Staff
When you spend 40 hours a week (or more) doing work in a repetitive manner it can become problematic to health, especially the work involves a computer. Here are some basic steps that act as preventative measures against office-induced injuries.
I.T and social are presenting a clearer platform of knowledge sharing and networking for our younger generation. As a result, entrepreneurial opportunities seems to be whisking our youngest off their feet, presenting a range of recruitment and retention risks.
It happens so fast – one moment of inattention on a business trip and someone makes off with your laptop or smartphone. Inconvenient to say the least, but also, who is going to pay for the loss? And what about the stored data that is gone – the RFP that was just completed, the lead information, your client list?
Faster online access, smarter technology, flexibility, lower overheads and improved work/life balance – these are the attractions that are shifting the dynamics of business into the virtual world.
Although generally employers and employees want the same things from a super fund, there are some key differences to take into account when choosing the default super fund for an organisation. Consider these four important points when deciding on a fund for your staff.
Would your company perform better if everyone in it truly enjoyed what they were doing? One expert looks at five key workplace enjoyment areas where small business leaders are getting it wrong.
Smile, be nice and help out doesn’t seem like it’s that hard to do in customer faced roles, right? It’s really the basics of customer service – or so you’d think.
If your workplace could use a bit of a morale boost, why not consider bringing your dog in for the day? Research has found this could reduce stress levels and make work more satisfying for employees.
As a small business, much of the survival of your enterprise comes down to you and possibly a handful of staff. A lack of productivity can end up having a disastrous effect on your business bottom line, and can even lead to its premature demise.
Debate is raging about whether small businesses should be subject to the Fair Work Act’s unfair dismissal provisions, but the more important question is how many business owners really understand how to go about fairly dismissing an employee? This guide will help.
If you have staff from overseas claiming a Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) you need to get up to speed with some changes coming on 1 October.
Businesses with high staff absenteeism levels are being urged to address their business culture, as research shows sick leave is costing the economy millions of dollars each year. Here are some ideas for how to improve your workplace environment.
Mobility at work is changing the way we operate. So what are the best ways to stay mobile and how do you keep track of the work as it gets done?
It’s important that you and your employees know that what is said on Facebook is available in the public domain- it’s not just a whinge to your friends.
Today’s sales environment is so complex that the skills required to be successful are at the standard of high level University qualifications. Despite this, sales hasn’t had a place in the academic agenda; only a few papers here and there. That is, until now.
Across the business landscape, workforces are changing. There’s an ongoing shift toward assignment and project based work, which means more SMBs are turning to white collar contractors to facilitate a scalable workforce that’s sustainabe and profitable. Managing this new and complex workforce comes with a new set of challenges, which one expert addresses here.
For many employees, performance appraisals are associated with ineffective practice and unwanted events. Here are some ideas on how you can improve the quality and outcomes of your performance and development conversations with your people.
Career progression is vital in producing a well-rounded job offer that appeals to your desired candidate, and as a key to retention. A lack of this is the main reason people decide to change jobs, so here are four ways to deliver outstanding career progression to your staff.
Few leaders understand the negative impact of hollow words and broken promises. Talk is cheap and failure to walk the talk is even cheaper and often a contributing factor to why leaders and managers fail to deliver business results that they stretched for.
We all have opinions about the youngest group that stomps through the workforce, but it’s a good idea to put aside preconceptions about Gen Y staff if you’re to get the most out of them. Use these tips to maximise the capabilities of your staff.
