by Paulette | Jul 24, 2026 | HR Compliance, Performance Management
“I Need to start Performance Management — But I’m Worried They’ll Go Off With Stress” A small business guide to performance managing fairly when you’re worried about a stress claim This is one of the most common and most stressful situations business...
by Paulette | May 28, 2026 | Employment Relations, HR Consultant, HR Expert, HR Solutions, Performance Management, Small Business HR
“That’s just bullying!” It’s one of the most common things we hear when an employee is unhappy about being managed. But under Australian law, there’s a clear and important line between genuine workplace bullying and a manager simply doing their job. That line is...
by Paulette | Jun 26, 2025 | Employing People, HR Consultant, HR Expert, HR Solutions, Performance Improvement, Performance Improvement Plans, Performance Management
Growth Mindset Performance Appraisal Framework Traditional rating-based performance appraisals often fail to motivate employees or accurately capture their contributions. For instance, only 14% of employees say that performance reviews inspire them to improve, and 77%...
by Paulette | Jun 13, 2025 | Building A Workforce, Employment Relations, HR Consultant, HR Expert, HR Solutions, Human Resource, Informational Snip bits, Performance Improvement, Performance Management, Small business, Small Business HR, Workplace Articles
Grab a cuppa and let’s chat. The other day, I walked into an office and felt it straight away – a heavy, negative vibe hanging in the air. You know the feeling: colleagues avoiding eye contact, little huddles of whispered complaints by the coffee machine, and a...
by Paulette | May 19, 2025 | Employee Termination Procedure, HR Consultant, HR Expert, HR Solutions, Human Resource, Managing And Terminating, Managing Employee Terminations, Performance Management, Small Business HR
Dismissal is a last resort in a small business. If done hastily or without fairness, firing someone can backfire, leading to an unfair dismissal claim and a costly payout. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) requires employers to have both a valid reason and a fair process...
by Paulette | Jul 1, 2024 | Employee Termination Procedure, Employment Relations, HR Consultant, HR Expert, HR Solutions, Performance Management, Workplace Investigations
How to Conduct Investigative Interviews: A Step-by-Step Guide for HR Professionals Conducting investigative interviews is essential for maintaining a fair and respectful workplace. This guide answers common questions and provides step-by-step advice on managing these...
by admin2022 | Oct 28, 2022 | Human Resource, Managing And Terminating, Performance Management
Probation Periods: Letting Go Can Be Easier Than Holding On Underestimating how to use the probation periods properly is an essential part of effective employee management. Probation periods are very beneficial to an employer. I don’t know why more people...
by Paulette | Aug 16, 2022 | 12 Basics of HR, Performance Improvement, Performance Management
After completing our degrees, we were sure we wouldn’t have to worry about examinations and tests to prove our knowledge anymore. However, that is not the case at all. While we may not have to worry about academics, employees still have annual performance...
by Paulette | May 14, 2022 | Building A Workforce, Employing People, Employment Relations, Performance Management, Uncategorized
Managers and HR are the biggest contributors to the success of new employees. If you hire employees, it is your responsibility to ensure that they excel at their job and are successful as long as they are with you. Your new employees might not know the secrets to...
by admin2022 | Apr 19, 2022 | Employment Relations, Performance Improvement, Performance Management
As a leader, it is your responsibility to work for the betterment of your company. Improving workplace performance is in the job description of leaders and it may not be as easy as it seems. Many people in leadership positions struggle with improving the performance...
by admin2022 | Apr 12, 2022 | Employment Relations, HR Solutions, Human Resource, Performance Management
Humans are always lookout for rewarding experiences. We depend on rewards because they motivate us to work hard and continue working towards specific goals. Companies must recognize all the hard work employees put into their daily duties and reward them accordingly in...
by admin2022 | Mar 3, 2022 | Employment Relations, HR Solutions, Performance Management
Motivation: it’s not all about the money The conventional wisdom is that money is a prime motivator for employees. But, depending on context and the type of employee, other factors can have a greater effect on motivation for most. This is the view of well-known...
by | Jan 20, 2022 | Employment Relations, Performance Management
Do you need help managing your staff? Please find below Top Tips for Managing Staff 1. Communicate your goals and vision clearly. If your staff are unsure about what outcomes they are collectively pursuing, they will ultimately veer off course and be less effective as...
by | May 28, 2019 | Performance Management, Uncategorized, Workplace Articles
In the modern workplace and work environment, one of the keys to getting the best out of employee is communication. To achieve success at the company level, employees of the organization must enjoy expressing something nice to one another. A company where the...
by | Feb 2, 2019 | Employment Relations, Performance Management
“What makes companies succeed the most, what factors actually matter the most for startup success? If you take a group of people with the right equity incentives and organize them in a startup, you can unlock human potential in a way never before possible.” Bill Gross...
by admin2022 | Aug 9, 2016 | Employment Relations, Performance Management
Conditional Rewards Conditional Rewards – what to watch out for to avoid problems: The role of a manager while managing his team for a particular project is not easy! He has to look forward to a lot of things while managing his team and the most difficult one of...
