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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 …

When we think of feedback in the workplace, we often go straight to the annual performance review. While performance reviews are an obvious time for employee feedback, it’s not the only time.  So, why do so many businesses save all of their employee feedback for their annual performance review …

Times are pretty tough for Australian businesses right now. Many industries have had to close their doors for the foreseeable future, while others are doing their best to adapt. What does adapting look like? Some businesses are pivoting their operations to support different audiences, like Wild Brumby Schnapps Distillery in …

Employee surveys. What are they, should you be using them and are they really worth the hype?  The simple answer is yes, yes and yes.  Encouraging a culture of feedback is one of the best things you can do for your business —   and using employee surveys is one of the …

    On 4 August, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced a new permit system. The Victoria Worker Permit Scheme is designed for essential workers still needing to travel under stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions.   Described as being “old-fashioned common sense, it’s a piece of paper”, Victoria Worker Permit Scheme permits must be …

Do you remember the last time you caught up with your direct report to discuss how they’re going? If it’s been more than a fortnight ago, you’re missing out on all the benefits associated with having regular 1:1s.  If you’re new to the concept of 1:1s …

2020 has been the year that remote work has become the new norm for many of us. While COVID-19 has forced us to transition to working from home — and quickly, it’s also allowed for teams to unite and truly innovate in their roles.  While COVID-19 threw a curveball into the …

As parts of Australia begins to ready themselves for the return to onsite work, we are faced with a number of challenging questions. The most prominent being ‘how do we reward employees working from home?’. Recent statistics revealed interest in flexible working arrangements were on the rise, and now, more …

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. …

Upskilling is essential in replacing outdated skills that are no longer relevant to today’s changing job landscapes. Deloitte has argued essential skills only last for five years on average. With the lifespan of skills in rapid decline, there are now higher demands on businesses to equip their teams with …