#Performance Management
Managing flexible working arrangements: 4 things SMEs must understand
As the owner of an SME, it’s more important than ever in this rapidly-changing business environment to get flexible working schemes right. Compared to ten, or even five years ago, employees are now looking for more of a balance between their personal and work lives. This can be a great thing as flexible working arrangements […]
Workers exploiting new FWC bullying jurisdiction
Changes to stamp out bullying in the workplace are being exploited by opportunistic employees with some frivolous cases costing businesses up to tens of thousands of dollars. Since the Fair Work Commission was granted jurisdiction to resolve bullying complaints in January, employees have been able to gain easier access to a range of workplace protections. […]
How to have ‘that’ conversation: Managing poor performance
Always slacking off. Not meeting deadlines. Producing low quality work. These are all triggers for you to have ‘that’ conversation – the one addressing poor performance. However it’s a conversation many fear immensely.
4 ways that employees manipulate bosses
Think you’re in control? Maybe not. Use these tactics to thwart four common dirty tricks that employees play on their bosses.
What is performance management?
As a business owner or manager, performance management is a term which you are probably familiar with.
How to manage workplace theft and negligence
Controls on loss of product through theft and accident are especially important when margins are tight. SMBs are exposed to loss in a number of ways, so here are some expert tips for how this issue is best managed.
Need HR help? Consider the 4Cs of people management first
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.
A look at workplace politics and their effect on performance
Workplace politics and power structures can be like walking a minefield, but it’s vital the influence they have on performance management is kept to a minimum, or eliminated altogether, if employee performance is to be measured properly.
Job insecurity leads to false bullying claims
With the downturn affecting job security, an increasing number of employees are lodging false bullying claims in an effort to protect their jobs, according to Harmers Workplace Lawyers. The scary new trend has seen an increase in the number of employees lodging false claims of bullying from their employers and exaggerated workplace allegations, to protect […]