Bias during performance management
Does bias cloud performance management in your work place? Bias Performance Management is too easy to do: Bias is also known as our perception (or point of view). It is part of who we are and how we form different opinions and views on things. However, it can also...
Train Strikes
The Sydney Train Strikes. From a Human Resources Consultants view. How the Sydney Train Strike situation occurred. Requires a look at some of the background issues leading up to this event. What are the Sydney Train Strikes about? As Sydney commuters and business...
Tips on getting an interview from a regular hirer
Top tips on getting an interview. Start by paying attention to the details. Getting an interview today in Sydney, Australia can be as difficult as landing a job. There are a lot of people applying for the same jobs. Therefore, you have to make sure you stand out from...
Measure the right data in key performance indicators KPI’s
Setting the wrong Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) is a waste of time. They demotivate employees; which is the opposite of the desired effect. KPI's that only produce statistical information and trends are a waste of time. This view on performance is too narrow....
Emotional Intelligence in business
Communicate with Emotional Intelligence for business improvement How does emotional intelligence work in communication? See: “Working with Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman Definition of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) or (EI) Emotional Intelligence (EQ or EI) is...
Employee Engagement are a key to success in business
Employee Engagement results in high performance which equals profits! If you think the Human Resources department is about pay role, rules and regulations your living in the past! Viva the Revolution it is about a whole lot more. High on our radar is employee...
Hiring Strategies that work for best fit
How to develop hiring strategies that work for best fit. Some tips and suggestions from a Human Resources Management Consultant in Sydney. Hiring strategies for best fit is about taking a few important things into account. Hiring for the current role requirements is...
Job search is the same as building a business today
Why is Job search the same as building a business? In this article we will explore why you should treat job search the same as building a business. Because of many factors, such as the global financial crisis, immigration and offshoring of some areas of business there...
Calculating Revenue Per Employee
How to Calculate Revenue per employee or, what key performance measures are important for this employee? These are questions I am often asked by clients and rather than write a blog about this myself, why not reference an excellent one that already exists. The...
HR Strategy – 7 Tips for small business
How to create and implement a HR Strategy in a small business First, why you must have a HR strategy in a business that employs people: If you don’t have a HR strategy you run the risk of running into an issue with employment law You put your hard-earned business...
10 ways to stress less about your employees
Here are 10 ways to stress less about your employees: If you run a small business, you probably stress a bit about your employees. There are ways to minimise this stress. The following are my top 10 ways to stress less about your employees. Step 1. Share your vision...
Do Not Dismiss
To dismiss or not to dismiss, an employee, that is the question. In this article, I look at why you should not dismiss. Do not dismiss an employee before you read this article. It could save you thousands of $’s and a lot of pain and time, in mediation, with the Fair...