Tag: Employees

Why It’s Time to Rethink the 40-Hour Work Week

Nearly 100 years ago, the 40-hour work week was considered revolutionary.Today? It’s starting to feel a little… outdated. When Henry Ford made headlines for introducing a five-day, 40-hour week in 1926, it was a bold step towards a better balance between work and life — for the times.Back then, most households had one breadwinner (usually […]

Beyond the Paycheque: What Really Drives Engagement?

Let’s have an honest conversation.At a certain point, money stops talking. I was listening to a brilliant episode of This Working Life recently (one I think every business leader should have on their playlist). It was about employee purpose — or, more accurately, how organisations often miss the mark chasing satisfaction through financial rewards alone. One point really hit […]

When you just don’t like your co-workers

You spend a large chunk of your life at work and usually it’s spent with people that normally, you wouldn’t willingly hang out with. Unless you want to be miserable at work, or get fired, you need to find away to work around it. You don’t need to like the people you work with, but you do need to be professional. 

Are you getting employee discipline & termination right?

The discipline or termination of an employee is never easy. It’s important that your termination procedure is compliant with Australia’s unfair dismissal laws and is based on an understanding of your employee’s rights.

Why are workplace HR policies so important?

Human Resources Policies and Procedures are important as they provide structure, control, consistency, fairness and reasonableness in the business. They also ensure compliance with employment legislation and inform employees of their responsibilities and the organisations expectations.

Employee recognition without the big bucks

Successful companies know that their employees are at the heart of the business. Satisfied and engaged employees create not only positive energy in the workplace, but also go the extra mile to ensure individual and organisational success. 

What’s your business’ point of difference?

Why would a highly talented employee choose to work at your organisation? What is it that you offer to employees that makes you stand out from the competition when recruiting and is compelling enough to keep your existing talent engaged and in your employ?