There’s something we’ve identified you need to leverage in 2017 to help you: Win more customers Get more out of your marketing efforts Increase your profits and productivity Get more of the work/life balance you’re looking for If you’re... read more
Business leaders who want to attract and retain highly talented and productive people – people who will deliver exceptional outcomes – need to be able to effectively manage and motivate their employees. The past few decades have seen huge... read more
Did you know there are a number of common and costly mistakes that employers make – but they can easily be prevented. Are you making any of these mistakes? There is a tonne of legislation pertaining to employers and... read more
There are a number of common and costly mistakes that employers make – but they can easily be prevented. Are you making any of these mistakes? There is a tonne of legislation pertaining to employers and their employees and you... read more
This is the second part of our series on ten easy mistakes small businesses are making. There are a number of common and costly mistakes that employers make – but they can easily be prevented. Are you making any... read more
There are a number of common and costly mistakes that employers make – but they can easily be prevented. Are you making any of these mistakes? There is a lot of legislation pertaining to employers and their employees and... read more
The single most important task that you must absolutely get right when hiring staff for your small business is to ensure that the employment arrangements are compliant with Australian employment regulations — no use moaning as the rules are... read more
Measuring work performance is probably the most difficult task that any employer, including small business employers, can attempt. We intuitively know what good work performance is, but it’s really difficult to put into words. Nevertheless, it’s a task worth... read more
The buzz phrase for the modern productive small business is ’employee engagement.’ An engaged employee is one who is committed and enthusiastic about his or her work, and thus is prepared to put discretionary efforts to further the employer’s... read more
Are you one of the 100,000 people who have rung the Small Business Helpline? The federal government says, that since its establishment in December last year 100,000 small business operators had rung the helpline seeking information on wages, awards... read more
If you want to get the employment relationship off to a good start, then there’s no substitute for a thorough and well-organised orientation. Just like any other relationship, the initial period is critical for developing a mutually successful employment... read more
Many of you who have hired, supervised or managed staff in the past will, at some stage or another, find yourself being asked to be a referee. If the employee was a star you will usually have no hesitation... read more
