Podcasts about hr support

In this episode of The Pilates Lounge, host Katie Crane sits down with award-winning HR expert and small business advocate Kristy-Lee Billett to unpack the essential role of Human Resources in Pilates businesses. From hiring the right team members to navigating tricky workplace situations, Kristy shares expert insights tailored specifically for Pilates studio owners and small business leaders. Whether you're a solo operator or managing a growing team, this episode will help you make informed HR decisions, stay legally compliant, and build a strong, motivated team.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 257 of the People Powered Business Podcast!In today's episode I am sharing 3 common but completely avoidable hiring mistakes that businesses make.The 3 big mistakes are:Lacking Clarity – when you are not clear on the specifics of the role, and the ideal applicant you are looking for, it's impossible to attract the right people, and repel the wrong ones;Rushing the Process – not putting appropriate time, energy, expertise and resources into a recruitment project is another common mistake. Hiring well takes time, knowledge and energy.Failing to Reference and Background Check Effectively – quality reference checking processes remain the most effective way to assess a candidates work history, but few people do them effectively.These are certainly not the only hiring mistakes, but they are three of the most common, and as you can see they are all easy to avoid.An InvitationAs always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello, and welcome to Episode 255 of the People Powered Business Podcast!In today's episode I am bringing you the first of our tech tips for 2025. Each month I'm going to be dedicating one episode to sharing with you how you can leverage new technologies to help with your HR.Today we are looking at how you can use AI to help with your recruitment campaigns, and I'm focusing on specifically how I have seen Chat GPT used effectively.The 5 ideas I share are using Chat GPT to: Help you write or improve your job descriptions; Write your job ads and ensure they are compelling; Craft direct outreach or head hunting messages; Draft interview questions; Create a candidate communication plan.This is far from an exhaustive list, but these are all ideas that will save you time and stop you staring at the blank screen.So, how are you using AI to help with your recruitment campaigns? I'd love to know.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join here - www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello, and welcome to Episode 254 of the People Powered Business Podcast!In today's episode I'm joined by Lexi Smith, Founder and Financial Coach with Moneyvine.Lexi helps individuals and couples gain clarity, create a plan and take confident steps with their money.In 2020, after a decade as a Financial Adviser, she side-stepped into Financial Coaching.She has an energetic ENTP personality, which gives her a knack for problem solving and offering fresh perspectives.Lexi's team sessions focus on optimising cashflow - boosting income, understanding expenses and finding ways to improve your financial trajectory.To connect with Lexi:https://moneyvine.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/moneyvine.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexi-smith-moneyvine/As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 253 of the People Powered Business Podcast!In today's episode I'm following up on last weeks episode where is shared 5 strategies to help set your team up for success in 2025. Today I am sharing my top predictions for your team for 2025.My 5 top team predictions are:Job mobility will be on the rise: for a range of reasons, I believe we are heading into a season where more employees will be looking to change employers – this may be good news for you if recruitment has been tough for the last couple of years.Increase in the use of AI and associated technology: we're already seeing job applicants actively using AI in their application process – so your hiring skills really need to be on point right now. But on the flip side, how can your team leverage these tools to help them at work?The right to disconnect implementation will be closely watched by your team. If you haven't yet put any thought into the practical implementation of this new legislation now is the time.Focus on wellbeing at work will increase, and I expect this will ultimately become a non negotiable expectation of employees.Employee expectations will continue to increase. People are no longer looking for ‘just a job' – they want to feel part of something bigger, like they are contributing and adding value, that they are valued. They want to work for purpose and values led businesses – and they will move if their expectations aren't being met.So, what about you? What are your team predictions for 2025? I'd love to know.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 252 of the People Powered Business Podcast!Happy 2025 to you! I'm wishing you all a wonderful start to this year.In today's episode I'm sharing 5 strategies to help set your team up for success in 2025.Specifically, we're looking at:Setting Clear Goals and Expectations – both at a team level and for your individual team members.Setting Up Effective Communication Protocols – including having the right meetings, with the right structure and cadence.Professional Development and Fostering a Workplace Learning Culture. This includes not only structured training and development programs, but also simper things like knowledge sharing.Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and encouraging your team to use AI tools to improve efficiencies in their roles.Implementing Workplace Well-being Initiatives. Business who can do this effectively in 2025 will have the edge when it comes to attracting, engagement and retention of great talent.So, what actions will you be taking to set your team up for success in 2025? I'd love to know.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 251 of the People Powered Business Podcast!In today's episode I am sharing a conversation which we had over on the Grow Your Influence podcast, where my cohost Juliet Robinson and I were talking about dealing with difficult people at work – in fact it's one of our most popular episodes ever!We waste so much time and energy dealing with people who behave badly. Often we put the conversation off for as long as possible and sometimes we avoid these conversations altogether. What we know is that avoiding dealing with difficult behaviour is not going to change anything. As leaders, there are some simple things we can do to connect with and manage difficult people, particularly if they are on our team. Starting with a plan is important and what you role model for your team gives them an idea for how they can also deal with these situations. We give you our top tips for dealing with these difficult people.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 250 of the People Powered Business Podcast!Today we are celebrating 250 Episodes

Hello, and welcome to Episode 249 of the People Powered Business Podcast!Wow! Isn't December just the gift that keeps on giving?In today's episode I'm bringing you a raw and honest conversation about what I'm noticing right now – because it is utter chaos!There are big decisions being made, huge reactions, overwhelm and high stress.Today I share with you that one of my secret super powers is seeing patterns – seeing patterns in lots of ways, but particularly around patterns of behaviour.What I see is that there are often common themes, and when I see them showing up, I know it's not just these few people I might have spoken to that week, it's a broader trend.What I'm seeing right now is quite high stress – zero tolerance, lack of resilience. I'm seeing successful business owners wanting to fire their whole team and just throw it all in. It's very reactive, not responsive, not proactive. And there are lots of reasons.So today I'm talking about what I'm seeing and why it might be happening with business owners right now and how it impacts you as a leader and what your team see.I'll also share some strategies and hacks to get you get this through this silly season with your sanity in place.If mentoring, coaching and support to master this mental game of being the boss is something you're interested in, check out Power BOSS private coaching and mentoring here:https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/powerbossAs always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 248 of the People Powered Business Podcast!Can you believe it's already December?I'm excited because inside our People Powered HR community, November is Planning Month!I really believe this is the best time of year to work on your 2025 plans – because let's face it – none of us will do it in December, and if we wait until January we'll be in February before we put our plans into action.Over these 3 episodes we're talking planning. Last week we spoke about your 2025 business protection plan, and the week prior we focused on your 2025 resource plan, today we are getting into your retention and motivation plan and why you actually need to start this side of Christmas.In today's episode we are looking at:Why starting now, before the Christmas break is incredibly important;Some ideas of key elements of a retention and motivation plan – and how you can get creative with this;The importance of aligning individual goals and objectives with business goals to create true engagement.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 247 of the People Powered Business Podcast!Can you believe it's already November?I'm excited because Inside our People Powered HR community, November is Planning Month!I really believe this is the best time of year to work on your 2025 plans – because let's face it – none of us will do it in December, and if we wait until January we'll be in February before we put our plans into action.Over these 3 episodes we're talking planning. Last week we spoke about your 2025 resource plan, today we are getting into your HR compliance business protection plan, and finally next week we will be talking about your engagement and motivation plan.In today's episode we are looking at:Why being across your compliance obligations is more important now than it has been before, and why sticking your head in the sand is definitely not the solution;The key elements you want to be considering in creating your compliance and protection plan;How to go about creating your compliance to do list.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 246 of the People Powered Business Podcast!Can you believe it's already November?I'm excited because Inside our People Powered HR community, November is Planning Month!I really believe this is the best time of year to work on your 2025 plans – because let's face it – none of us will do it in December, and if we wait until January we'll be in February before we put our plans into action.Over the next 3 episodes we're talking planning. Specifically in today's episode we're talking about your 2025 resource plan, next week we'll get into your HR compliance business protection plan, and finally your engagement and motivation plan.In today's episode we are looking at:The fact that the team that got you to where you are no, may not be the team to get you where you want to go in business – and that's ok!I showed you how to create clarity with your ideal team structure through the Clean Slate Exercise; and finallyWe looked at your 2025 dream team hiring plan.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 245 of the People Powered Business Podcast!Today on the podcast I'm joined by Ryan Griffin, MD of Chunky Duck, to talk about leading and managing a remote team.Like many of us entrepreneurs, Ryan's journey to his current business has not been a straight line. Initially a professional baseball player, he returned to Australia ready to start his career in digital marketing. He worked for many years in marketing agency before turning to scuba diving and juggling freelancing. As Covid hit he went all in on his own digital agency – now known as Chunky Duck.In today's discussion Ryan shares the benefits and challenges of managing a remote team, some of the great initiatives he has put in place to create connection and enable collaboration, and why he thinks it's a great move in terms of attracting and retaining the best possible people.If you'd like to connect with Ryan you can find him on LinkedIn here, or head over to Chunky Duck to check out their work.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 244 of the People Powered Business Podcast!Can you believe it's already November? The year is flying by, and here we are with another important topic for business owners just like you.In today's episode, we're diving into an area that's critical but often misunderstood: redundancies.Recently, I've been hearing about a surge in redundancies, especially in business groups, networks, and conversations with peers. But the big question is – are all of these redundancies legitimate, or are they sometimes being used as a workaround for performance issues that should have been managed differently? In this episode we explore why it's so essential to get this right and discuss the real reasons for this trend.Inside our People Powered HR community, each month we focus on a specific theme from The P.E.O.P.L.E Pathway. October's focus was on ‘Exit' – a challenging but necessary part of business and people management.The reality is that people will exit our business, whether we choose to exit them or they resign. If we need to exit someone from our business, a redundancy may well be a valid way to do this, but we need to understand when and how they should be used. So today, I'll share three key insights to help you navigate redundancy in a way that's both compliant and compassionate.In This Episode: What is a Redundancy and When is it Genuine?Redundancy is not as simple as many think. According to the Fair Work guidelines, redundancy is genuine when an employer no longer needs a role to be performed by anyone – not just one person – due to reasons like new technology, restructuring, or closing of operations. But here's the critical part: redundancy cannot be used as a substitute for poor performance management. Following the correct consultation process, especially if employees are covered under awards, is a requirement to avoid the risk of unfair dismissal claims.The Difference Between Redundancy and Performance ManagementI've observed that some employers, especially during slower business periods, may attempt to label dismissals as redundancies. Often, this is because performance issues were allowed to continue unchecked, making redundancy seem like a convenient solution. However, if not managed properly, this can lead to costly repercussions, including redundancy pay in small businesses or even an unfair dismissal claim. It's essential to distinguish between a genuine redundancy and cases where performance management should be applied.Top Tips for Exiting a Staff Member with Integrity and CareExits are never easy, but there are ways to make the process smoother for all involved. First, get comfortable having difficult conversations, and address performance concerns early. Use the probationary period to its fullest extent, keeping minimum employment standards in mind. Practise compassion and approach every exit with honesty and facts, avoiding emotional responses. And finally, don't be afraid to get help – navigating exits properly can protect your business and uphold dignity for all parties.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.And as I mentioned, if you'd like to learn more about People Powered HR, you can get all the details and join us by clicking here.

Hello and welcome to Episode 242 of The People Powered Business Podcast.Today we're diving into a fundamental piece of legislation that every small business owner in Australia needs to be aware of: the National Employment Standards, or NES.If you've ever wondered what your minimum obligations are as an employer, or if you want to make sure you're compliant with Australian employment laws, then today's episode is for you. We'll cover what the NES is, what it means for your business, and why it's critical to understand the rights and entitlements of your employees under this legislation.We start out by zooming up and taking a big picture look at the NES and where it fits into the industrial relations system, including who these minimum entitlements apply to.We then take a deep dive into the 12 entitlements.Finally I share some of the most common misconceptions I hear and share why compliance is so important for your business.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Richard has been involved in staffing and Human Resources for most of the last 30 years. He's worked for some of the UK's largest employers in both public and private sector and including manufacturing, software, healthcare and transportation. He also specialises in helping small employers navigate the increasingly complex challenge of managing staff in a highly politicised and increasingly divided society.   He is a Co Founder of Fair Job UK which was launched in April 2024, an Employer Accreditation service and HR Support service aimed at employers with less than 1000 workers down to 1 or 2 employees. Fair Job UK encourages employers to remove politics and activism from the workplace, adopt neutral political positions and to avoid signing up to ideologically motivated campaign groups. The accreditation reassures employees that they won't be cancelled or indoctrinated at work but at the same time, requires them to conduct themselves professionally in the workplace and to leave the politics and activism at home.    Richard is a writer and contributes regularly to The Daily Sceptic on workplace and HR issues and you can follow his substack here: https://substack.com/@cjstrachan?utm_source=profile-page fair job can be found here www.fairjob.co.uk   https://www.fairjob.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-palmer-765328/ https://x.com/fairjobuk?lang=bn       Timestamps:   [1:15] What's changed since we first met at 6 weeks versus now at 6 months. [4:30] The No Nonsense Business Network [9:00] The rise of employee tribunals [12:50] A review of a recent post about a police discrimination tribunal [18:50] What's coming down the track with legistlation for HR? [20:45] What are the alternatives to permanent staffing? Short term contracts and freelancers? [24:45] An article about the Fair Work Agency, a state enforced agency about whistleblowers applicable to businesses of all sizes [27:15] Moving people on when grievances become the default engagement factor vs. creating a harmonious workplace [35:45] Key messaging [37:55] Analysis forthcoming about the new legislation   ——————————————— Subscribe to Tricres! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0EUHMC2CckN6amdXL2F3Q?sub_confirmation=1   We interview entrepreneurs at the beginning, middle, and end of their businesses so if you're a coach and consultant get inside the head of business owners and gain their insights and driving forces.   Join our growing family and community of business coaches and consultants! If your passion is about making it happen for SMEs you need to listen to our podcast with business owners from around the world.   Find our other podcasts HERE at: https://tricres.com/podcasts/   Want to join us for our next Escape 9 to 5 Live Event to become a business coach and consultant or to enhance your existing coaching and consulting business? Find out more and sign up for our free event here: https://tricres.ac-page.com/9-to-5

Hello and welcome to Episode 240 of The People Powered Business Podcast.Today we are continuing the conversation on performance reviews, but shifting to a sightly more practical, and sometimes challenging element of the review process – setting Key Performance Indicators – or KPIs as part of the review.In this discussion I unpack the synergy between KPIs within Position Descriptions and at review time, and how they are both important.We then look at the SMART goal setting framework as a great model to create KPIs using. Ensuring KPIs are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound is essential to crafting KPIs that are clear and aligned to the role, the individual and the business objectives.Finally we discuss the importance of engaging employees in the KPI setting process to give them ownership over their goals and help to engage them in the future direction of their career.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 239 of The People Powered Business Podcast.Today we are continuing the conversation on performance reviews, but today we are focusing on retention – and looking at how conducting effective performance reviews improves retention and reduces turnover.We kick off this episode by taking a look at some of the ways reviews create engagement and ultimately this drives improved retention. We look at reviews as development opportunities and aligning the right development plans with individuals career goals and objectives. We go on to look at the role of reviews in succession planning in your business and how it can highlight training and development requirements.Finally we look at the feedback you receive as a business owner or manager in review meetings, and how taking this feedback and information to create positive change in your business plays a role in improving retention.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 238 of The People Powered Business Podcast.Today we are continuing the conversation we started last week on performance reviews, but today we are focusing on timing – and looking at how often you should be doing performance reviews.We start today's episode by discussing how the regularity of reviews impacts engagement and productivity. I shared some statistics and data to help demonstrate this including:An article from Cultureamp that found that “companies that conduct effective performance reviews are 30% more likely to meet their financial goals”.Research from Gallup that found that “80% of employees who have received meaningful feedback in the last week are fully engaged”And finally an article from Smartcompany referencing Gallup research that showed that conducting performance reviews boosts productivity by 56%!We then looked out how to choose the right cadence and timing cycle for reviews in your business. The thing is, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to performance reviews, factors like your business size, industry, and team dynamics will all impact and dictate the cadence.Finally we discussed whether you can do reviews too often, and what review fatigue looks like.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 237 of The People Powered Business Podcast.Today we are tackling a topic that I know many business owners struggle with, and that is conducting effective performance reviews.Maybe you can relate. Perhaps you've found that your reviews aren't very meaningful, or that you want it to be consistent – but time constraints get in the way. Maybe you aren't sure what questions to ask, or you have managers in your business that need training on how to do them. Like many people you may be worried about how to do reviews that don't result in a pay rise request, or you aren't sure how to give specific feedback. Let's face it, we know reviews can be anxiety provoking for everyone involved.So today I am going to share with you why reviews are so important, the 5 most common mistakes I see business owners make when it comes to conducting reviews, and I'm encouraging you to take one action step towards implementing or improving your reviews.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by special guests from the KC SHRM symposium and the local chapter in Kern County, providing insights into HR support for the community. We also have Rob Dubin, a renowned employee happiness expert, keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. With a background as a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple 7-figure businesses, Rob shares his expertise on employee happiness, engagement, and resilience. Tune in to hear how he has partnered with Fortune 500 companies to enhance their marketing, improve training, and boost profits! Host Contact information:   Roshni Patel, HR Consultant/President of Thrive HR Consulting  roshni@thrivehrc.com (661) 360-6886  Dan Klingenberger, Esq. Employment Law Attorney, Partner at LeBeau Thelen, LLP dklingenberger@lebeauthelen.com (661) 325-8962  Troy Burden, Employee Benefits Sales and Compliance Advisor, Partner at The Robert Lynn Company troy@lynncompany.com (661) 301-1247   Guests on the show: Elizabeth Maldonado - KC SHRM Symposium Chair e.mrsmaldonado@gmail.com 661-889-3050   Jackie Andrade, SHRM-SCP - Symposium Vice Chair Email: jaclyn.marie323@gmail.com  Cell: (661) 319-0441   Rob Dubin - Happier NOW! https://www.robdubin.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdubin/   Disclaimer: The purpose of this podcast is to provide news and information on human resources matters affecting employers. All content presented is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Some of the information on the podcast relates to legal topics. The transmission of information on this podcast is not intended to establish, and receipt of such information does not establish or constitute, an attorney-client relationship or a consultant-client relationship. Anyone who receives information from the podcast should not act on the information without first consulting legal counsel or other expert on the specific topic. Human resources law and guidance changes on a regular basis. The information presented on the podcast may not reflect the most current legal developments. The opinions expressed at or through the podcast are the opinions of the individual speaker and may not reflect the opinions of all presenters. Likewise, the information presented is not intended to reflect the opinion of the presenter's employer or firm.

Hello and welcome to Episode 236 of The People Powered Business Podcast.We talk a lot in business and leadership circles about our communication styles don't we?About how we deliver our message, how we give feedback, the words we use, our tone, pace, timing.We talk a lot about talking, but less about listening, so that's what we're tackling today.In today's episode we look at why listening effectively as a leader is so important, I unpack the 4 types of listening as discussed in this HRM article and we look at how to adapt and leverage your style and the different styles to the occasion. As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having. Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 234 of The People Powered Business Podcast.Today we are answering a question from our listener Virginia who asks: "How do you pass on feedback regularly to let staff know they're doing good (other than saying that… it gets repetitive and seems… contrary?) What are appropriate ways to show your appreciation?”What a great question! To help answer this I am going to zoom up and look at:What are the different types of feedback we should all be giving our teams?Explore the different ways to deliver any feedback;Discuss what we should be giving feedback on;Unpack when is the best time to give feedbackThen we'll delve into the core of Virginia's question and discuss the different ways to show appreciation to your team members;And we'll finish of by discussing what matters to the employee when it comes to getting feedback.Giving feedback is such an important part of a role as a leader within our business, and I loved this question because it focused on positive praise and appreciation rather than dealing with negative performance.If you have a question you'd like me to answer in a future episode, simply email it to hello@peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au or join our Facebook Group – details below.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 233 of The People Powered Business Podcast.Did you know that nearly 46% of new hires fail? Almost half! If you have ever been through a recruitment process for it only to end in disaster you will know the pain, frustration, cost and time associated with having to start the process again.The good news is it doesn't have to be this way! By following a few fundamental tips that I share in this episode you can really simply increase the success of your recruitment project and hire the right person the first time for your business!Join us in this episode as I share the 3 key ingredients to hiring success.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 232 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today we are taking a look at an important HR metric that every organisation should be measuring – employee turnover.We start by defining employee turnover, and the different types of turnover we may want to measure.We then look at why it's such an important metric to measure, no matter the size of your business.And then is share the simple way to calculate your current turnover rate.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 230 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today we are taking a look at yet another legislative change that is upon us – this time relating to casual employees.We start by discussing what these key changes are including: The new definition of a casual employee; The fact that the contract is no longer king; The need to consider the totality of the employment relationship; The obligation of employers to get the engagement right from the outset; The new casual conversion pathway; Updates to the provision of a new Casual Employment Information Statement.We then take a look at the risks, and incredible fines, that employers may face if they get this wrong.Finally we discuss how these changes impact your current casual team members.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 229 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today we are answering another listeners question which is: what can I do when an employee is taking sick leave but I know they are not actually sick?Sick and Carers Leave can be one of the trickiest types of leave to manage, and because it is a protected workplace right, there is often little an employer can do if they think an employee is using sick leave for other purposes.In this episode we unpack what Sick and Carers leave is, and what the entitlement each employee has to this sort of leave.We discuss an employers rights if they feel sick leave is being used inappropriately.And finally we look at what we can do to protect our businesses around excessive and inappropriate sick leave usage.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 228 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today we're chatting about something that I can't quite believe we have never discussed on the podcast – whether an employee should work through their notice period.Today I discuss what notice period might apply and when notice needs to be provided, I share some thoughts on what your notice periods should look like and we cover off whether employees get to make their own decisions on their notice period and what should happen during this time.Then we shift focus to whether you should have an employee work through their notice period, or pay them out in lieu. I share my considerations when making decisions about this, and that it's something to very much consider on a case by case basis.As always, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Navigating the world of HR and employment law can be a daunting task for any organisation. Whether you are an overwhelmed and under supported solo HR function in a small company, a growing business without a dedicated HR team who needs the right foundations in place, or a large corporation looking to outsource specific HR tasks, choosing the right HR support is crucial. The right partner can make all the difference in fostering a productive, compliant, and happy work environment. So if something like good HR support can be so powerful, then choosing the right one, is key.  Well to chat about this today we're delighted to be joined by our very own Liam Barton, Senior HR Consultant here at Insight HR.    About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business. If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR. Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.

Hello and welcome to Episode 227 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today I am sharing with you a conversation that Juliet Robinson (Big Goals) and I had over on the Grow Your Influence podcast a little while back.Dealing with toxic employees, and navigating a workplace culture that has become toxic is something I get asked about often – and it can be incredibly stressful and challenging as a leader and business owner.But there are things you can do to change a toxic culture, and that's what we share in this discussion.I'd love to hear from you, and how you have navigated challenges with toxic team members in the past. I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 226 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Well we have hit the time of year where motivation tends to be low – so today we're talking about giving your team a mid-year motivation boost with a mid-year reset.Firstly I'll chat about why motivation wanes at this time of year. From the high energy and enthusiastic start to the year, post Easter we always see a decline in motivation. Coupled with that it's cold and miserable, we're tired and on any given day every second person is sick!And that's why it's so important to give your team a motivation boost right now. You can rest assured if you're feeling blah – your team are too! Focusing on motivating the team right now will certainly set you up for a better second half of the year and let's face it, we all need something to focus on and look forward to.We wrap up this episode with my sharing some of my favourite mid year motivation boosting strategies and tactics.But I'd love to hear about what you're doing to motivate your team mid year, so I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 224 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today I am bringing you an end of financial year compliance wrap up.This time of year is always an important time for finance people, it's often less of an issue for our HR matters. But not this year.The absolute flux of change that's happening right now in regards to compliance obligations is unprecedented and Fair Work have made it clear that not knowing is not an excuse to fail to comply with your obligations as an employer.So today we look at the key changes that have occurred in the last 12 months, the current important changes and what's on the horizon when it comes to more changes in the next 12 months.If you'd like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 223 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today we are answering another listeners question, this one coming in from Kirsty and her question is about determining how to ensure you are paying correctly in accordance with the award, and what to do if employment falls across more than one award.To help answer this, I unpack how to determine the correct Award, and Award Classification for an employee based on your industry and their occupation.We then look at what to do if more than one Award applies, and finally I share my favourite ways to ensure the correct pay rates are applied.If you'd like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustraliaMentioned in this episode:Free Webinar - HR Compliance EssentialsAre you feeling overwhelmed by all of the current changes to the Industrial Relations laws? Maybe feeling like Fair Work doesn't feel very fair, especially for small to medium sized businesses. I'd love you to join me for the Free Webinar I am hosting on the 25th June - HR Compliance Essentials for Business Owners. You can secure your free seat here: https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/compliance

Hello and welcome to Episode 122 of the People Powered Business Podcast.This week we have a brief but important technical update for you after the Fair Work Commission announced its decision around the National Minimum Wage increase effective 1 July.This year we have a 3.75% wage increase being applied to the National Minimum Wage and all Modern Award Minimum Wages effective 1 July 2024.But really, in the scheme of the changes happening in the Industrial Relations legal landscape right now, that's just the beginning.We have yet another increase to Superannuation on the 1st July 2024, there are going to be changes to the casual employment definition and a new pathway for casual conversion coming. We of course are about to see the Right to Disconnect laws come into place, which we've discussed on a separate episode. There is going to be clarity on the employee v's contractor conundrum, new protections for gig economy workers and more.The reality is, as an employer it is our responsibility to proactively keep up with these changes, so if you're not across them, now is the time to get support and ensure your business is not at risk.If you'd like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustraliaMentioned in this episode:Free Webinar - HR Compliance EssentialsAre you feeling overwhelmed by all of the current changes to the Industrial Relations laws? Maybe feeling like Fair Work doesn't feel very fair, especially for small to medium sized businesses. I'd love you to join me for the Free Webinar I am hosting on the 25th June - HR Compliance Essentials for Business Owners. You can secure your free seat here: https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/compliance

Dana Dowdell discusses why small business owners should seek HR support early on to be proactive and build reliance. 

Hello and welcome to Episode 187 of the People Powered Business Podcast.In today's episode of the podcast we are retuning to a more technical discussion about one of the more recent legislative updates – the introduction of positive duty laws to prevent sexual harassment and sex based discrimination in the workplace.These laws were passed in late 2022, but given the gravity of the changes being implemented, employers had a grace period to get their house in order. From December 2023 though, the Australian Human Right Commission will be able to commence legal proceedings against employers who are failing to meet their positive duty obligations, and no one, not even small businesses, are exempt.In todays' episode we re cap what the positive duties laws are, what they mean for employers. and the AHRC guidelines for achieving compliance with these new requirements.As always, if you'd like to connect with other small business owners to chat all things HR and people management, I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 185 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today I am chatting about coaches and mentors for small business owners and why we should all have some!Coaches and mentors are incredibly powerful in supporting us as small business owners, yet I know many of us are reluctant to invest in ourselves by getting a coach or mentor for something we might be struggling with.Today we talk about the reasons for that, and why investing in ourselves is the best investment for our business.Do you engage coaches and mentors in your small business? I'd love to know. Let us know inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 181 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today we're talking about a Code of Conduct and why they are so valuable to have in your business.A code of conduct is a formal document that outlines the guiding principles, standards, and behavioural expectations for individuals within a business.It serves as a set of rules and guidelines that govern the conduct and interactions of employees, management, and other stakeholders associated with the business.A well-structured code of conduct is designed to promote ethical behaviour, create a positive work environment, and ensure consistency in decision-making across the organisation.For me it's super valuable in articulating ‘this is how we do things around here'.I'd love to hear about whether you have a Code of Conduct in place, and whether you're finding it to be a valuable resource, so I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 180 of the People Powered Business Podcast.In today's episode I am sharing a previous conversation Juliet Robinson and I had on the Grow Your Influence Podcast.Recently I have had a lot of business owners ask about leading different generations at work, and how to understand and motivate each generation.This discussion is one Juliet and I had some time ago, probably a little over a year, but it's still really relevant and valuable.Stay tuned as we will have some new episodes on generational differences at work really soon.I'd love to hear about your experiences with managing and leading different generations at work. I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Dr. Sarah Nicholls is an Emergency Medicine doctor, online educator, and YouTuber who believes that our careers are what we do, not who we are.  Whether you are an officer worker,  executive, healthcare worker, or doctor, there are many similarities between the workplace and the working conditions in a hospital or emergency room. In this episode, we discuss : how to manage the pressure of an ever-changing work environment how she worked through long COVIDthe 3 most significant things you can do to manage stressher belief that the basis of self-care is self-responsibilitythe importance of funding employee resource groups (ERGs) and HRthe most critical strength she uses to support her patientswhat she does to keep her career freshhow she helps healthcare workers overcome self-doubthow she managed her own perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies to avoid burnout and now how she helps others to do the sameFollow Dr. Sarah Nicholls on Instagram and  watch her on YoutubeMentioned on the ShowThe Career Refresh episode 108: Listener Questions: How to get over workplace conflict and when to go to HR Support the show Jill Griffin is on a mission to improve life in the workplace by helping leaders design their next chapter, increase their well-being, intentionality and impact. Jill's executive coaching, strategy, and innovation have generated multi-millions in revenue for the world's largest agencies, start-ups, and well-known brands. She works with individuals, teams, and organizations to create cultures allowing leaders to increase performance and impact while maintaining well-being. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE CEO Advising and Consulting Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

Hello and welcome to Episode 179 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today I have an update on my intern experiment.Back in Episode 173 I shared that I have decided to experiment with having interns in my business, and promised to share my journey with you here on the podcast.Here's the thing though, things haven't exactly gone to plan, as I discuss today, these people are a little more ninja like than I expected.In today's episode I share what's happened so far, why I don't actually have an intern (yet!) and what I plan to do from here.I'd love to hear about whether you have engaged interns before, or are considering it in the future, so I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 178 of the People Powered Business Podcast.Today I have a quick compliance update for you on the recent changed to the Paid Parental Leave Scheme.This is the Government funded payment that employees can access when they are caring for a newborn or newly adopted child. From 1 July 2023 there have been a raft of changes to this scheme, including the merging of the old 18 week parental leave payment and 2 week dad and partner pay into one 100 day or 20 week allocation, which can now be shared much more flexibly between parents.If you'd like to connect with other business owners and leaders who are also facing the challenge of managing leave I'd love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what's working for you and any challenges you might be having.Join Here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Join us as we talk about PIPS! Not Gladys Knight and the Pips but Performance Improvement Plans. There's lots of industry discussion around the need or NOT for PIPS in the workplace. In this episode, you'll hear our take! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon | Sponsor: Black in HR --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecareersalon/support

This live episode from the Becker's Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Dennis Sunderman, System Director of HR Support Services at CommonSpirit Health. Here, he discusses what he's most excited about in healthcare, his constant push for innovation, the staffing challenges his system has faced, and more.This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.

Question: We had some employees leave our Christmas party and go elsewhere continuing to drink. They ended up at a strip club with one of our female employees getting up and dancing, including taking clothes off. Is there anything that needs to be done or said to these employees? To learn more about our services visit HelpDeskforHR.com Follow us on Twitter @ HelpDeskforHR TRANSCRIPT HERE

Question: I have a female employee who is Wiccan and keeps a Wiccan notebook at her workstation. While she was absent some of her co-workers looked at it and have become uncomfortable with the employee's Wiccan notebook because they say it contains spells and other "witchy" writings. What should I do?!! To learn more about our services visit HelpDeskforHR.com Follow us on Twitter @ HelpDeskforHR TRANSCRIPT HERE

Question: Since Covid, we have closed down our offices and work remotely now. We are in the process of hiring for another position - which will also be remote. Can we tell someone they can't have their children at home while working? The job will be answering calls and emails throughout the day. This will be a new experience for us and the other employees do not have kids at home. To learn more about our services visit HelpDeskforHR.com Follow us on Twitter @ HelpDeskforHR TRANSCRIPT HERE

Small business owners struggle to: 1. Compete with the benefits packages of larger companies. 2. Afford health insurance coverage for their team. 3. Manage the employee experience 4. Protect their interests from a human resource standpoint. If you are interested in being introduced to Shawna Smith or her team at QUESTCO, email David@parallelfinancial.com To learn more about how to increase the value of your business so that you can sell it for a higher multiple when you are ready to sell OR simply have an easier and more profitable life today, visit www.allofmyassets.com If there is anything keeping you up at night with regards to your money, email david@parallelfinancial.com Don't forget to follow us on TikTok

While Warren is flying solo again, All of us want to thank you for an excellent 2022. Warren answers questions:What does he look for in a podcastWhat podcasts does Warren listen to HR and not HR Support the showWant to:* Share a dumb employee question* Share a crazy story* Ask us a question* Share a best practice * Give us feedback Our Link Tree below has links to our social media sites, Patreon, Apple podcasts, Spotify & more.Please leave a review on your favorite podcast player and interact with us online!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/jadedhr

Greg Gordon has a rich history in construction as a third-generation builder with over 25 years of industry experience. He started his career in shell construction and eventually transitioned to commercial interiors before founding Gordon Highlander in 2007. Under Greg's leadership Gordon Highlander has experienced tremendous growth and received numerous awards as a result. But Greg's true passion is for people and the relationships developed with both his team and clients. With a servant leadership approach to business, he has built a team of leaders who take ownership and pride in their work. It's a reflect the organization's mission of “building a legacy of helping others reach their God-given potential”. Greg attributes Gordon Highlander's success to this culture model.On this episode Chris and Greg Discuss:a look into the commercial construction industry from 2007-Presentwhat it's like to build for Amazon and how they built a prototype in 6 weekshow Greg views leadership and building a world-class cultureleadership above and beyond "HR"Support our Sponsors:Frank Kent CadillacCRE Daily Newsletter Fort Capital Juniper SquareLinks:Gordon HighlanderGreg on LinkedInTopics:(3:22) - Gordo's experience as 3rd generation in the Construction industry(5:12) - What does Gordon Highlander do?(7:57) - What is a “Gordon Highlander”?(10:03) - How has Industrial Finish-out evolved since '07?(15:10) - At what point in development does GH get involved?(18:18) - What does a perfect project look like to you?(19:44) - How do you budget a project in this market?(23:45) - Are there any permanent changes to the industry since 2020?(28:00) - What do people need to unlearn?(31:42) - What are you seeing in Industrial innovation?(36:47) - Developing the GH/Amazon relationship(46:25) - How do you think about the final days of a project?(47:15) - What are you seeing in the market?(51:40) - What's different in building office within industrial and office in a place like Old-Parkland?(54:52) - How do you think about change orders?(56:35) - The headlines vs. reality pertaining to Amazon slowing down development(58:24) - How do you think about legacy, servant leadership and culture?(1:06:51) - Teaching culture at Gordon Highlander(1:11:36) - Advice for young people(1:12:49) - Friendship, business(1:18:00) - Pain distorts your memory(1:19:51) - Treating your employees like people