Staff

For many business leaders, the past year has been a matter of holding our breath and waiting for the economy to recover.

Attract the right staff, get the most out of the interview process and tackle the challenge of creating a unique workplace.

Uncertainty prevails when it comes to hiring but according to a leading consultancy firm, putting a freeze on new hires calls for more investment on those who remain.

The Annual Wage Review decision increased minimum wages by 2.6 per cent from the first full pay period on, or after, 1 July – are you ready?

If you’ve ever been an employee, you can probably recall a scenario where you showed up for work without giving too much thought as to how your performance affected the company overall.

Less than a quarter of Australian organisations will have an ample talent pipeline to cover future business needs, according to a new survey.

A crucial element to the success of any business is to ensure your team stays engaged and driven to achieve. Without good people, you will likely have no business.

Industry awards are often a cause for confusion among employers, and misinterpretation of the rules that can leave businesses vulnerable to penalties.

Older Australians are increasingly finding themselves in a new stage in their careers in the years between the end of their 50s and the beginning of retirement.

Increasing numbers of business leaders have started to see that those who succeed are those who are constantly developing and innovating to stay ahead of the rest of the pack.

Many people struggle in the workplace due to their sour, ‘stick it to the (wo)man’ attitude. But the best way to communicate effectively with a challenging boss is by being assertive.

Your office culture can have a huge impact on the success of your business. Here’s how to make your work environment work for you and your business.

For many of us, a 10-minute coffee break is an essential part of our daily routine, but research shows that it is costing Aussie businesses over $11.4billion per annum.

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.

While open plan offices were originally designed to help improve team cohesion, recent studies suggest it causes more stress due to lack of privacy and increased distractions.

We all want our customers to be raving fans. To refer us their friends and loved ones and generally be advocates for what we do. It is commonly thought that the key to generating raving fans is to give them an amazing customer experience.

As a business owner, you are probably aware that there are some changes planned to superannuation and the minimum requirements paid to employees. However, do you know exactly what they are, and how they will affect your business?

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.

If you have more than a handful of employees, chances are you will need some form of Human Resources (HR) support for your business, whether it’s a single HR employee, a HR team or an outsourced HR company.

Personalising your workspace using plants can reduce stress and negativity by up to 60 percent and increase productivity by up to 30 percent.