10 Steps To Recruiting The Best Candidate For Your Business
The reality is, recruiting new staff is a highly personal process. Not only does the successful candidate need to have a particular skill set (or the ability to quickly acquire … Read more
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Culture Disruptors – Nip Them In The Bud
A harmonious team, all working together to achieve the same goals… That’s the ideal but unfortunately, this idyllic workplace rarely exists. In most businesses, the daily reality includes: – Personality … Read more
A Step-By-Step Guide To Managing A Resignation
In HR, everything has a process so here’s our guide on what to do when you hear the words “I Quit”? Cooling Off Period Sometimes things are said in the … Read more
Breaking News: Minimum Wage Now 3% Higher!
From the first full pay period beginning on or after 1 July, the new minimum adult wage will be $740.80 per week or $19.49 per hour. This minimum wage increase … Read more
Peer Feedback Can Supplement Management Feedback
Traditionally, management has been solely responsible for providing performance reviews, feedback and praise. This will always be important. However, the helicopter generation – those who have been closely supervised by … Read more
Workplace Absurdity – What It Is And How To Remove It
According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, the word “Absurdity” means stupid or unreasonable and according to Carys Chan, Assoc. Professor at RMIT University, workplaces often suffer from absurdity. Could It … Read more
Workplace Hazards – Includes Dirty Floors
When thinking about hazardous workplaces, it’s easy to think of construction sites, forklifts and toxic substances. But workplace hazards can be a simple as minor floor spills and equipment issues. … Read more
Do You Have Long Term Workers? If So, You Need To Plan For Their Long Service Leave
Long term employees are great for business. Their knowledge and expertise are often a key component of your business’ success. But accumulated leave – especially Long Service Leave entitlements can … Read more
Estimated Cost Of Mental Illness To NSW Business = $2.8 Billion P.A.
We all think “it will never happen to me” but the reality is bad things happen every day. It’s the same with mental illness in the workplace. With 45% of … Read more
Do You Have A Narcissist Working For You?
Employee problems can happen at any level of an organisation – even senior management. Unfortunately for employers, some of the most charismatic and charming team members will also be narcissists … Read more