Welcome to EMPWR Solutions
Your workplace partner | EMPWRing you to make sense of HR & employment law
Welcome to EMPWR Solutions
Your workplace partner | EMPWRing you to make sense of HR & employment law
About EMPWR Solutions
We're ready to be your workplace partner!
EMPWR Solutions is a boutique consulting firm specialising in HR, employment and workplace relations law.
Vanessa James-McPhee launched EMPWR Solutions in 2019 and values the opportunity and time she spends with clients to support and partner with them on HR and workplace matters & projects.
Vanessa's career has seen her providing employment law advice, strategy and practical solutions to businesses of all sizes across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Her breadth of knowledge & experience spans several decades, where she's worked for a peak industry body, boutique & national law firms as well as national & international retailers.
Currently Vanessa balances her work time between EMPWR and HIES.
Vanessa has presented at numerous conferences around Australia & has delivered training to both large and small groups of employees, managers & owners on a wide range of HR and employment law topics.
EMPWR (pronounced "empower") is a combination of employment and workplace relations; and just like the meaning of the word, we want to EMPWR our clients so that they are more confident in this ever changing and often complex area. Officially the name EMPWR Solutions came to life when Vanessa's daughter gave her mum the bracelet to the left after she'd attended a school leadership development day. This act of kindness had the effect of transferring confidence & the symbolism Vanessa needed to convert intention into action and reaffirm the positive decision to launch EMPWR Solutions. discrimination in the workplace human resources employment and workplace law
Solutions & Services
We work with businesses of all sizes providing a diverse range of workplace & HR support & resources.
The EMPWR Solutions team is here to support & lighten your workload. We will do this by listening to what's going on & identify the right level of support, solutions, resources and advice needed.
Here's a snapshot of our Solutions & Services; but if you're looking for more detail, click on the button to Learn More or Contact Us to discuss.
HR Projects & In-House HR / Employment Law
Got a HR or workplace project that you don't want to do, or simply need additional support in one way or another? Instead of recruiting somone new, engage EMPWR Solutions. Our experienced practitioners will partner with you and get on with what needs doing.
We can also backfill any open HR and employment law roles or simply be Your Workplace Partner on a day to day basis.
Email Vanessa to start the conversation.
Drafting Employment Contracts
Whether you want a contract for your casual or CEO, the EMPWR Solutions have the expertise to draft it for you. We will take the time to find out what's important & determine whether post employment restraints & obligations are needed. Our contracts comply with workplace laws and are drafted in clear, plain English to ensure both parties understand their contractual obligations.
Performance Management & Dismissal
Not sure how to manage an underperforming employee
or bring their employment to an end and still comply with Fair Work and other workplace laws? Contact the EMPWR team to discuss the issues & get clear next steps.
Policies & Training
Workplace policies set out the organisation's expectations around behaviour & conduct. EMPWR will take the time to understand your business & what you want to achieve. Learn More about how we can customise & tailor policies and training for your team
HR Review + Award & Wage Compliance
How compliant would your business be if the Fair Work Ombudsman did a random audit of your workplace?
Click here to find out how the EMPWR team can help.
Document Drafting & Review
Our skilled and experienced team can save you time by drafting employment and workplace documents that are clear, understandable and compliant with Australian workplace laws.
Respect @ Work & Workplace Investigations
The EMPWR team are experienced workplace investigators and skilled communicators who can connect with all workplace investigation stakeholders. We are focused on the detail and are dedicated to conducting fair and impartial investigations. Contact EMPWR to discuss & start the investigation process
Sick & Injured Employees + COVID-19 Issues
We know discrimination, workers compensation & Fair Work laws and can give you peace of mind when advising you on all aspects of managing sick and injured employees & COVID related issues.
Workplace Claims
Receiving notification of a claim can be stressful and overwhelming. Learn More about how the EMPWR team can provide you with practical recommendations and next steps in managing and resolving a matter.
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
The EMPWR team love coffee & catching up with clients, so feel free to drop us a line & we can work something out
EMPWR Solutions | Your Workplace Partner
