10 traits every leader should have
Most of us are pretty good at recognising an extraordinary leader when we meet one. The millions of ordinary people who make great leaders have a high focus on practicalities, solutions and results.
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How to evaluate your employees
Evaluating employees and paying them what they deserve is one of the most crucial decisions a manager has to make, and is an important part of effectively managing a business.
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How to ensure a good candidate experience
When it comes to recruiting new staff for your business, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure your candidates have a positive experience throughout the process.
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Is your business equipped to save a life?
When reducing your overheads is top of the agenda, initiatives like employee benefits, extra training, or restocking workplace resources are the first to go.
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Are discrimination laws secretly hurting women?
Sheryl Sandberg’s recently published book “Lean In” has been described as the modern manifesto for women in the workplace.
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5 things to remember when managing a redundancy
When terminating an employee by reason of redundancy, it is critical to ensure the redundancy is genuine, provide a fair consultative process and know your employee’s entitlements.
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Work fresher rather than longer
The culture of working to excess has fallen out of favour with many employers. The new theory is that people increase productivity by working fresher rather than longer.
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Is your training agenda BCP ready?
Small businesses should not wait until there is a major issue to contend with. They need to plan for it and rest easy when it doesn’t eventuate.
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Why you need to invest in HR procedures
A fine of $10,000 or more, may not be the only cost to a small business for not following key Human Resource (HR) processes.
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When HR becomes more of a hindrance than a help
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7 tips for hiring the right copywriter
So you need to hire a copywriter? There are literally hundreds to choose from. How are you supposed to find the right person for your business?
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Increased flexibility for Aussie workers?
Marissa Mayer imposed a blanket ban on Yahoo employees working from home. However, in Australia, flexible working options are becoming standard practice with proposed legislation in the pipeline.
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4 cost effective ways to reward staff
We regularly ask candidates why they are looking for a new opportunity. It often simply comes down to wanting to work somewhere they feel appreciated.
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10 reasons to hire a casual workforce
In the market to hire new staff? If you’re just getting started, or you’re not sure what opportunities might come up in the future, looking to hire casual staff could save you money and time.
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Has leadership in the digital age changed?
Globalisation and the digital age has changed how business leaders lead and manage people. Today we face the mobile revolution that has changed consumer buying patterns and shortens the life-cycle of many products. It has reshaped our perspectives, knowledge and lifestyles.
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7 common causes of conflict during performance reviews
Conducting regular performance reviews is an essential part of effective business management. Through formal reviews, your employees can develop their skills and career potential and help your business meet its goals more effectively.
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Reduce your workers’ compensation insurance premium
No matter what your business is, getting people back to work after an injury is not only critical to the worker’s recovery, but also critical to your bottom line.
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How to get the best from your staff
Employees are a business’s greatest asset, but this is only true when you are getting the best out of them. If not, they are just a cost – eating away at your bottom line.
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How to conduct an effective performance review
An effective performance review can provide benefits for employer and employee, as well as being a good opportunity to discuss any issues or confusion regarding individual members’ roles within the organisation.
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Gen Y: We’re not as scary as we look
Don’t be too quick to dismiss Gen Y workers as being not up to the job. You’re likely to see more innovation and creativity from them than any other employee.
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