Dec 11, 2022
‘Open hiring’ (hiring the first person who applies) saves time and can improve equity and reduce employee turnover. But it doesn’t work for every role. So what are the benefits and considerations?
Have you ever undertaken an open hiring process, or are you considering doing it? I'd love to hear from you, because...
Nov 27, 2022
Since the pandemic, there have been more requests to work from home, or even to work from interstate or overseas.
What happens when you have employees who want to work from anywhere (WFA)? This can happen when people you've hired locally move, or intend to move, to a different city, or state, or even overseas.
Here are...
Nov 13, 2022
Lately, there's been a fair bit in the media around skill shortages in Australia. There are definitely things that we can do from a recruitment standpoint, in terms of attracting skilled people into our business, but there's also a big opportunity to upskill our current employees in an affordable way.
Does your business...
Oct 30, 2022
As a small business, when is the right time to hire your first HR person? And how do you know what kind of HR person you need?
Here are my top six tips to define your HR needs, craft the right role, and support your new HR person so they are set up for success.
What advice do you have for hiring your first HR...
Oct 16, 2022
The four-day work week is getting a lot of media attention across the world. This is the model where an employee moves from working five days per week to four days, but continues getting paid the same salary.
What are the benefits and risks of the four-day work week? Why are businesses considering and trialling...