--- title: HR On Call Blog | HR services for small business description: The HR On Call Blog provides expert insight into HR services for small business in Australia, particularly industrial relations and employee relations --- ** GET IN TOUCH NOW!  [CONTACT US](https://www.hroncall.com.au/contact-us) - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/hroncall/) - [** ](https://plus.google.com/115308080378403054296?hl=en) - [** ](https://www.youtube.com/user/hroncall1) - [** ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-on-call-pty-ltd/) [![logo-retina-3](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/hubfs/logo-retina-3.png "logo-retina-3")](https://hroncall.durrantdurrant.com/) * * 1300 872 566 Call * * [info@hroncall.com.au](mailto:info@hroncall.com.au) Email This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## HR NEWS Phone Call Us! 1300 872 566 FOR A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION ## [Founder Led to Expert Led Growth](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/founder-led-to-expert-led-growth) by [Melissa Behrend](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/author/melissa-behrend) | Apr 9, 2026 [![](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/hubfs/Founder.jpg) ](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/founder-led-to-expert-led-growth) Many Australian founders build their early success by being across everything. In the first few years, wearing multiple hats, making every key decision and personally solved most problems. That level of involvement can be energizing at the start, because you see the impact of your efforts immediately. Over time though, the same habits that helped you survive become the biggest barriers to scale. You cannot grow a business of specialists while still running it with on one decision maker..... [Read More](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/founder-led-to-expert-led-growth) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/founder-led-to-expert-led-growth#comments-listing) Topics: [scaling small business](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/topic/scaling-small-business) ## [Growing a Small Business: Why Alignment Matters](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/growing-a-small-business-why-alignment-matters) by [Melissa Behrend](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/author/melissa-behrend) | Dec 9, 2025 [![](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/hubfs/Grow.jpg) ](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/growing-a-small-business-why-alignment-matters) Today I caught up with my friend and colleague Ben to discuss his new business venture, and as always, we went off topic and started to talk about a subject that comes up often with small to medium business owners: What really stops a business from growing to the next stage? There are plenty of external pressures cash flow, competition, market conditions, but consistently, one obstacle consistently shows up..... [Read More](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/growing-a-small-business-why-alignment-matters) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/growing-a-small-business-why-alignment-matters#comments-listing) Topics: [General HR](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/topic/general-hr), [Growing your business](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/topic/growing-your-business) ## [Emotional Intelligence vs Emotional Decision](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/emotional-intelligence-vs-emotional-decision) by [Melissa Behrend](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/author/melissa-behrend) | Nov 18, 2025 [![](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/hubfs/Emotional%20decision.png) ](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/emotional-intelligence-vs-emotional-decision) In small and medium-sized businesses, the founder or director is more than a leader, they are the culture, the stability, and often the emotional barometer of the entire organisation. Yet one of the biggest leadership misconceptions in SMEs is the belief that being emotionally intelligent means being expressive, instinctive, or reactive. Many founders confuseemotional intelligence (EQ) with emotional decision-making, and while the difference may seem subtle, the impact on a small team can be dramatic. Why the distinction matters so much when you’re running a tight, close-knit team..... [Read More](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/emotional-intelligence-vs-emotional-decision) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/emotional-intelligence-vs-emotional-decision#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/topic/leadership) ## [Why SMB's Businesses Fail to Leverage Their HRIS](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-smbs-businesses-fail-to-leverage-their-hris) by [Melissa Behrend](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/author/melissa-behrend) | Nov 9, 2025 [![](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/hubfs/Systems.png) ](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-smbs-businesses-fail-to-leverage-their-hris) Every year, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) get excited about the latest HR software that promises to “streamline everything.” From onboarding and performance to payroll and compliance, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) are marketed as the ultimate fix for efficiency and insight. But most SMBs never unlock even half of their system’s potential. They pay for monthly subscriptions, use a few basic functions, and then wonder why their HR processes still feel disjointed..... [Read More](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-smbs-businesses-fail-to-leverage-their-hris) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-smbs-businesses-fail-to-leverage-their-hris#comments-listing) Topics: [HR Systems](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/topic/hr-systems) ## [Why Employee Tenure Matters.](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-employee-tenure-matters) by [Melissa Behrend](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/author/melissa-behrend) | Oct 24, 2025 [![](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/hubfs/Tenure.png) ](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-employee-tenure-matters) The average Australian worker now stays in their job for just 3.3 years. For small and medium businesses, that’s barely enough time for someone to hit their stride before they’re thinking about what’s next. Recruitment, onboarding, training, and then another farewell morning tea. It’s exhausting, costly, and disruptive. But here’s the thing: it’s also changeable. Tenure isn’t something that “just happens.” It’s something businesses can shape, especially smaller ones, where connection, trust, and purpose are easier to build (and easier to lose if you’re not paying attention)..... [Read More](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-employee-tenure-matters) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-employee-tenure-matters#comments-listing) Topics: [HR Consulting](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/topic/hr-consulting) ## [AI Can Give You the Words, but HR ensures they work](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/ai-can-give-you-the-words-but-hr-ensures-they-work) by [Melissa Behrend](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/author/melissa-behrend) | Oct 12, 2025 [![](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/hubfs/Picture2.png) ](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/ai-can-give-you-the-words-but-hr-ensures-they-work) For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), AI tools have become a bit of a secret weapon. Suddenly, drafting a job description, policy, or performance review template can take minutes instead of hours. That’s a huge time-saver for busy founders, managers, and admin teams who wear multiple hats. But here’s the reality: while AI can write words, it doesn’t understand workplace laws. It can’t interpret the Fair Work Act, your Modern Award, or your unique employment obligations. And that’s where things can quickly come unstuck. Used wisely, AI is a great assistant. Used blindly, it can create costly compliance gaps. Let’s look at the big five areas where AI can genuinely help, and why it’s still crucial to have a qualified HR professional review, tailor, and sign off on anything that affects your people or your obligations as an employer..... [Read More](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/ai-can-give-you-the-words-but-hr-ensures-they-work) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/ai-can-give-you-the-words-but-hr-ensures-they-work#comments-listing) Topics: [HR and AI](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/topic/hr-and-ai) ## [Why Regular Probation Meetings Are Critical for Small and Medium Businesses](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-regular-probation-meetings-are-critical-for-small-and-medium-businesses) by [Melissa Behrend](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/author/melissa-behrend) | Sep 30, 2025 [![](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/hubfs/HRONCALL%20probationary.png) ](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-regular-probation-meetings-are-critical-for-small-and-medium-businesses) For small and medium-sized businesses, bringing on a new employee is exciting. The probationary period, usually the first six months, provides an opportunity for both the employer and the employee to see if they align. Too often, however, businesses treat probation as a formality rather than a structured, two-way process. By scheduling regular meetings and using this time wisely, employers can set their new hires up for success while protecting the business from costly missteps. Why Probation Matters for Both Sides A probationary period isn’t just about “testing” a new hire. It’s a time for alignment. For the employer, it’s about ensuring that the employee has the right skills, behaviours, and cultural fit for the role. For the employee, it’s about confirming that the job and workplace live up to expectations and align to their value set. Regular meetings during probation ensure that both sides have a voice in shaping the relationship..... [Read More](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-regular-probation-meetings-are-critical-for-small-and-medium-businesses) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/why-regular-probation-meetings-are-critical-for-small-and-medium-businesses#comments-listing) Topics: [General HR](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/topic/general-hr) ## [When to Bring in HR? (and Why Fractional Expertise is the Smart Move)](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/when-to-bring-in-hr-and-why-fractional-expertise-is-the-smart-move) by [Melissa Behrend](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/author/melissa-behrend) | Sep 23, 2025 [![](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/hubfs/When%20to%20bring%20in%20HR.png) ](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/when-to-bring-in-hr-and-why-fractional-expertise-is-the-smart-move) Running a growing business is exciting, but it also comes with people challenges that can’t be solved by gut instinct alone. Many small and medium-sized businesses delay bringing in HR until a crisis hits. By then, the cost （both financial and cultural) can be significant. So, when is the right time to bring in HR? And what if you don’t need, or can’t afford a full-time HR manager yet?.... [Read More](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/when-to-bring-in-hr-and-why-fractional-expertise-is-the-smart-move) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/when-to-bring-in-hr-and-why-fractional-expertise-is-the-smart-move#comments-listing) Topics: [General HR](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/topic/general-hr) ## [Preventative HR as a Service: The Future of Scalable People Support](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/preventative-hr-as-a-service-the-future-of-scalable-people-support) by [Melissa Behrend](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/author/melissa-behrend) | Sep 17, 2025 [![](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/hubfs/Proactive%20HR.png) ](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/preventative-hr-as-a-service-the-future-of-scalable-people-support) For too long, HR in small and medium-sized businesses has been seen as reactive: a fire extinguisher you call in only when something has gone wrong. By then, it’s usually expensive, stressful, and damaging to your team, your compliance, and your bottom line. Preventive HR-as-a-Service flips this outdated model on its head. Instead of waiting for issues to surface, businesses can now access lean, scalable HR support that keeps them ahead of the curve..... [Read More](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/preventative-hr-as-a-service-the-future-of-scalable-people-support) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/preventative-hr-as-a-service-the-future-of-scalable-people-support#comments-listing) ## [How SMEs Can Unlock Personal and Career Growth for Their Teams](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/how-sems-can-unlock-personal-and-career-growth) by [Melissa Behrend](https://www.blog.hroncall.com.au/blog/author/melissa-behrend) | Sep 15, 2025 For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), the concept of “career development” once meant sending employees on a training course and ticking a box. But as workforces become more diverse and expectations shift, the old one-size-fits-all approach no longer works. Today’s employees want growth that feels personal, meaningful, and adaptable to their unique career paths. For SMEs, this is both a challenge and a tremendous opportunity..... 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