As a business owner, you’d be straight on the phone, trying to find a replacement for Dave. Having to bring someone in at short notice will probably cost you a bit more. It could even take you an hour or so to sort out, when you could be spending your time in better ways (like […]
Why thinking negatively isn’t always a bad thing
Willie Nelson, one of my favorite artists, is quoted as saying, “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” With all due respect to The Red-Headed Stranger, I suspect Mr. Nelson was a little off-base when he said this. Not everyone is motivated and successful when they think positively. […]
Changes to the way employees can cash out annual leave
The changes are more-or-less the same across most awards, however there are some differences for some specific awards. We would recommend that you review the actual changes made to the awards that apply to your workplace. This may also be the time to have your employment contracts and leave policies reviewed and updated to ensure […]
Five books every manager should read
The topic of good management has been covered over the ages in thousands of different books. Here, we’ve selected the most recent (with the exception of one important classic) and most effective titles to get you on the path to being the best manager you can be, or to simply brush up your management knowledge. […]
7 Common HR Mistakes you can’t afford to make
At any one time, you may be trying to effectively onboard new hires into your business, figure out the best way to develop a stellar employee, while you performance manage another. Of course, when things get really busy, you tend to concentrate on the things you like to do rather than prioritise the things that […]
THE HAPPINESS FACTOR: 6 TACTICS FOR IMPROVING WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY
There’s a strong correlation between happy employees and high employee productivity. In fact, according to Yves Morieux, director for the Boston Consulting Group’s Institute for Organization, happy employees actually create high-performing businesses. He’s not alone in this thinking. A study by economists at the University of Warwick found the happiness factor at work equates to […]
Are we there yet?
Business owners are not too dissimilar; I’ve heard the question many times over the years: ‘We’ve tried various things to bring about change in our business but nothing seems to change. We seem destined to stay where we are rather than get to where we want to be – will we ever get there?’ They’re […]
Review of TSheets – Employee Time Tracking Software
TSheets is a flexible, easy-to-use app that allows employees to track their working hours anywhere. Employees can clock in and out from remote locations using their laptops, mobile phones or even Twitter to record their time at work that day. The software can integrate with a number of systems including Xero and Quickbooks (Online and […]
Australia on Time in 2018: A Deep Dive into the Data
Latest Deputy data report: One in five Australian hourly paid workers do not get to work on time When running a business, keeping track of scheduled time worked versus actual time worked can be a minefield, particularly for small business owners who are likely to also play a hands on role in the day to […]
HomeRetail Tips & Trends How to Create a Workplace Culture that Attracts and Retains the Best Employees
So to help you better understand the topic, and, more importantly, enable you to improve the culture in your company, we caught up with Retail Culture Consultant Beth Boyd. Beth helps retailers drive employee engagement and workplace happiness through building a culture that retains and recognizes top performers and attracts top talent. She’s also the […]