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It’s safe to say we all know diversity and inclusion (D&I) matters. McKinsey research has shown that companies with greater gender diversity are 21% more likely to outperform others and those that are ethnically diverse are 33% more likely to outperform others. Why is this? With an increase in …

There’s nothing quite like starting the new Year with a clean bill of health on all your HR documents, systems and processes. And today, as if you needed further impetus, there are some new, and pretty compelling reasons to put HR compliance on the top of your to-do list! 3 …

Have you checked in with your team lately? With so much uncertainty in the world right now, we know it’s been difficult for everyone to adapt. Bushfires, floods, a global pandemic and now a recession is causing unprecedented amounts of stress for the entire nation. So, what can you …

How do you stay motivated as a leader when all you want to do is stay in bed?  Leading a team can be one of the most rewarding experiences in your career. You’re able to do what you’re passionate about, while mentoring and guiding others to achieve their …

Are you ready for an abundance of 1:1 questions? 1:1s are an effective way to communicate and ask questions with your direct report in a safe and honest environment. They’re designed to increase productivity, engagement and overall happiness.  1:1s can strengthen the relationship between managers and their team and lead …

We often hear that internal communication is a pain point for businesses, so what if we told you that you could improve it by one simple, yet effective management technique? 1:1s might be the very thing to take your company communication and alignment to the next level of performance.  1:1s. …

These days, managing HR in a growing business is a constant task. As an HR manager, you’re probably overloaded with work and you never seem to get to the bottom of it all. It’s not unusual to rush from meeting to meeting, extinguishing fire after fire. You’re …

Welcome to your very own onboarding checklist. Here at Employment Hero, we think it’s really important to make sure your new employees get off to a great first start. What is onboarding? Onboarding is so much more than paperwork. It’s the process of helping new hires adjust to …

As we look towards a post-COVID-19 future, it’s likely your business will need to start recruiting. If you were fortunate enough to receive the JobKeeper payment which rolled out in March and will be ongoing until September this year, you might have been able to retain the majority of …

You’ve learned how to set SMART goals, now it’s time to create a feasible budget and stick to it. Taking control of your finances starts with understanding them. Budgeting doesn’t have to be hard when you break it down into parts. In this post, we’ll help …