COVID-19: Leading Your Team
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, many leaders are facing an unprecedented level of uncertainty. Lyndell Fogarty, CEO of PerformHR shares her thoughts.
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Challenging thought, convention and perceived wisdom... on a daily basis.
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The 3 Questions Every CEO Needs to Ask
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. It’s an adage many CEOs grapple with. And sometimes it’s difficult to balance the desire to drive a new agenda; going from good to great, reducing or even eliminating a way of operating that is outdated.
Modern Award Changes from 1 March 2020
Annualised salaries may seem like a welcome administrative relief for employers. However, with changes coming to certain modern awards on 1 March, this may no longer be the case. The team here at PerformHR has reviewed the changes and shares their thoughts.
Announcement: SCHADS Award pay rate adjustment
On the 1st December, rates of pay for some employees under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS Award) increased. Have you made the necessary changes to payroll for your team?
Outsourced HR – What’s the benefit?
HR has many components to it, each requiring a different skill set. Whether you need ongoing support in payroll, once-off recruitment, or expert Employment Relations advice, there are a number of benefits to outsourced HR partners - for both your business, and your people.
Work Christmas Parties: how to prevent and manage incidents this silly season
Christmas is a happy and festive time, but end of year parties can also be a minefield for employers, with the risk of over-indulgence and inappropriate behaviour. So, how can you prevent and manage incidents?
The secret to successful workplace investigations
Issues occur in workplaces with some regularity, and whether it be a dispute between employees, a breach of procedure, a case of misconduct or something else altogether, it needs to be dealt with effectively and efficiently. But how?
Hiring well in the community sector
For businesses in the community care sector, bringing the right people into your organisation is critical. So, what can you do to ensure you find the right candidates, and the right candidates find you?
Underpayment of wages: how to prevent, identify and rectify issues
As well as potentially bringing criminal charges to your door, underpaying employees can have a significant business impact. So, how can you prevent your business from becoming the subject of a scandal?
How a great HR strategy will deliver results for your business
Join our four part webinar series, and learn how a great HR strategy will deliver real results for your business.
Do you have a people plan?
You wouldn’t invite your builder to start building your home without first creating a plan. Don’t do it with your business, either. A well-thought out people strategy is essential for business success. But why?
Culture Meets Care: How to prepare your workforce for Standard 7
The new Aged Care Quality Standard 7 is in place. So how can you be sure your organisation is meeting the requirements, with a clear relationship between culture and care?
5 ways to support your staff through the Royal Commission into disability care
The Royal Commission into the disability sector is underway. Here are the 5 proactive things you can do to support your staff – and your business.
What role does the workplace play in people’s wellbeing?
As a people champion, a business owner and business leader, I believe that the workplace plays a significant role in the support of people’s self-regulation and care.
What makes a great culture?
A strong culture is evident in the way each and every one of your team acts and behaves. And, as a business leader, it's your responsibility to ensure that culture is powering your business.
Managing the people component of major merger
In order for a merger of this size and scale to be successful, implementing the right people strategy was crucial.
Grow your business with our three-part webinar series
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The real issue at the heart of the future of work debate
Why the real 'future of work' has nothing to do with how people work, and everything to do with creativity.
Three tips for dealing with the salary review conversation
Remumeration reviews can often be subjective conversations... unless you've set up an objective framework to begin with.
Candid Conversations: Pat Sparrow, CEO of ACSA
Pat Sparrow. CEO of ACSA, discusses the impact great HR has on her organisation.
What HR Managers should consider this EOFY
The EOFY brings with it a lot for HR managers to consider. Here's what you need to know.
Your M&A due diligence HR checklist
Involve HR from the outset in any M&A... a human due diligence process can reduce imminent risks and identify potential deal breakers.
Fast facts: Single Touch Payroll
It's been described as the biggest change for businesses since the introduction of GST. So, here's everything you need to know about single touch payroll.
Fast facts: 2019 minimum wage review
Everything you need to know about the 2019 minimum wage review, in a bitesize chunk!
HR: We have a perception problem
While CFOs, COOs and CMOs are seen as natural successors to a CEO, HR rarely is. HR – we have a perception problem.
When employees take to social media
Mix social media with a disgruntled employee, and you can find yourself facing a stream of HR challenges.
The four recruitment questions you must ask
Stuck in a rut with the same old interview questions? Ask these four pearlers, and see your interview quality rise immediately.
One multi-site organisation’s journey towards a robust HR function
The story of how one aged care organisation overhauled its HR capability.
Building a high-performing HR team to support business growth
Temple & Webster was newly formed and had little brand recognition - but big aspirations.
The true cost of poor culture
Culture's not a fluffy concept that makes work a 'nice' place to be. It can have a major impact on every part of your business – including the bottom line.
Candid Conversations: Viv Allanson, CEO of Maroba
Viv Allanson, CEO of Maroba, discusses the benefits of HR outsourcing and the positive impact it has had on her business.
Sexual harassment at work: How should HR respond?
As a CEO or business leader, you can be vicariously liable for sexual harassment. Are you doing enough?
4 things business partnerships and happy marriages have in common
A strong business relationship has much in common with a good marriage. Trust and communication are key.
Using design thinking to solve problems more effectively
Before looking for the fix to an issue, you need to understand why it occurred in the first place.
Time’s up on sexual assault, harassment and inequality in the workplace
We've reached the point where enough is enough. Time is up. Is your business ready?
5 leadership tips to foster engagement
Engaged employees mean lower absenteeism and turnover, and increased productivity. What's not to love?
