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In today’s digital world, having a professional social media presence is now an expectation and a part of the evolving face of human resources. Whether you hold an executive position or are just starting your career journey, it’s a great way to grow your network and establish your …

What is a formal warning letter? A written formal warning is basically a letter which will sit on an employee’s file for future reference that outlines performance concerns and an action plan of what the employee needs to do. There’s no legal requirement to provide an official warning …

Staff turnover affects even the most successful of businesses. It can be for a wide range of reasons; employees follow their partners across the country, they want to spend more time at home with children, they are looking into a major change in career, following a career promotion, or workers …

At some point in our lives, we all have most likely experienced having or needing an ally. When you were at school, did a teacher ever get you in trouble for something you didn’t do? Were your siblings ever guilty of picking on you? Or were you ever targeted …

Updated on the 17th of September 2020 Misconduct at work Dealing with employee misconduct at work can be tricky even for the most seasoned business owner. If you have an employee who’s not meeting expectations, or is not behaving in an appropriate way, you must deal with the issue head-on …

Updated on the 17th of September 2020 Conventional wisdom holds that happy employees are engaged employees. And engaged employees play a significant role in any company’s financial performance. So keeping employees happy is key to business success. That’s why it’s so important to keep a pulse on employee …

Although many of us are physically apart right now as a result of COVID-19, it’s no excuse for remote company culture to take a dip. When you think about it, keeping culture and spirits high right now in your team has never been more important during these trying times.  …

COVID-19 changed the way we work forever — and when we’re forced to adapt to a completely new working environment, it’s understandable that some areas get pushed to the wayside. While many of us are now equipped with our remote working set-up, it’s time we shine a spotlight …

As a small business owner, you’ll be acutely aware that you can’t do it all. In fact, to have any chance at real success, there’s a whole swag of people you’re going to need to rely on. Arguably, the most critical are your suppliers. Without them, …

Employment Hero’s Chief People Officer, Alex Hattingh, recently shared a masterclass on how to transition to a remote or hybrid workforce with Business Chicks, Australia’s largest and most influential community for women. As a remote-first advocate, Alex has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to implementing flexible …