How To Handle The Social Media Hangover Post
You may be surprised to learn how common it is for employees to brag about a fabulous night out on social media and then call in sick the next day. Recently … Read more
Communication
What Happens At The Business Christmas Party Can Last Long Into The New Year
It’s company Christmas party season again and businesses across Australia are celebrating the end of the year with staff, clients and suppliers. Whether you are holding your business Christmas party at … Read more
Our Most Commonly Asked Questions On Christmas Closures And Staffing
Regardless of whether your business shuts down over Christmas or remains open, managing requests for Christmas leave is a delicate task. To help you, here are the answers to our … Read more
Managing Passive-Aggressive Team Members
Sometimes it’s the little things that can undermine your authority as a leader or manager. This is particularly so if a team member behaves in a passive-aggressive manner. Passive-aggressive behaviour … Read more
Gratitude And Appreciation – Essential Management Tools
When you are dealing with poor performance or difficult staff members, it’s easy to assume they don’t value hard work and don’t believe in the value of doing a job … Read more
Is There A Business Case For Becoming A Purpose-Lead Business?
For a few years now, there has been a lot of talk about developing a purpose-driven business. That may be OK for the “big end of town”, but is it … Read more
Do You Have A Jekyll And Hyde Lurking In Your Workplace?
Occasionally you may come across a person who is loved by senior management but hated by subordinates. If this describes someone working in your business, you have a problem. In … Read more
Workplace Sexual Harassment Can Be Elusive To Define But The Feelings Are Real
The bottom line is: sexual harassment is unlawful and as an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure it doesn’t occur. The “Workplace” Isn’t Confined To Your Business Address! Sexual harassment … Read more
Transparent, motivational and fair – how to structure staff pay rises
Nothing demolishes staff morale like the perception of an unfair pay system. This is particularly so when it comes to the annual pay review. If a business has done well … Read more
Top five ways to waste time at work
It may surprise you to hear social media is not the number 1 way to waste time at work. According to research conducted for Seek, Australians participate in the following … Read more