Almost every business relies on teamwork in some capacity. Your various departments and employees have to each fulfill their individual roles in an effective way so that the company as a whole can succeed. Unfortunately, when different parts of a business do not work together the way that they should, it can cause your company…
HR issues in your small business, if left unsolved, can cause some serious issues and make your best people want to leave the company. Unfortunately, many small businesses lack the time or resources to properly address HR issues in their small business. There are several things that you must do to effectively defuse any human…
Employee turnover is a big concern that every company must address. If it gets out of control, employee turnover can cause some critical issues for companies and put a damper on their performance. If you are looking to reduce your employee turnover rate, there are a few important strategies to follow to ensure that you…
Hiring the right team members is of paramount importance if you want your business to be successful. When trying to determine if a candidate is right for your business, asking the right questions can be critical to understanding their true character and whether or not they will fit in with the rest of the team.
It’s ideal to keep your staff happy – because it’s good for business. Are your staff happy? You don’t care! You should care. Happy staff put in the extra time, the extra effort, and go that extra mile. Happy employees work harder – and are more productive, therefore more profitable than unhappy staff. That’s the…
Manage Recruitment Costs without taking on added Responsibility Like most companies, a long term client of Flexi needed to urgently fill a vacant position but didn’t want the hassle of screening every candidate. “I need to find a Business Development Manager,” the CEO confided, “But I just don’t have the time or head space to…
For the past couple of weeks, it’s been tough to avoid following the viral success of the ALS ice bucket challenge. Literally thousands of people including quite a few celebrities and public figures have been dousing themselves with buckets of ice water for a great cause and challenging others to do the same. No matter…
Do you need a recruitment consultant or is D.I.Y. Recruitment a realistic option for your business? Will Do-It-Yourself recruitment save you money or cost you money and time? Regardless of which method you choose, before you even start your recruitment process you need to: Know yourself, what you want, and don’t want Know your company…
The Minimum Wage increase of 3%. The Fair Work Commission has increased minimum wages in awards and the national minimum wage by 3% on Wednesday 6th June. This increase will impact each casual employee that is hired under the minimum award classifications. Superannuation Guarantee increase to 9.5%. For the year 2014/15, employers are required to…
