Preparing for EOFY - Workplace Policies & Procedures

Preparing for EOFY - Workplace Policies & Procedures

Workplace policies and procedures - the crux of HR admin. Employers don’t want to write them, and employees aren’t too enthused about reading them.

And yes, while these documents might not be the most exciting document to draft and proofread, it is actually easier than you think. And the benefits of having policies and procedures in place far outweigh the costs.

Today, we’ll be going through the most important elements for writing your Policies and Procedures, to ensure your business is ready for the next financial year.

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Remuneration Advice for EOFY 2022

Remuneration Advice for EOFY 2022

EOFY is the perfect time to reset your HR and consider any changes to remuneration in your business. Whether that is handing out pay rises, preparing a benchmarking document or coordinating separate performance and salary review meetings for the upcoming financial year.

Don’t make the mistake of undervaluing your employees and the importance of remuneration. Here’s my top 4 remuneration tips for business success this financial year.

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Top 5 HR Mistakes New Businesses Make

Top 5 HR Mistakes New Businesses Make

Starting up a business can be an exciting yet laborious and overwhelming experience. In the formative stages, it’s common to find yourself wearing all the professional hats at once - finance, operations, marketing…the list goes on. But one hat that often gets forgotten is HR. And the ramifications of leaving this function unattended can be very costly, with the potential to run you out of business.

So, to help steer you in the right direction and build your business for success, here’s five of the most common HR mistakes we see start-ups make, and most importantly, how to avoid them.

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The Top 5 Mistakes Employers Make During The Recruitment Process

The Top 5 Mistakes Employers Make During The Recruitment Process

So, it’s time to hire a new employee. Whether this is your first time recruiting, or your 100th, bringing a new person into your organisation is a big deal.

Today, I want to share some of the common mistakes I see business owners make when hiring a new employee. And most importantly – I’ll show you how to avoid these mistakes and get the most out of your recruitment process, no matter the size of your organisation.

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IWD: Interview with Jacqui Coombes
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IWD: Interview with Jacqui Coombes

Today I had the opportunity to speak with Jacqui Coombes, the CEO and Managing Director at Amira Global, and learn more about the proud moments of her career, and why she is constantly inspired by the women around her.

She had one powerful piece of advice for this International Women’s Day: We’re all in charge of our own destiny, and we shouldn’t let artificial barriers get in our way.

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IWD: Interview with Jen Paetow
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IWD: Interview with Jen Paetow

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Jen Paetow, the Executive Director of Operations and Marketing at AllianceCorp, to learn more about her experience with bias in the workplace, and how she believes we can inspire other women to pursue growth in their careers.

She leaves us with one important message for this International Women’s Day - When women support each other, incredible things happen!

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