The world in which businesses operate is always changing. Whether it is innovation through; delivery of training, people management activities, remuneration structures, employment arrangements or rostering of staff. Some examples include: Introducing the use of Individual Flexibility Agreements to allow flexible employment arrangements is one way businesses can be more innovative to maximise the employment …
When focusing on maximising your $$ in managing a business it is essential to think about maximising your return on the investments you make in your business. The costs associated with employing staff is one of your largest investments in running your business. Therefore, it is essential you maximise your return on investment in your …
When some people hear the words ‘professional development’ they jump with joy… others internally groan. If you’re a business owner professional development is something that should be highly regarded by both you and your employees, so it’s important you paint it in a positive light. It’s easy for staff members to become comfortable within their …
Businesses are often confronted with the quandary of what to pay their staff. It is important to create a remuneration package that is attractive, which is not always about the dollar factor. It is important to have a remuneration structure that rewards employees for performing their duties as expected, but it may also have a …
At HRM we understand you may need to consider options to reduce expenditure at different times. Before consideration of redundancies, we strongly suggest you consult with your employees about reducing their hours of work by agreement or taking annual leave first until the business is able to recover. However, should these options prove unsuccessful, the …
As a business owner it’s common to wear a number of different hats. Sometimes you’re not just the director but also the marketing guru, the IT wiz and even the HR manager. Doing it all can become overwhelming, especially when things go wrong. Effective HR management is critical within any company. The cost of a …
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Being in the people business, I can’t go past another opportunity to write about how “people” are a key strategy for success. I strongly believe the success in running any business that employs people lies in having the right people, with the right capability in the right place at the right time. If all of …
HR is always striving to break away from the myth that HR management is about compliance and policing workplace practices. In reality, it should be where the least time is spent in managing people. Effective people management should create and innovate. Dave Ulrich sums this up in a great quote – “Rather than lament what …
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The underdog in the recruitment process is the cover letter. It is often underestimated how much value a good cover letter adds to a job application. A cover letter builds on the information on your resume. A resume shows your skills and experience, and your cover letter gives you the opportunity to tell the employer …
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All Action, No Plan? It’s time to get organised for SUCCESS! A business’s workforce is one of its greatest assets and there is a business imperative to plan it properly. Establishing a Workforce Plan can be a bit overwhelming for managers and business owners, particularly if you haven’t attempted it before, but there is tremendous …
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