Your HR System and Smarts for SME Success
There’s no denying it – the happier your employees are the more productive they are. But how do you get your employees to work hard in order to help your business grow? Luckily, there are some simple steps that you can take to motivate your staff that don’t require a great deal of effort or […]
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These days the workforce is a complex thing. Working hours are no longer a one size fits all. A lot of employees now place a greater importance on work-life balance and as a result so should businesses. Now days there are so many types of flexible working arrangements available – from working from home, part […]
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Last week was R U OK? Day – a national day of action dedicated to encouraging people to connect and check in with others that they may be concerned about. The simple act of asking that question can help to open up a line of communication with someone who might desperately need it. Mental illness […]
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If you’re serious about performance measures, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are a valuable tool to help manage your business’ performance. KPI’s are goal based indicators that can help keep your employees on track and striving to do their best. But if you don’t have a proper process in place to develop and measure those KPIs […]
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The beast that is best tamed! I’m not sure the world has ever seen something evolve as quickly as social media has in such a short space of time! And there’s certainly no stopping it now. In fact, it’s fast becoming our primary method of communication, which means that companies really need to set some […]
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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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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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In April, HR Legal reported on a decision of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) which granted an employer leave to appeal against an earlier decision in which the FWC had rejected the assessment conducted by an independent occupational physician at the employer’s direction. The worker had been injured in a skydiving […]
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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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