There’s no law that says you must create an employee handbook. In fact, some business owners who have such a small number of employees tend to forget about human resource (HR) manuals entirely. After all, does anyone really read those things.
A false WorkCover claim negatively affects everyone involved. You, the small business employer, must now pay for your employee’s injury, even though you know it is not a true injury, which will take away from other more important matters like marketing and production. You also lose faith in one of your employees, and now you…
Have you ever walked into a meeting room or an office and instantly felt overwhelmed by negative energy or tension? In every office and work environment, there is always that person. This employee has nothing good to say about anything. Everything is terrible, and there is no hope for a better day. When someone posts…
Human Resources can seem like a minefield of problems, especially for a small business. While this post obviously can’t replace an HR department, it can help you avoid some pitfalls and may serve to ensure that you don’t fall foul of rules and regulations.
Employees are the most valuable resources that a company has. They can be the biggest reason that a company succeeds or fails, which is why it is so imperative that companies invest in their employees. There are several ways small businesses can improve employee engagement, if they have the desire to devote the necessary resources…
Recruiting is one of the most important activities that any small business engages in. Without the ability to recruit the right people, it is almost certain that an organisation will not be around long, since the people who are driving it will not be capable of meeting their necessary goals. On the other hand, the…
Human resources is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. Many small business owners in their early stages feel like they can get away with not having a human resources specialist, and in some cases they may be able to save some money while they are growing their business by not hiring one.
Induction, sometimes known as onboarding, can be what makes or breaks an employee’s experience at a company. A successful induction phase sets up an employee for a great experience with the organisation; conversely, if induction does not go so well, it is more likely for an employee to have a difficult time at the organisation,…
There are some situations when an employee and an organisation are simply not working out; whether it happens as a result of changes in the personality of the worker, a new supervisor, or some other circumstances, it is important that the issue is addressed right away.
You might not realise that you have OH&S problems, but they can be a serious hindrance to your business. Many companies have to deal with OH&S issues, but there are several types of OH&S problems that some companies commonly overlook. Here are some of the OH&S issues you didn’t realise you were overlooking.
