Managing annual leave entitlements now that travel is on the agenda
For the past few years, everyone has been reluctant to take annual leave – there was nowhere to go. But things have changed. Borders are open and overseas travel is … Read more
How do you provide a flexible workplace when working from home isn’t an option?
When recruiting for our clients, one of the first questions all interviewees ask is, “What flexibility do they offer?” Flexible working has been desirable for many years but now it’s … Read more
Super Guarantee and minimum wage increases are coming
From 1 July, the Super Guarantee rate will increase by 0.05% making it 10.5% for each staff member. These increases are legislated to increase annually until 2025. When setting staffing … Read more
Getting it right! You can’t rely on the probation period to terminate poorly selected employees
There are many reasons why businesses of all sizes should invest time and resources into formulating good recruitment practices. Too often, we see management relying on a new employee’s probation … Read more
How to manage staff during the twists and turns of COVID
We all need to live with COVID but the way we do it will vary from person to person. As a business owner or manager, this will impact how you … Read more
Here we go again … The business challenges that will impact you and your staff
Towards the end of 2021, things were looking up … and then Omicron appeared. So we begin 2022 with business owners and managers looking at some turbulent times ahead. As … Read more
It’s started – Staff are looking for better. What does it mean for your business?
Go to any business or networking event and the issue of filling staff vacancies is a hot topic. Adding to this pressure is the “mass staffing exodus” which began during … Read more
The hidden voices undermining employee confidence
It has been discovered that remote working can impact thought processes which, in turn, are sabotaging worker confidence and increasing anxiety rates. Referred to as the “inner critic”, it’s the … Read more
Cost-effective staff wellness programs you can introduce today
As an employer, you have a duty of care to all staff which includes their mental and physical health. Programs that support the mental health and wellness of employees can … Read more
Research sheds light on challenges facing every business – regardless of size
This time last year there was lots of talk about 2021 being better. Vaccines were coming and many thought that would ensure COVID-19 was a thing of the past. Well … Read more