Transformative HR Solutions for Modern Businesses

Effective industrial relations management is essential for maintaining harmony between employers, employees, and unions. At Peoplemix Consulting, we specialise in helping businesses navigate the complexities of union negotiations, industrial disputes, and compliance with industrial instruments. With a wealth of experience in leading IR functions and negotiating within complex industrial landscapes, we offer strategic solutions to mitigate risks and foster positive employer-employee relationships:

• Union Negotiations
  Successfully negotiating with unions requires expertise, empathy, and strategic planning. We offer consulting services to help businesses prepare for and lead union negotiations that protect their operational integrity while ensuring fairness for employees. Our approach focuses on proactive relationship management and conflict resolution to minimise the risk of industrial action.

• Enterprise Agreement Strategy
  Enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs) are critical to aligning the expectations of your workforce with the strategic goals of your business. We assist in the development and negotiation of EBAs, ensuring that your agreements comply with industrial laws, remain competitive, and are financially sustainable.

• Industrial Risk Mitigation
  We provide proactive strategies to mitigate the risk of industrial action and disputes before they escalate. Our focus is on identifying potential areas of conflict early and working closely with your leadership team to address concerns before they affect your operations.

Maintaining positive employee relations is the cornerstone of a productive and engaged workforce. Our Employee Relations Consulting services help businesses manage workplace disputes, performance issues, and complex casework with a focus on compliance, fairness, and employee engagement. We offer expert guidance in:

• Change Management Leadership
  Organisational change can disrupt the workplace, especially in unionised environments. We help businesses navigate workforce changes smoothly and effectively, ensuring that transitions are handled with clear communication, strategic planning, and employee buy-in. Whether it’s restructuring, mergers, or workforce reductions, we provide leadership in driving successful outcomes.

• Complex Case Management
  When sensitive or complex employee relations issues arise, it’s critical to have an experienced consultant by your side. We offer support in managing complex employee cases, including workplace disputes, disciplinary actions, and grievances. Our approach ensures that all cases are handled in compliance with employment law and industrial agreements, minimising risk and maintaining organisational integrity.

• Employee Relations Strategy
  Developing an overarching employee relations strategy is key to fostering a positive, collaborative workplace. We provide strategic guidance to help businesses create employee relations frameworks that align with their values and business objectives. From policy development to performance management systems, we ensure that your workforce strategy supports a productive, engaged, and compliant work environment.

Competitive and compliant remuneration packages are essential for attracting and retaining top talent. At Peoplemix Consulting, we provide expert consulting services that help businesses design remuneration frameworks that align with industry standards and comply with employment laws. Our services include:

• Executive Remuneration Frameworks
  Executive remuneration frameworks are critical in ensuring internal equity by maintaining fairness within the organisation and aligning compensation with leadership roles’ responsibilities and impact. Additionally, they establish external market parity and competitiveness, enabling businesses to attract and retain top executive talent while positioning themselves effectively in their industry. We help businesses to get the internal/external balance right.

• Benefits Optimisation
  Effective benefits programs are key to maintaining employee satisfaction and retention. We provide guidance on optimising benefits, including superannuation, salary packaging, and other perks. Our focus is on ensuring your benefits programs remain competitive while staying compliant with industrial agreements and regulatory requirements.

• Short-Term Incentive Programs
  We assist businesses in designing short-term incentive (STI) programs that reward performance and contribute to employee retention. By aligning STI programs with broader organisational goals, we help businesses develop incentive structures that drive both employee engagement and business results.