How well do you understand employee leave entitlements and how can you best manage them?
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Give purpose to position descriptions
Ever wondered why your business needs to have position descriptions?
A position description is used to document and outline the duties and responsibilities of a position, outline required skills and experiences to perform the role and to provide clarification around expectations.
Employee engagement programs – do they make a difference?
Do you have an employee engagement program in place at your workplace? Have you ever wondered if these programs are making a difference?
The process of engaging employees is a task that needs to be managed throughout the employee lifecycle. It is important to understand what motivates each employee and check in with them regularly.
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The importance of training your employees
We never stop learning. At every stage of life we are learning and evolving. It is also important that we provide ongoing training opportunities to our employees to ensure they will be able to continue to meet the changing needs of their role and of the business.
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How to stabilise your business and workforce during Covid-19
Most small businesses are starting to feel the effects of trying to run a business during these uncertain times as a result of covid-19.
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Hiring for Growth: Who? When? How many?
You started a small business. Now, after all your hard work and dedication your small business is achieving success and growth. Congratulations! .
Guide to hiring employees for the first time
Hiring a new employee is an important decision for your business. Use this guide to make sure everything is ready for a best practice and compliant working relationship.
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The Offer Letter explained
Are you thinking of hiring an employee or contractor? Are you thinking about doing this without a written letter of offer or employment contract? Before doing so, read on to find out why an employment contract and contractor agreement is required.
The Employee Handbook – Why every business needs one and what it should include
Every business needs an employee handbook to support its day to day operations. It is an important tool that documents not only the business’ suite of Human Resources policies and procedures, but also provides an overview of the business, clearly sets the expectations of employees and employers, and enables a fair and consistent approach for all.
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Implement Human Resource planning to achieve business success
The Human Resources Plan documents and details the initiatives and tasks required to achieve the Human Resources Strategy. The Human Resources Strategy links into the Business Strategy, which outlines the long term direction and goals of the business.
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