The importance of having a Mentor (and how to find one) 

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Oprah Winfrey says, “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the light inside yourself.”   A mentor is someone who has experience and wisdom in bucket loads and can help you in navigating the corporate jungle without getting downtrodden or disheartened.  Whether you are a new employee or a CEO, having a good mentor will help you not only advance and excel in your career, but also achieve more positivity in
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It is fair to say that the Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill has been the elephant in the room in the franchising space. While its introduction is positive to help regulate the industry, it has also introduced confusion around how this will change the franchisor and franchisee relationship, and what steps will need to be taken to comply and reduce risk. The Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill seeks to amend the Fair Work Act and tighten the levels of responsibility between a franchisor and franchisee. The Act will be intr
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Too often when things get financially tight in business, the importance of training tends to slip down the rungs...However, this is not necessarily a sound strategic move for businesses trying to succeed in a competitive industry. Why invest in employee training during economically challenging times? The short answer is because training and developing your employees could be critical to the future success of your organisation. Training has come a long way. It’s not just about obtaining a University degree or Tafe dip
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Being patient with your recruitment is key. You will regret it if you rush through this process in order to get a bum in a seat!

Sometimes timing is in your favour and you have a candidate ready to jump in. You’re one of the lucky ones. Most recruitment is time consuming and often is difficult to get that perfect person. It is however my advice that patience is key as well as being prepared.

When I get ready for an int

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Most organisations have an employee who is a key player.  This may be someone who knows the business backwards, someone who is reliable and efficient.   If this person left the business they may leave you with a big gap. If so, you should seriously consider a succession plan. A succession (or exit) plan is a process where an organisation identifies and develops who could replace a key person in the business if an employee was to leave the business or retire. I recently heard of a story, where an employer was left i
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Read about key effective strategies for your employees to make the most out of their working day... These days, employees are spending more and more time at the office–certainly exceeding the typical 40-hour workweek. However, increasing hours worked does not necessarily translate to increased efficiency.  So, how can leaders and managers improve employee productivity while still saving time? Here are some top tips of things you can do to increase employee efficiency in your business:

Enable flexible work

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