Minimum wage has increased by 30%, but higher wages haven't how do you incentivise your higher paid workers? With effect from 1st April 2021 minimum wage will increase to $20 per hour which is a 5.8% increase against a projected CPI increase of 2.2% for 2021. For some this increase will put financial strain on […]
Practical advise on how to proactively manage sick leave There is a bill currently being considered to increase the amount of sick leave to 10 days. Whether this actually becomes legislation or not has yet to be seen, however, this is a good time to review how you manage sick leave within your organisation. This […]
How do you ensure a bonus scheme delivers the outcome you need? Bonus schemes can be an awesome way of incentivising your team, but they can also drive the wrong type of behaviour. In this webinar we will be looking at how to structure up a bonus scheme so that it achieved the desired outcome.
Practical advice and guidance to maximise your recruitment success Sitting down and having a chat is about 8% effective at predicting success in a job, though sadly this is still the most common recruitment method with small business owners. In this webinar you will learn some simple methods to significantly improve your chances of getting […]
Ensure your have the right employment agreement, and avoid legal issues down the line Legally you have to have an employment agreement in place for all employees, but what is the right agreement for your situation. In this webinar we will be learning about how "casuals" can potentially double dip on Annual leave, when Contractors […]
Making the right first impression! First impressions count! And if the first impression someone has of your company on day 1 is bad, then the chances of them uping and leaing within the first 6 months are huge. In addition, new staff will often waste a huge deal of time trying to "work things out […]
Flexible working arrangements can be absolutely fantastic, or an absolute nightmare, for both the boss and the employee equally. In this session, we will be talking about practical steps to make flexible working arrangements a win:win for everyone.
As a business owner, you have a legal obligation to: Provide a safe working environment Act in good faith in the best interests of your company Irrespective of which side of the vaccination argument you sit, as a business owner you actually need to put those views aside and ensure that you are fulfilling your […]
When we talk of KPI's we often think of sales achieved, debtor days reduced etc. And, though these are important to monitor, they are looking at what has been done in the past, not what has to change for the future to look different. This month we are looking at how to set KPI's for […]
Love them or dread them, performance reviews are essential if you want to drive your business in the right direction. This month we are talking about how to set up your performance review system to achieve the best outcomes and make it a positive experience
Debt collection, giving feedback, saying no .... we all have "courageous conversations" every day, and most of us still dread them. Learn some practical tips on how to get the best outcomes, without the negative kickback
With a tight labour market, there is always the risk that someone is going to be offered more money than you can afford. But what other benefits can you offer to attract and retain good people?