How lucky are we to have so many amazing sportspeople shining on the world stage at the Olympics and Paralympics? Watching our incredible athletes push their limits and go for gold is nothing short of inspiring. They remind us of what’s possible when dedication, training, resilience, and passion come together.
Just like the Olympic athletes, our high-performance employees bring that same energy and drive to the workplace. They set the bar high, push themselves (and us!) to be better, and inspire everyone around them. So, what makes these superstars tick, and how can we help them shine even brighter?
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Grappling With The Reality Of Employees Working From Home?
NewsWhile working from home (WFH) arrangements can offer flexibility, help with employee retention and help you (as an employer) stay competitive, it also presents unique challenges – especially for small and medium-sized businesses.
As an employer, finding the right balance between supporting your team and maintaining productivity can be tricky. It is one I have grappled with myself as an employer. And of course, working from home is not practical for every business. There are some businesses where the work requires humans to actually be at work – like your traditional retail model, fixing cars, mowing and plumbing!
What are the top challenges of working from home arrangements?
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Let the Olympics & Paralympics Inspire Us
NewsHow lucky are we to have so many amazing sportspeople shining on the world stage at the Olympics and Paralympics? Watching our incredible athletes push their limits and go for gold is nothing short of inspiring. They remind us of what’s possible when dedication, training, resilience, and passion come together.
Just like the Olympic athletes, our high-performance employees bring that same energy and drive to the workplace. They set the bar high, push themselves (and us!) to be better, and inspire everyone around them. So, what makes these superstars tick, and how can we help them shine even brighter?
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HR Checklist for Autumn
NewsAutumn is most definitely upon us with cooler weather and the trees starting to turn into those brilliant colours we love.
On the HR front, it’s time to think about updating wages for anyone who is on or close to the minimum wage. This applies equally to both waged and salaried employees.
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Vaccination Facts for Employers
NewsThe Covid era we are in continues to be an evolving landscape. For business owners and managers, the top of mind consideration is the Covid-19 vaccination and how it affects our workplaces. Read more
Employing a Teenager
NewsMarch 2017
This month’s article is a bit of a departure from our usual newsletter. Usually I write articles for employers, covering some HR issue or other that is burning a hole in my brain at the time!
But this month, I thought I would write some Q&A for teenagers who are starting a job, whether it’s part-time or full-time. If you have teenagers, this may come in handy when they are looking for their first job, or feel free to forward this information to friends and family with teenagers. As an employer you may also find some of this information useful when employing a young person.
So, let’s get started…
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