Flexible Working, Workforce Management
David Simpson
We tried a 4-day work week as a company and ...

Take a read through this blog if you wish to find out how we implemented the 4-day work week in our business and what challenges we faced.

If you’re thinking about implementing a 4-day work week, make sure that you do thorough research so that you are well prepared.

We tried a 4-day work week as a company and here is what we found
Employee Onboarding
David Simpson
Employee Onboarding: The Do's & Don'ts

A recent study shows that employee turnover is as much as 50% in the first 18 months of employment. And the primary reason you ask? The simple answer: 

A poor onboarding experience.  

When starting something new (especially a new job), you are thrown into the deep end and overloaded with an abundance of information, which usually goes in through one ear and out the other. What can you as an employer do to help prevent this? 

This blog will show you the ropes of onboarding and to do so, I will be taking a deep dive into the DO’S and the DON’T’S of an Onboarding Process. 

Employee Onboarding: The Do's & Don'ts
Workforce Management
David Simpson
5 ways to improve your employee retention ...

Having a good employee retention strategy ensures that you keep high performers within your business and waives the expense of recruiting new employees. Retaining talent is a process that some small businesses struggle with and is critical for an organisation’s success.

Due to talent shortages, it is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to hire, meaning that retaining talent should be a top priority for every business, no matter the industry.

5 ways to improve your employee retention strategy
Workplace Mental Health, Workforce Management
David Simpson
5 Ways Your Workplace Can Support Your Remote ...

Nowadays, the workplace may not necessarily be confined to the office. The work from home arrangement that transpired in the beginning of lockdown provided employees the much-needed flexibility to allow employees to continue to work through lockdowns and as a result, more people are working remotely even in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Read this blog post to learn 5 ways your workplace can support remote workers and their mental health.

5 Ways Your Workplace Can Support Your Remote Workers
Workplace Mental Health
David Simpson
The Power that HR has to Influence Mental ...

HR can heavily influence mental health within the workplace and is responsible for spearheading initiatives that promote mental health awareness. Read through this blog post to learn how HR can influence mental health in the workplace at any stage of an employee’s life cycle.

The Power that HR has to Influence Mental Health In The Workplace

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Preparing for EOFY - Workplace Policies & Procedures

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Preparing for EOFY - Workplace Policies & Procedures

Workplace policies and procedures - the crux of HR admin. Employers don’t want to write them, and employees aren’t too enthused about reading them.

And yes, while these documents might not be the most exciting document to draft and proofread, it is actually easier than you think. And the benefits of having policies and procedures in place far outweigh the costs.

Today, we’ll be going through the most important elements for writing your Policies and Procedures, to ensure your business is ready for the next financial year.

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Remuneration Advice for EOFY 2022

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Remuneration Advice for EOFY 2022

EOFY is the perfect time to reset your HR and consider any changes to remuneration in your business. Whether that is handing out pay rises, preparing a benchmarking document or coordinating separate performance and salary review meetings for the upcoming financial year.

Don’t make the mistake of undervaluing your employees and the importance of remuneration. Here’s my top 4 remuneration tips for business success this financial year.

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Top 5 HR Mistakes New Businesses Make

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Top 5 HR Mistakes New Businesses Make

Starting up a business can be an exciting yet laborious and overwhelming experience. In the formative stages, it’s common to find yourself wearing all the professional hats at once - finance, operations, marketing…the list goes on. But one hat that often gets forgotten is HR. And the ramifications of leaving this function unattended can be very costly, with the potential to run you out of business.

So, to help steer you in the right direction and build your business for success, here’s five of the most common HR mistakes we see start-ups make, and most importantly, how to avoid them.

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The Top 5 Mistakes Employers Make During The Recruitment Process

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The Top 5 Mistakes Employers Make During The Recruitment Process

So, it’s time to hire a new employee. Whether this is your first time recruiting, or your 100th, bringing a new person into your organisation is a big deal.

Today, I want to share some of the common mistakes I see business owners make when hiring a new employee. And most importantly – I’ll show you how to avoid these mistakes and get the most out of your recruitment process, no matter the size of your organisation.

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IWD: Interview with Jacqui Coombes

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IWD: Interview with Jacqui Coombes

Today I had the opportunity to speak with Jacqui Coombes, the CEO and Managing Director at Amira Global, and learn more about the proud moments of her career, and why she is constantly inspired by the women around her.

She had one powerful piece of advice for this International Women’s Day: We’re all in charge of our own destiny, and we shouldn’t let artificial barriers get in our way.

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IWD: Interview with Jen Paetow

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IWD: Interview with Jen Paetow

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Jen Paetow, the Executive Director of Operations and Marketing at AllianceCorp, to learn more about her experience with bias in the workplace, and how she believes we can inspire other women to pursue growth in their careers.

She leaves us with one important message for this International Women’s Day - When women support each other, incredible things happen!