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Make that first impression count – Why onboarding should matter to your business

Published September 7, 2017

The employee onboarding process is often the first real interaction that a new staff member has with your organisation and so it’s important to make it count. Getting the onboarding process right should be important to any business, no matter how big or small. It’s a reflection on your business and shows how much you […]

What’s so important about the onboarding process?

Published March 17, 2017

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. [...]

How To Avoid A Bad Hire In Your Business

Published September 5, 2016

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 […]

Bullet Proof Your Franchise Recruitment: 5 Tasks You Must Standardise

Published August 4, 2016

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 […]

Four key areas of HR every SME needs to understand

Published June 15, 2016

I’ve been at the helm of many SMEs for over 20 years. One of the biggest problems I’ve seen during my time in the SME space is the struggle SMEs are having with HR. Because small business owners are so busy juggling everything that comes their way, taking care of HR often gets pushed to […]

Three Ways To Streamline Your Recruitment Process

Published April 11, 2016

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 […]

3 vital reasons why business owners should get the new hire experience right

Published January 10, 2016

Don’t let a shoddy onboarding process turn new employees off. These days it doesn’t take much for employees – especially the talented ones – to find a reason to move on, and fast. New hire experience matters, not only to them (they want to feel valued, challenged and supported in the job from day one), […]