#Employee Retention
Best employee benefits to retain your workforce
Employee benefits, when implemented properly, are among the most effective ways to motivate staff and bring out the best in your people. Staff will eventually leave if they’re not valued or treated fairly. Companies that want to invest in their workers can use perks, such as flexible working arrangements and salary packaging, to show recognition […]
How to run a successful meeting
Meetings are a powerful tool that are widely misunderstood. Given the frustration most people feel when their time is wasted, gaining a reputation for running efficient and successful meetings is good for you and your career. Running a successful meeting is more than sending out a notice that your team is to meet at a […]
Employers not utilising staff benefits
Only 12 per cent of Australian employers name employee benefits as an important strategy in keeping employees and competing for valued staff.
The ABC named Australia’s most attractive employer
The ABC has taken top spot on a list of Australia’s most attractive employers, going one better than its second place finish last year.
How to change your business culture
An excellent business culture can attract, motivate and retain employees. Here are four ways to improve your business culture.
The right way to engage high potential employees
Organisations need strong performers, working smarter and more productively, with competent leadership who will engage and motivate them to meet growth goals. Here are some strategies to keep your high potentials engaged, and with you for a long time.
Why ‘no worries’ isn’t the way to approach engagement
Australia really is the Lucky Country, but local businesses need to seize the benefits of the boom by supporting innovation, growing their skilled workforces, attracting investment and increasing productivity. All these goals require a workplace where employees are engaged and motivated – but, engagement doesn’t always sit well with our national persona.
How to foster a feedback-friendly company
These four tips will make your employees happier and your company more productive.
What makes somewhere the best place to work?
We’re used to hearing about the big corporates winning ‘best workplace’ awards but when a small Sydney recruitment firm did it recently, we wanted to know more about how it made the illustrious list.
What’s the best way to incentivise staff in tough times?
Great staff are hard to find and even harder to replace. How do you keep them happy when you can’t really afford to give them more money? If you’re struggling to think of some creative ways to reward your staff, read on.
3 ways young entrepreneurship is affecting hiring
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.
5 ways to reward employees when raises aren’t an option
In these tough economic times, raises and bonus pay for deserving employees may be out of the question. Here are some alternative ways to keep your team happy and loyal.
Is career progression important to my staff?
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.
Nine things employees want from their employers, now
SMB owners and managers take note: Recognition and improved work/life balance are the keys to employee retention, or so says a new poll which asked employees what they most want from their business – right now.
Most attractive Aussie employers named
Gold prospecting company Newcrest Mining has been named Australia’s most attractive employer for 2012, pipping the ABC and Virgin Australia to take out the top spot.
How to manage talent on a budget: A guide for SMBs
When it comes to recruitment, small businesses have to be more discerning than big companies about who will suit their organisation. So, what are the benefits of having a talent acquisition, performance development and succession strategy in place?
How to market your business to future employees
To attract the right employees, businesses must focus on what they have to offer to future staff.
Four ways to consistently engage and reward staff
Planning an off-site team building exercise to get your employees ready for the year? Think again. Experts suggest a better approach is to focus on consistent recognition programs that drive a business’ objectives throughout the year.
Build a culture of communication and enjoy the benefits
Communication, delegation and good team relationships are the basis of a good business. How well are you communicating with your employees?
Using an employee benefits program to attract and retain staff
Attracting and retaining staff is vital to a business’ success and a comprehensive employee benefits program plays an important role in achieving this. But is it better to manage this in-house, or outsource it?
Finding the best staff for your business
Here’s what employers need to know about attracting and retaining the best people in the 2012 job market.
Top 10 people and HR priorities for 2012
The New Year is upon us, which means now’s the time to plan for people management success in 2012. Here’s 10 tips for ensuring HR success this year, from a team of people management experts.
Employees feel unprepared for the future
Many employees feel they’re being let down by their bosses, who the say are failing to prepare them for the future.
Attracting & retaining staff beyond 2011
Employee retention matters, and is one of the primary measures for the sustainability of your organisation. So, here are 10 tips for attracting and retaining staff in 2011 and beyond.