Your HR System and Smarts for SME Success
Does your company regularly invest in professional development for its employees? If not, it may be time to reconsider the many benefits that it can bring to your business. A lot of small business owners shy away from investing in employee education and training because they think that it will cost them too much. But […]
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There’s no doubt about it – automation is changing the face of HR. With so many tasks now involved in managing employees, businesses are now looking for ways to stream line processes, make tasks easier and save as much time as possible. It’s important to remember that HR will always be about people, but there […]
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When you spend so many hours at work, it shouldn’t be somewhere that you dread going every day. Employees should look forward to going to work and the challenges that each day can bring. But when a business has a poor culture it can make staff think twice about getting out of bed in the […]
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The importance of employee engagement can’t be understated – It’s one of the key elements of a having a successful and productive business. There have been endless studies that show that engaged employees are assets to your business. They are more likely to voluntarily invest extra time and effort into their jobs and more likely to […]
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You have an employee who isn’t quite performing or contributing their fair share. While you know it’s something that you need to address, its certainly not something you’re looking forward to doing. Raising your concerns with an employee about under-performance can be a difficult task– especially if the person is a long-term member of […]
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Attention employers: here’s an easy way to help retain your talent. When research shows 25 per cent of employees leave their jobs after just three months, you know it’s time to address the reasons, and stop them from happening to you. [...]
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For entrepreneurs just starting out on their start-up journey, it can at times be a lonely existence with little support. For this reason, it is important to find mentors who will help you find your direction and encourage you to reach your full potential. When you’re just starting out you’re full of great ideas. […]
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For small and medium sized businesses, the makeup of your team can have a significant impact on overall performance. It comes down to not just having the right blend of skills but also the cohesiveness of the team and their engagement with the work that will give your business a competitive advantage. But what happens […]
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25 percent of employees leave their jobs after just three months Like any other small business, attracting and retaining staff is a significant HR issue for franchises. And while many franchises will have certain procedures for recruitment, having a standardised recruitment and onboarding process can greatly reduce the number of false starters. It is estimated […]
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Employee engagement is a key theme for many SMEs as they struggle to attract and maintain talent in the highly competitive employment market. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workforce report, only 13% of employees worldwide are engaged at work and in Australia only 24% of workers are engaged. Employee engagement isn’t the […]
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