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per the determined role, consider restructuring the position to accommodate your employee working on this basis in an ongoing capacity. Also, keep in mind that individuals will have differing concerns about coming together, and whilst you always need to listen and show understanding, there are some requests that you don’t necessarily need to agree to. For example, an employee at this point cannot refuse to come to work because other workers have not been vaccinated. However, you still need to prove to your employees that returning to work will incorporate all the necessary existing COVID-19 best practice workplace procedures. Such as, safe distancing, hand sanitising, QR Code tracking and checking of COVID-19 symptoms before entering an office/building/warehouse. The request to refuse entry or send employees home should they be exhibiting any COVID-19 registered symptoms should still be present in the workplace. All employees are within their rights to express their concerns should they believe these measures are not in place. Whilst we are in such a better place in 2021 than we were this time last year, remember we still need to be vigilant with required workplace COVID-19 practices. Be mindful of individual employees concerns and requests and what your rights and legal obligations, and entitlements are as an employer. l
If you would like any further information call the SSAA
HR HELP DESK 1300 01 SSAA / 1300 017 722
www.selfstorage.org.au
The SSAA welcomes Savills What they do
Savills offers the full spectrum of services from providing strategic advice to managing assets and projects and transacting deals. As members of the Australian Property Institute and a RICS regulated firm, their specialists provide real estate valuation services to a range of clients: AREITs, wholesale funds, superannuation funds, financial institutions, private owners and developers, government agencies and syndicators. When looking specifically at the storage sector, it is clear that this space is rapidly evolving, particularly across the major metropolitan cities. The demand for offsite storage has been fuelled by the trend for decreasing living spaces and the need for stock mobility and flexibility in retail (e-commerce and showroom/pop-up stores). The sector continues to attract substantial capital and is now regarded by many investors as an institutional-grade asset class. With the sector continuing to develop, the level of sophistication around pricing models has also increased.
How they can help
The market highly regards the Savills team of valuers to identify and solve complex property matters and provide timely and accurate advice. Savills reputation has been built on paying attention to detail and completing the valuation brief on time. In addition, the Savills Valuation & Advisory team is supported by extensive research capabilities and complimentary advice from colleagues in investment, leasing and development. Ensuring that they offer relevant valuation advice that is reflective of current market conditions. To find out more head to www.savills.com.au or contact Basil Simitci – Director Valuation & Advisory on: +61 7 3002 8884 or Mobile: +61 400 727 058
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