HR

As Australia’s athletes compete for gold at the London Olympics, it is a good reminder for us, as employers, to ask how we can get the same dedication and passion from our employees.

A growing business makes for a minefield of procedure, best practice and legislative obligations. Whether the on-boarding new staff members or performing a fair dismissal check, the absence of certain HR structures leads to an unnecessary waste of time and money.

Rapid growth can leave business owners feeling as if they can no longer effectively supervise everything that’s going on. But before you decide to bring on the expertise of a HR manager, first consider the 4Cs of people management.

We’ve all heard the rhetoric: ‘the union want this’ and ‘the union said that’, but the fundamental point that HR, media and some employers have forgotten is that the union isn’t made up of officials. It’s not the lady in the office that processes new membership applications. It’s the employees.

Conflict, tension, tactical moves, power plays, ammunition and bluffing – all come into play in the workplace. Whether fighting for additional resources, a salary increase, fighting a decision or to save your job, planning a battle at work requires level-headed precision.

How you perform in job interviews is arguably the most important factor in determining whether or not you secure the job you want. There are five key mistakes commonly made in job interviews and if you’re able to avoid these, you could well be on your way to success.

A good strategy is the foundation of any successful business, but getting that strategy ingrained in your staff’s minds is easier said than done. Better yet – why not include your staff within the strategy development process? They could very well have insights and ideas that strengthen what you have in mind.