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VIDEO Asking the right questions is critical to great recruitment decisions. Check out how to get it right in this informative video. Don’t put your company at risk by recruiting the wrong people. Its easier and more cost effective to get it right first time, let HRtoolkit show you how.
VIDEO The 90 day trial period is not a get out of jail free card, but used correctly it can be a fantastic tool. Watch this video to find out how best to use trial periods. Its easier and more cost effective to get it right first time, let HRtoolkit
VIDEO Recruiting someone is a decision worth $100,000’s. After all, you hope they will stay with your company for at least a few years. Watch this quick video to make sure you get the profile right. Don’t put your company at risk by recruiting the wrong people. Its easier and
CASE STUDY An interior design company had had three administrators in the space of two years. Each of these women took three months to come up to speed, so that was nine months out of nine years when they were not fully productive (at $40K salary that’s $30K out of
CASE STUDY An employee had only been employed for about four months, but after a disciplinary investigation using the the HRtoolkit disciplinary investigation tools, the employee was found guilty of stealing an iPod and dismissed. There was, of course, suspicion that he had stolen a lot more. As part of
Would you usually make a $100k expenditure decision without getting professional advice? For most of us the answer is a firm no. But $100k is the absolute minimum any recruitment decision will cost you. Attracting and retaining the right people is crucial to any successful business. Let HRtoolkit show you
Hiring people in a tight labor market is more work for managers than it used to be. Whilst a focus on looking after your staff, particularly your great performers, is a priority you also need to find workers to replace those who leave and bring in new staff for your
Inducting your staff well makes a great first impression: It speaks volumes to a new staff member when you show them you are prepared and ready for their arrival. You want your new employee to feel welcome and see that you have prepared for their arrival. Most of us has
If you are a company with less than 20 employees – there is no change. You are able to continue using the 90 day trial period with confidence, with one note of censure – your 90 day trial period clause must be compliant with the latest legislation. Unfortunately, we have
Would you make a $130K expenditure decision without doing your research? For most of us (who plan to stay in business), the answer will be no. As an absolute minimum, any recruitment decision is a $130K plus decision. Just think, if you recruit someone you hope they will stay for
