In Australia, everyone expects their employer to host some sort of Christmas celebration. However you may not be aware of the significant responsibilities employers have when it comes to protecting … Read more
There’s nothing wrong with having a perfectionist on your team. Their drive to continually raise the bar and their attention to detail can sometimes save your skin. But if you … Read more
Do you have a team member who loves to complain? If you do, it’s likely there have been times when you’ve been tempted to invent an urgent phone call or … Read more
If you are saying things like “I just can’t rely on [insert employee name]”, you have an unreliable employee. By tolerating unreliable behaviour, you are effectively asking your other staff … Read more
While you might be willing to tolerate an unreliable employee, there is actually a domino effect on the rest of your staff. Whether you mean to or not, by ignoring … Read more
In 4 years, Millennials will make up 50% of the Australian workforce. Yet many businesses are finding this group hard to attract, manage and retain. What do you need to … Read more
Time off in Lieu has been extended by the Fair Work commission into the Modern Awards. It is not uncommon for workers to want to enjoy the rewards of their … Read more
Under Fair Work Legislation, every business must provide a family friendly work environment for their employees. Providing staff with the option to work different hours or work from home does … Read more
On average, managers spend 14% of their time correcting the mistakes of poor performers according to research conducted by The Future Foundation. That equates to just over 33 work days … Read more
While we can all agree that engagement is key to business success, its easy for employers and business owners to fall into the trap of keeping their employees in the … Read more