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People management for leaders, managers and business owners

From day-to-day activities like assigning tasks, communicating objectives, and resolving conflicts, to hiring new talent and conducting performance ...

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Why your business should book an HR software demo today

In todays fast-paced world of work, for every modern business, staying competitive often means making sure you streamline operations, especially when ...

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How to create an efficient staff roster?

Let’s be real—creating a roster for your staff is often one of the trickiest parts of managing a business. Balancing peak hours, employee ...

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Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)

When an employee is not performing to company standards, employers need to intervene. It is a difficult, but necessary, conversation to have. When ...

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What are the benefits of hiring casual staff?

There’s several benefits casual employment provides both employers and employees. For businesses across Australia, hiring workers under these ...

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Guidelines for hiring casual staff in Australia

Companies with a small number of employees will often require the support of additional staff but may not have the budget to hire employees on a ...

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A guide to superannuation for employers

Superannuation, or "super," is a long-term savings system designed to help Australians build funds for retirement. There are several types of ...

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Employee Wellbeing

As an employer, how your employees are feeling is vitally important to their productivity and overall happiness. You should never ignore the ...

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Employee onboarding: Setting new hires up for success

The process of introducing and inducting new employees into your business is an employee onboarding process. A successful employee onboarding process ...

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The ripple effect of minimum wage increases on Australian businesses

Finding and retaining great talent is one of the biggest challenges for any business. But what happens when the cost of that talent increases? ...

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What is an Employee Assistance Program?

Today, employee health and wellbeing is a top priority and employee assistance programs play a key role in this environment. But what exactly is an ...

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Benefits of using timesheet apps for Australian businesses

More and more businesses are realising the importance of automated time tracking and its impact on compliance, payroll accuracy, resource allocation, ...

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