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 …
On 13 September 2020, the Victorian Government announced additional funding for businesses under the COVID-19 business survival support package. This $3 billion COVID-19 support package primarily targets industries worst-hit by the ongoing restrictions, with the aim to keep as many people employed as possible. The $3 billion in funding will include cash grants, tax …
Updated on the 15th of September 2020 You may be wondering how to collect honest feedback from employees? This can be a challenge, especially when you own the business. Who wants to risk offending the boss when staff feedback (however well-meaning) has the potential to adversely affect their job prospects, or …
Having good communication in the workplace is really important. But why? It provides purpose ✔️ Effective communication empowers employees by providing the clarity they need to perform their roles with confidence. It eliminates confusion 🤯 Miscommunication can create a lot of workplace confusion. As a result …
With everything going on, it’s normal to feel unsure about what your obligations are as an employer. This is especially applicable to handing employees’ rights to leave and pay in these unsettling times. Many of our clients have been asking for clarification and support on this topic so we’…
With the holiday season quickly approaching, you’re probably thinking about how you can best reward and recognise your employee’s hard work. We know that the fringe benefits tax can sometimes make this hard depending on how you approach your end of year reward and recognition program. Fringe benefits …
Updated on the 12th of September, 2020 The importance of using an annual leave payout calculator correctly So you’ve come to the decision to dismiss an employee? Of course, you followed our sage advice to have fastidiously applied procedural fairness and maintain detailed records along the way to reaching that …
The decision to outsource payroll is a huge step for most businesses. Switching to outsourced payroll can be a hugely beneficial strategy but that doesn’t take away from the large commitment that comes with choosing a payroll provider. It’s one of the most intimate tasks where the wrong …