in veterinary practices. While an employment contract is important to establish employee/employer relationships, it should be...
Specialising in the veterinary industry,Harmonise HR takes the stress out of HR for practice owners by providing expert advice. 1. They are absolute experts at….. Harmonise HR are the absolute experts at all things HR! They provide you with solutiions
"I have an employee returning from maternity leave and she wants fewer hours, but what she has requested does not work in our business. What should I do?" An employee returning from parental leave...
"I want to extend the probationary period of one of my veterinary team members beyond six months. Is this ok and is it a good idea?" It is important to ensure all new employees are set up to...
