It’s the worst case scenario for many businesses, especially small businesses: one of your best staff members submits a resignation. At the time, you probably would consider doing anything at all to keep them and retain them as part... read more
Employees vs Contractors – is the difference really that clear? I have spent much time working with employers in recent years who engage contractors on a regular basis in their business to assist with both operational and core business... read more
Is it possible that a successful recruitment project can come about less because of your exceptional planning and structures, and more because you knew where the traps were – and most importantly how to avoid them? Here are some... read more
Sometimes just knowing where to start when hiring your first staff member can be the most daunting thing. For many of us, hiring the first staff member into our business is a huge step – not only because it... 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
When recruiting staff, particularly in candidate short markets where finding the right person for your role in your business can sometimes feel more like a detective mission than a hiring process, a counter offer can be the most frustrating... read more
People issues in the workplace can often be confusing, unpleasant and stressful to all concerned. Most of us have experienced situations where we have worked with a colleague who has a reputation for being ‘difficult’; or colleagues who seem... read more
I found myself watching one of those ‘property search’ style shows the other day and was reminded just how similar the search for employees can be to that search for the elusive, ideal property. I think, particularly for small... read more
As everyone returns from their holidays and the workplace starts to look a little more like normal, everyone, including management, can sometimes suffer from a little bit of ‘return to work itis’. The first thing many staff do when... read more
With the Festive Season festivities well and truly in full swing, and staff gearing up to take their annual leave, or prepare for your shut down period, now is the time to start thinking about and planning for any... read more
Claire Hatton is the Industry Leader for Travel, Government and Local Business at Google Australia/NZ. In this In Her Shoes interview, Claire discusses: leadership how to encourage collaboration amongst your team ‘you’ve got to take your team with you... read more
I seem to have spent a lot of time lately discussing with clients the pitfalls and frustrations of a marketplace that seems void of quality talent. Business owners, managers and decision makers have been questioning whether it’s their business,... read more
