Tips for Employers
Performance Management
There are more ways of assessing how a business is performing than just checking the profit and loss statement. Every organisation should be continuously assessing and managing employee performance along with the progress and performance of the...
HR Wisdom – Dec 2013
Hope you will enjoy our December 13 issue. We encourage you to share the contents of this newsletter with your friends and colleagues. Recommend them to subscribe and stay up to date with current employment issues. In this month's issue we'll...
Set SMART Goals for Your Staff
When it comes to setting goals, only around 7% of employees understand how to achieve organizational goals. Your business probably needs to train employees on how goals are set. A popular technique is to set SMART goals, where SMART stands for...
First Day on the Job
Our first day at a new job often includes mixed feelings of fear and excitement. Most new employees are keen to impress, but may also be nervous about starting out in their new work environment. Formally orienting a new employee is important....
Looking for Talent through Social Platforms
HR resources have certainly changed their methods for seeking new talent. Nowadays, corporate hiring has become more internet-interactive compared to a decade ago. Both employers and recruiters engage in various social platforms to launch their...
It is all about the Team Work
It’s a great feeling to be part of a successful team. Research shows that 82% of middle-size companies develop teams in order to achieve their organisational goals. Where a project needs the co-operation of more than one worker, “Teamwork” is...
Up-skill Your Employees
What is Up-skilling? Up-skilling is the process of upgrading the skills of professionals through training. Some of the different styles of training include: Projects – Specific processes are learned when workers are involved in a project. As the...
Goal Setting
There are many factors that can influence the success of a business. Effective recruitment process will provide the best staff and talent, but in order for a business to really succeed, it requires direction. Goal-setting is an important...
Be warned – The Fair Work Commission is Getting Tough
The Fair Work Commission is the body charged with ensuring workplace rules and regulations are adhered. It has considerable powers to take action against businesses that don’t comply, ramping up activity around Australia, fining businesses for...
Interview Techniques
Interviewing job applicants is Prime Time in the staff recruitment process. Conducting an effective interview enables an employer to assess whether a candidate is suitable for the position. But this is only revealed if the interview has...