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Five things every employer needs to know about mandatory vaccinations
Employsure explains the five issues related to mandatory vaccinations that business owners need to understand.
How to maintain inclusivity in Zoom culture
Video conferencing is here to stay, so how can we ensure that every meeting we run is inclusive and serves the whole team?
Let’s Talk: Full-time, part-time, or casual: How to weigh up work-type – costs vs productivity?
The way you structure your workforce matters, so how do you decide on the best mix of full-time, part-time and casual employees for your business?
Breaking gender stereotypes: 4 key strategies women need to negotiate higher salary
According to latest WEF’s 2021 ‘Global Gender Gap report’, it will take another 135.6 years to close the gender parity gap.
Why building a stand-out team is the secret sauce to agency growth in 2021
Here’s valuable leadership advice for not only managing staff in agencies, but in businesses as a whole. Read on…
Let’s Talk: The end of JobKeeper and what it could mean for your business
With JobKeeper reaching its end, Let’s Talk about what this big change could mean for businesses around Australia…
Let’s Talk: How can you drive motivation and teamwork among staff?
How do you keep staff motivated and ensure you have a thriving workplace? We talk to various business leaders and find out…
How to learn from the pandemic to optimise company culture
It’s more important than ever for employers to consider their company culture and how they will show employees they care as the new normal continues to shift.
The importance of professional compliments & recognition in the workplace
When did you last feel appreciated in the workplace? In time for World Compliment Day, here’s how you can provide genuine recognition…
Three ways to ensure your employees work safely from home
When a pandemic effects a revolution, by making remote work common, employers must re-think their approach. They have to answer this question: How do you ensure a safe place of work when that place is an employee’s home? Here are three practical suggestions.
The pandemic pivot: 5 ways coronavirus shifted HR priorities
With the ups and down during the pandemic, one thing remained clear for businesses: exceptional HR is not an optional extra – it’s a necessity.
HR and payroll: what you can expect in 2021
HR and payroll trends that emerged during COVID-19 are set to strengthen during 2021.
How to support your employees’ wellbeing during COVID-19 disruption
Never has it been more important for employers to lead with compassion, understanding and empathy to ensure the mental health and wellbeing of their employees is not compromised. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen a marked shift in the way businesses are run and people are managed. TAL, like many […]
Why JobKeeper creates cash flow issues for businesses
The announcement of the government’s $130 billion JobKeeper Payment scheme was greeted with a sigh of relief for many businesses who are struggling with paying staff wages as part of the financial challenges caused by coronavirus (COVID-19). The scheme supports businesses significantly affected by the coronavirus to help keep more Australians in jobs and is […]
5 ways to improve retention of millennial employees in your business
Loyalty and engagement aren’t necessarily easy to foster in millennial employees. But with the right approach, any manager can make the workplace a better environment for their staff. Many things affect how successful your business is and how quickly it grows. There are your marketing and sales strategies, the clientele you target, your choice of […]
4 ways new workplace technologies are helping leaders build more productive communities
By Luke McNeal, Director, Workplace by Facebook A successful business is a business that gets the most out of its prized assets – its people. As a result, productivity is a primary focus for any leader of a business, large or small. With 77% of companies believing email is now an ineffective form of communication and 45% of employees […]
Strong leadership and cultural integrity – the keys to overcoming workplace bullying
Numerous studies have confirmed that the relationship between an employee and their immediate supervisor is the biggest predictor of staff turnover in a workplace. When there’s an abusive manager around, good people leave – even when attractive pay, job satisfaction and chances for promotion are present. A workplace bully is the ultimate killer of staff […]
Employees need to be able to work remotely
Australians are working outside the office more than ever; a recent survey revealed nearly half of all Australian employees work remotely for at least half the week while more than two-thirds work remotely at least one day per week. This means employees are relying on mobile devices, from smartphones and tablets to laptops, to get […]
Making teamwork work
Team days often have a poor reputation and, because it is so hard to get it right, allocating time and effort to team effectiveness is often avoided or simply cut from the budget. So how do we make teamwork, work? According to the 2019 Human Synergistics International Research report, teams that work in a constructive […]
Employers can help stamp out predatory lending
This year we have seen a significant power shift for consumers, with the government investing heavily in heightened financial protections. Through thorough reviews of bank reforms and consumer lending policies, control is slowly being readjusted back into the hands of the Aussie public. In fact, the 2019 Coalition government’s budget pledged $640 million to continue […]
What to do if your employee is on the 6pm news
A recent violent attack on police officers that splashed across national news has highlighted the need for better employment practices, particularly when a staff member is at the centre of the story. Human resources specialist Kelli McDougall from Fifth Eagle says many people were surprised that a female childcare worker was charged as part of […]
Workplace technology: less is definitely more
Technology has completely revolutionised the workforce; from the way employees communicate and collaborate with colleagues, partners and clients, to the tools and apps that allow people to work from anywhere in the world. Any application, tool or software that enables a worker to get their job done better and faster is a good thing, right? […]
The riskiest hire in business – Hiring your first salesperson. What entrepreneurs must know to avoid millions of dollars of lost opportunity.
“How did you go hiring your National Sales Director, Paul?” “Terrible! That guy cost me $500,000!” I’d met Paul (not his real name) about two years ago and was recalling our conversation about his plans for expanding the sales function at his start-up software company. I wasn’t in a position to advise Paul at the […]
4 hiring tips for your entrepreneurial business
There are many challenges to meet as your startup grows, from how to increase inventory production to marketing solutions that will help you bring your products and services to a wider audience. However, few issues require more attention and forethought than hiring more staff to help you meet the demands of a larger customer base, especially if […]