Your HR System and Smarts for SME Success
Going digital might actually be the best way to really get to know your staff. In this modern business environment, managers must focus more on people and culture and stop treating employees like resources, according to a recent Harvard Business Review (HBR) report. To do this, companies are not only conducting their annual performance reviews, […]
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In Victoria, the Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA) is the managing body of the workplace safety system. The VWA aims to prevent workplace injuries, enforce occupational health and safety laws, and provide workplace injury insurance for employers. Its insurance may cover things like replacement of lost income, medical and rehabilitation costs, legal costs and compensation in […]
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Life is rarely a walk in the park for the founder of any business, but for small business owners the day to day can be particularly stressful. SMB owners are often sole traders who don’t have a cofounder or other pros joining to take on various admin tasks as their team grows. While in some […]
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How apps can help you run a more efficient and collaborative business – at your desk or in the field. As a busy SME owner, the less paperwork you have to sift through the better, right? Well, these human resource applications are one way of helping to clean out your filing cabinet. For good. In […]
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When planning for growth, one thing that often keeps business owners up at night is the question, “When is the right time to hire new staff?” Do you wait until you land that big new contract and then hire the staff you need? Or, do you take the risk and hire the staff first, so […]
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Ask an architect how to construct a building which won’t crumble and fall, and they’ll tell you the key is in the foundations. The same theory applies in a small business, but in this case, you’re the architect, and your foundation is created from your employees. Recruiting good staff is arguably one of the most […]
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Born between 1981 and 1996? You’re fast becoming the new workforce majority and HR is more important than ever. So, your business dream is now a reality – you’ve built a loyal customer base (probably using Instagram), your product or service is selling fast, and you’ve had to put on staff to help meet demand. […]
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Why 2016 is going to be a progressive one for HR management. Cloud-based HR platforms, new software categories and mobile apps are just some of the trends set to sweep HR circles in 2016. If you’re a business owner or HR manager, there’s no better New Year’s resolution than promising to set aside your manual […]
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A recent case in the Fair Work Commission demonstrates how employers can validly and fairly terminate an employee when the employee poses a health risk to others, and themselves. Employers have the right to terminate an employee if they are unable to fulfil the inherent requirements of their role. However, prior to doing so, an […]
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The best way to keep your HR know-how up-to-date is to put yourself to the test. Workplace rights and compliance issues are fast evolving so, you don’t want to be left behind on matters like pay and awards, leave, recording keeping and termination. Whether you’re an employer or an employee, this Fair Work quiz is […]
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