Labour Hire workers have been portrayed in the media recently as being underpaid and exploited by Labour Hire companies, resulting in the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 being established in a bid to regulate the industry. So what is Labour Hire and what are the risks and benefits to employees? Labour Hire companies function as…
Self Help books are usually the books that you put to the back of your home library while you showcase your trendy travel books or your latest copy of the SBS World Guide. Usually we’re too concerned with what other people think about our book collection while we feel the pressure of maintaining a pretence…
Working in the recruiting world means you see it all –the people that don’t bother to show up to interview, applicants who don’t have any of the required skills or experience and the superstars that are a great match for the job advertisement and hit the ground running in their newly appointed roles. So what are the…
Want to really develop your employees and ensure they become long-term valuable assets able to lead your business? Building a layered Learning and Development (L&D) program can be a great way to do this. L&D programs in some organisations are focused on ‘high potential’ employees, but should really be implemented across the employee base, dependent…
Increasing employee productivity is all about finding work that they engage with. Employee engagement is becoming an area of increasing significance in today’s modern workforce. According to a Gallop Consulting poll of 47,000 people, it was found that 82% of employees weren’t fully engaged with their role and 61% just did ‘what was necessary’ to…
Small businesses often struggle with limited HR resources, resulting in less strategic decision making around recruitment. It can be challenging attracting top talent and retaining them within the business. Similarly, you can be excused for thinking that exceptional candidates will seek out opportunities at the biggest and brightest organisations, to advance their career. While this…
Recruiting a multi-dimensional workforce comprising of Gen X, Y and Z employees and understanding the unique drivers and desires of workers can be a challenging remit for any company. As we edge towards 2020, this will be the first time in modern history where there will be five distinguishable generations working along side each other….
The demand for a strong and diverse workforce in today’s competitive marketplace means that employers must be open to flexible working arrangements to secure the best talent. The productivity of remote workers has often been debated. While many employees feel that they are more productive when working from home, there is often a perception by…
You know the drill: you need to hire staff. Your business may require additional support, or someone has moved on to a different role, meaning there is a need to recruit for a role. Whether you seek out the services of a recruitment company or decide to recruit internally, there are a few steps that…
Increasing productivity from existing staff is one of many ways to drive business growth – so what are the best ways to go about it? Generally, happier employees tend to be more productive ones, according to many sources. So how do you effectively reward employees and at the same time, benefit your business? Simple Praise…
