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Why Strategic Planning For SME Businesses Is So Important
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. We all know the old saying – and now there is mounting evidence that shows that

The end of work drinks?
A recent decision from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in John Keron v Westpac Banking Corporation [2022] FWC 221 shows the adaptation of the law to

Frontline Leadership – What does it take to succeed?
In Australia we are currently facing a candidate driven market, signifying the employment market is rich in jobs, and poor in available talent. When you

The business benefits of supporting mental health
The physical and emotional health of your people has a significant impact on their work performance and productivity. Increasingly, employees are experiencing bouts of psychological

4 tips for preventing poor performance
There’s a strong link between a company’s financial performance and an effective and aligned goal-setting process. When employees understand the connection between their individual efforts

6 ways to grow your people
My first job in HR was as a HR administrator in BHP’s corporate offices. My role was to greet visitors, answer and direct phone calls,

How Does Your Employee Value Proposition Stack Up?
There is no doubt about it, in Australia we are currently in a candidate short market. These candidates aren’t ‘missing’ or hiding under a rock,

4 steps to finding the right person for the right job
You have one task: hire the right person for the right job. Sounds easy task, right? Yet, time and again, great people are employed into

Common missteps in workplace communication
When it came to communicating with his employees, the newly appointed CEO of an accounting firm adhered to a tight-lipped philosophy: “Only tell them what

Leadership starts with you
Invariably, the best CEOs spend time working to understand themselves as leaders and individuals. They look inwards and dig deep to find the root of
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