611: Training on a Shoe String | Human Resources
Staff training needn't cost the earth! If you add up the cost of advertising, interviewing time, the recruitment agency's commission, and a training period to get staff up to speed; replacing an employee will cost your business about one and a half times the annual salary of the employee you lost. "just being honest
Department: PEOPLE
Publish Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
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612: What to Look for on a Resume | Human Resources
Having been on both ends of a resume (as the giver and the receiver) I can tell you that resumes really do short change the candidate… but at least they are better than those pre-printed job application pads you can buy!
Department: PEOPLE
Publish Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
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613: Skills to Look for When Hiring Staff | Human Resources
When your business is growing fast, you need employees fast. Unfortunately, when the economy is going well, good candidates are hard to find. Don't settle for second best and look for the following attributes in candidates
Department: PEOPLE
Publish Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
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614: Why You Need a Code of Conduct at Work | Human Resources
Changes to employment law means that businesses of all sizes - big and small - are going under increased scrutiny to do right by their employees and stay within the law.
Department: PEOPLE
Publish Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
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615: Winning Workplaces | Human Resources
In the past fifteen years, a significant amount of research has identified the workplace characteristics of high-performance organisations.
Department: PEOPLE
Publish Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
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616: Work Choices | Human Resources
An immediate challenge for all employers is to be able to explain WorkChoices clearly to staff. Clear, open communication will ensure that staff understand the new reforms and the need for any changes that may need to be implemented in their workplace; and that the implementation of these changes are carried out efficiently and smoothly
Department: PEOPLE
Publish Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
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617: Work Choices 2 | Human Resources
The Workchoices legislation will make it easier than ever for employers to negotiate and register enterprise agreements, or AWA's. Some employers may use the new laws as a means of reducing employment conditions in their workforces. However, it is more likely that workplace agreements will be used as a means by employers to increase productivity through the negotiating of conditions that are more appropriate to the needs of the business
Department: PEOPLE
Publish Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
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618: Workplace Harassment | Human Resources
Workplace related harassment and bullying is a very real and worrying concern in Australia. Not only are we hearing of more instances in the media but sadly the outcome of some of these cases has been tragic
Department: PEOPLE
Publish Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
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619: Work to Rules | Human Resources
Across the complex areas of workplace or industrial relations a "one size fits all" mentality will not work as every business, as well as every individual, is unique. While employers should act creatively and think outside the square when solving workplace-related issues, there are certain rules to follow and this starts with procedures.
Department: PEOPLE
Publish Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
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620: Build the Perfect Exit Interview, Build a Better Workplace
I know… you don’t do exit interviews. In fact, despite the escalating cost of employee turnover, most companies don’t. There are numerous reasons why small business owners don't bother with them.
Department: PEOPLE
Publish Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
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