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
Staff Management
Celebration or Mourning? How Will You Feel When You Hear, “I Quit”?
Depending on the employee and their performance, hearing them say “I quit” could fill you with joy or plunge you into deep despair. But as difficult as it might be, … 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
Underperformers: Tackle A Hard Conversation With A Simple Approach
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 33½ workdays each year. Yet … Read more
Want Productive Staff But Don’t Know How To Find Them? Read On…
Most of us need to work to earn an income but there are many factors that determine what job we choose and why we stay with an organisation. When recruiting … 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
Mindfulness Programs – A Productivity Tool Worth Considering
For many years, the focus has been on keeping workers safe and more recently on how to best manage the mental health of our teams. But we are beginning to … Read more
Work-life balance – Is it a myth?
Permanent full-time or part-time employment is becoming harder to find in the current Australian workforce. Now terms such as zero-hour (casual work usually available at short notice) and gig work … Read more