managing your team Archives

Labour Day: A brief history of the ‘traditional’ work week

5th Mar, 2020 |
By Kellie Byrnes

As an employer, public holidays and standardised working hours are symptomatic of a unionised past. But as we move towards more flexible arrangements, how should business owners seek to innovate?

4 tips for HR management in a paperless office

27th Jan, 2020 |
By Cath Nicholson Grawe

Let’s face it, HR means a lot of forms and paperwork. Thankfully most of us are moving to some form of document management technology that both supports a paperless system and is cloud based.

Four easy New Year’s resolutions for business management

7th Jan, 2020 |
By Richard Oster

Instead of signing yourself up for guilt, why not spend this January getting to know yourself and work towards making business management changes that will have a lasting, positive impact?

Will your staff receive a Christmas bonus this year?

20th Nov, 2019 |
By Renae Smith

In the lead up to the festive season, small business owners will be wondering whether or not to offer a Christmas bonus to staff and how large it should be this year.

DIY solutions result in risky business management

19th Nov, 2019 |
By Campbell Phillips

When it comes to sprucing up our homes, we’re a nation of DIYers. But when it comes to business management, you’re better off investing in solutions that are built for purpose. Here’s why.

Are you still giving out ‘Employee Service Awards’?

18th Nov, 2019 |
By Kellie Byrnes

Staff rewards and recognition programs tend to result in happier, more productive workers. But as people increasingly tend to hop from one business to another, where does this leave the traditional ‘Employee Service Award’ used to recognise a long, loyal tenure?

Staff uniforms are integral to many small business brands

17th Nov, 2019 |
By Mark Phillips

Despite corporate trends towards dressing more casually, staff uniforms are absolutely critical to certain industry sectors. For business owners, achieving the right look is integral for making your brand stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

9 office end-of-year party dos and don’ts

17th Nov, 2019 |
By Pip Jarvis

The silly season is upon us again, meaning it’s time to hit the party circuit – including the annual work party. Here are some tips to make sure you have a great time and leave a good impression, regardless of whether you’re the boss or an employee.

Moving pains: Relocating a small business

12th Nov, 2019 |
By Ailsa Page

You’ve probably heard the saying “A change is as good as a holiday”, but for Luke Postlethwaite of The Biomechanics, relocating his business operations has been anything but.