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As we start approaching Christmas many staff will be turning their thoughts to their ‘Christmas Bonus’. They might be wondering, ‘How generous will the boss be this year? Will we get anything at all?’ And the boss might equally be thinking, ‘Do I want to give a bonus this year?
CASE STUDY “I’m being bullied”, it’s a catch cry which strikes fear into the hearts of all employers. And with good reason. In New Zealand, an employee only has to show one instance of bullying to make a successful claim against you, and it is the feelings of the victim
Good human resource management is often limited to ensuring businesses act in ways that comply with legislation, and staff are treated with respect and dignity. However, human resource management is not just about compliance. It can also be used ensure that your business has the right number of staff, with
Our acid-test on the state of the economy is the balance between how much recruitment and redundancy we are involved with. The great news is that the scales currently seem pretty balanced and there’s lots of discussion in the middle ground. How to get the best out of your team
Engaged employees drive competitive advantage. If 10 minutes of wasted-time a day equals over 40 hours a year, imagine how valuable a committed employee can be. Many people gain such satisfaction from doing a great job, that they will think nothing of working an extra 30 minutes a day. That’s
As a business owner you will understand the importance of clear goals, but will have also learnt that you need the help of your team to be successful. Staff are an essential resource in helping you achieve business success and there are a few golden rules to ensuring they buy
With the festive season fast approaching, many companies already have their staff end-of-year function marked on calendars. The office Christmas party is a great opportunity for you and your staff to enjoy each other’s company. However, there’s also the potential for undesirable behaviour if you don’t manage the event effectively.
Do you have your goals for this year clearly defined? Whatever they are, from global domination to spending more time on the water, you need to plan to achieve them. As a business owner you will understand the importance of clear goals, but will have also learnt that you need
Did you know that 10 minutes per day x 5 days x 52 weeks a year = 43 hours per year or over 2% of your payroll cost? A productive, engaged employee will “gift” a lot more than 10 minutes of effort, and a Poor performing, disengaged employee will be wasting
Last time we talked about the 3 reasons that managing staff performance is critical ( NB 10 minutes per day x 5 days x 52 weeks a year = 43 hours per year or over 2% of your payroll cost) and how to assess if the issues is Education, Training
