May 28, 2018
What is 360 degree feedback 360 degree feedback (also known as multi-rater feedback) is a process in which employees are reviewed by those around them at work (hence the 360 degrees) – their managers, peers and sometimes even customers or suppliers. Typically, the process is used to help people with their development, to improve their […]
May 4, 2018
Feedback that is constructive is vital to employees’ ongoing development. Feedback clarifies expectations, helps people learn from their mistakes and builds confidence. Positive feedback is easy – it’s not hard to find the right words to tell someone they’ve done a good job, or congratulate them on meeting a sales target. When things are going […]
February 20, 2018
Talk to an HR Specialist today First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Message (optional) The HR Central Partner Program offers HR advice, HR support and HR Services to bookkeepers, accountants and trusted advisors. Do you have a question around award rates? entitlements? casuals and employees? Standing down employees? Unpaid leave? Redundancies? We answer your [...]December 20, 2017
On the 12th of December 2017, the Fair Work Commission announced that they will introducing certain changes to the overtime rates and shift entitlements for casual and part-time employees in some awards. These changes will apply from the 1st of January 2018 onwards and have been explained below. As a reminder a casual employee is […]
November 23, 2017
With the Silly Season fast approaching, many businesses are now readying themselves for the end of year festivities and a well-earned break. Work pressures can decrease and people tend to be more relaxed as we head to the end of the year. But, with the jingle of bells there can be staff problems relating to a […]
October 13, 2017
The 8th to the 14th of October in 2017 is Mental Health Week. This in combination with World Mental Health day on the 10th of October, may have you wondering how do you deal with Mental Illness in the workplace? As a manager, employer, or business owner it is likely that over the course of […]
August 15, 2017
It is so important to any business to engage your staff. Gallup Analytics recently reported “87% of employees worldwide are not engaged”. That’s a lot! When it comes to staff motivation and engagement there is no one size fits all approach. There are so many ways that you can engage your staff, and you have […]
May 27, 2017
Last Thursday, HR Central held an information evening on Induction Processes, (welcoming new staff to your business), as one of our regular monthly sessions on HR topics for business owners, managers and HR representatives. These sessions are designed to equip attendees with tips and advice around managing their Human Resources. Attendees learn how to successfully implement an induction […]
March 27, 2017
In the normal course of working life, a staff member and their Manager must agree about when they are going on annual leave. Employees can’t just take annual leave whenever they wish. They must first obtain their Employers consent. This restriction is necessary for a number of reasons. It would be hard to manage a […]
March 20, 2017
By Performance Reviews ( also known as appraisals), play an important role in an employees working life. Although performance reviews are not a legal obligation, they do offer many benefits. Conduct regular performance reviews generally maintain stronger relationships with their staff, have higher retention rates and an overall positive culture within the workplace. What can […]