Whatever the issue you face within your organisation, people are the answer. It could be underperformance, lack of engagement, lack of training and development, wrong people in the wrong job, or misaligned expectations - any of these issues can have significant ramifications on the overall success of the organisation.
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Performance
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One of the challenges of running a business with employees is ensuring they are engaged in delivering high-quality outcomes for the organisation, with not only what they do, but how they act. Aligning your Values-driven behaviours and your performance framework will help you achieve this.
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Outcome-based performance management provides the most engaging and productive outcomes for employees and their managers. To achieve this, businesses need to get the basics right:
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Clearly defined organisational goals, targets and values
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Outcome/KPI-based position descriptions
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Regular and direct feedback to review progress to goals, values and KPIs.
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To help you manage your performance feedback session, we recommend our clients use our Feedback 5 methodology, which you can access for free once logged in: Feedback 5
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Termination
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If your employee is not performing, despite your best efforts to support, train and guide them, or due to a significant breach (theft, abusive behaviour etc), termination may be your only option.
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Prior to taking the steps to terminate an employee, it is worth seeking advice to ensure that you have a full understanding of the potential risks and to ensure you complete the termination process using a just and fair process.
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If a termination does result in a Fair Work claim, you don't have to go to a lawyer, you can use a skilled Workplace Advocate.
Practical People Management Support When You Need It Most​
Managing people is one of the most rewarding and challenging parts of running a business. Whether you're supporting high-performing employees, addressing underperformance, navigating workplace conflict or managing a difficult termination, having experienced HR support can help you make informed decisions while reducing risk.
At Martha Travis People Innovators, we work alongside business owners and leaders to provide practical, commercially focused people management advice. Our goal is to help you address workplace issues early, manage employee performance confidently and create positive outcomes for both your people and your organisation.
Every workplace is different, which is why our advice is tailored to your business, your culture and your industry. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all HR—we provide solutions that are legally compliant, pragmatic and aligned with your business objectives.
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When Can We Help?​
Our People Management Solutions are designed to support organisations through every stage of the employee lifecycle, particularly when challenging conversations or complex workplace matters arise.
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We regularly assist businesses with:​
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Performance management and performance improvement plans
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Employee coaching and development
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Managing difficult workplace conversations
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Workplace investigations
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Misconduct and disciplinary processes
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Conflict resolution and mediation
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Absenteeism and attendance management
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Employee grievances and complaints
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Bullying, harassment and workplace behaviour matters
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Restructures and organisational change
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Redundancies and workforce planning
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Terminations and managing unfair dismissal risk
Whether the issue is straightforward or highly complex, we'll help you understand your obligations and develop a practical plan for moving forward.
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The Benefits of Professional HR Support​
Managing employee matters correctly protects both your people and your business. By engaging experienced HR professionals early, you can:
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Reduce the risk of costly Fair Work claims.
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Ensure compliance with Australian employment legislation and Modern Awards.
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Improve manager confidence when handling difficult conversations.
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Create fair, consistent and transparent people management practices.
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Resolve workplace issues before they escalate.
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Improve employee engagement, accountability and performance.
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Protect your workplace culture during periods of change.
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Save valuable time by having experienced HR guidance available when you need it.
Our focus is always on finding practical solutions that balance legal compliance with positive business outcomes.
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Our Approach​
People management is about more than solving problems—it's about helping leaders build capable, engaged and high-performing teams.
We partner with organisations to provide ongoing HR advice, coaching and workplace support, equipping managers with the confidence to have meaningful conversations, set clear expectations and manage employee performance effectively.
Where formal processes are required, we guide you through each step, ensuring documentation, communication and decision-making are compliant, fair and aligned with best practice.
Whether you're dealing with a single employee matter or building stronger leadership capability across your organisation, we're here to support you every step of the way.
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Why Choose Martha Travis People Innovators?​
✔ Practical, commercially focused HR advice
✔ Support tailored to Australian workplaces
✔ Experienced in complex employee relations matters
✔ Trusted by small businesses, not-for-profits and growing organisations
✔ Helping leaders build confident, capable and engaged teams
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Ready for Practical HR Support?​
People issues don't have to become business problems. Whether you need advice on performance management, employee relations or workplace compliance, we're here to help you manage your people with confidence.​