HR Business Unit

02/02/2021

I have written a few articles on feedback, this one is regarding recruiting. Mental health is a hot topic at the moment and not providing feedback to applicants is contributing to the issues. Please think about what you are doing to try and support people through your own recruitment practices. By focusing positively on your applicant and candidate experiences, you will naturally strengthen your employee brand and it will create strong advocates. You should also check out they are doing great work.

Recruitment is a true art, very labour intensive job, at times difficult and an incredible busy role; however, I don’t think it’s an excuse not to provide constructive feedback to applicants. Once an applicant turns to a candidate and you have both spent time and energy getting to know each othe...

08/12/2020

Article written by Susan Cramm 2015.

This is a really great article about defensive behaviour and how bosses can provoke the behaviour by the language they use, without even realising. I think...

23/11/2020

Everyone can influence. All good leaders hone this skill to make them great leaders. However, its not just leaders that need great influencing skills. ...

18/11/2020

17/11/2020

To say thank you doesn't need to be fancy or costly. It's just two simple words! What are the best methods that you have seen to convey kudos or praise...

11/11/2020

Many times, in my career, I have come across all sorts of wonderful and creative ways business owners have chosen to engage their workers. Some have made the decision to have contractors because they think it is a way of avoiding the on costs of an employee, such as, Superannuation, Payroll Tax and

06/11/2020

It is impetrative that workplace investigations are completed by a HR professional or senior manager with experience. They need to be treated swiftly, ...

02/11/2020

We have all experienced the awkwardness of a difficult conversation when it comes to a person not performing in their role. The key to managing this, is in the preparation.

29/10/2020

26/10/2020

Feedback is one of the hardest parts of business. However, if it is handled well it can be incredibly rewarding for both parties. ...