As an employer, you know the roles and responsibilities of every job in every department. You understand just how important it is to define each position in a clear and inclusive way. But if actually writing all that down is too daunting, or you're just too stretched, this guide can help you craft a fit-for-purpose job description which really cuts through.....

Consider Compliance when Writing Your Position Description It’s time to write a position description for that new job. Before you do, however, take some time to study Australian employment regulations – and stay on the right side of the law.....

Tick the Right Boxes Before You Hire It’s sometimes hard to know when you need new hires. There are so many questions. How many do I need? What hours should they work? What will they do? How can they support the customer journey? Homework is vital. The more you research each role and its objectives, the more likely you are to make a spot-on hire.....

Hire in Haste, Repent at Leisure! It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare. That wonderfully promising new hire has turned out to be a square peg in a round hole. The decision impacts on a lot of aspects of your business but in purely financial terms, the hit feels even harder. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in the US reveals the average cost of replacing an employee on fixed wages as six to nine months’ salary. The cost can be twice the salary in certain cases – especially for high-earning or executive level staff. No business can afford the time, energy and investment in a wrong hiring decision.....

People form the core of every business. The way you hire and manage your people can enhance the performance of your organisation. We’ve put together a brief employment checklist to help you make smarter HR decisions. With the right foundations and framework in place, you are better able to manage your business and protect it when things go wrong.....