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Leveraging is essential for business success. It is about having the right people doing the right things in sync. Business owners need to be able to focus on the areas of their business where they can deliver the most value. By leveraging the right people doing the right things at the right time, the owner […]
Performance reviews don’t improve performance. We know … that is like excommunicating ourselves from the HR profession … but they don’t. We need to move the mindset from performance review to performance development. Every manager also needs to see a key part of their role as coaching the people in their teams. Not just training, monitoring, […]
Ever been confused by which piece of legislation you should be paying attention to when? You are not alone. Awards, Agreements, Fair Work Act, NES, WHS Act, Policies … the list goes on. Join the Focus HR team as we break the system down into a logical order and help you understand how to not […]
Onboarding is the process that helps new employees shift from being outsiders to insiders with a sense of belonging to a business. It is the process of integrating a new employee with a company and its culture, as well as giving a new employee access to the tools, training, people and information needed to become […]
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing” - Stephen Covey A clearly identified and articulated vision, purpose and goals empowers owners to align their team and maintain a laser-like focus on the bigger picture. Owners who are effective at strategic thinking and implementation planning create an environment where everyone is […]
Employee engagement is the emotional commitment an employee has to their employer and its goals. This commitment means caring about their work and the business. It is more than just being ‘satisfied’ to turn up from 9 to 5 and it is more than just being ‘happy’ at work. When employees care, they are engaged, […]
The new Family and Domestic Violence Leave legislation coming into effect from 1 February 2023 affects all employers. This is an important development to understand in relation to both your obligations as an employer, and how you and your managers may need to be ready to handle conversations with your people about challenging personal situations. […]
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A FREE WORKSHOP. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DETAILS. A good onboarding and induction program is key to having an ultimately successful hire and avoiding potential failure of an expensive investment (the cost of recruiting and training new team members is often significantly underestimated and failure is often avoidable). Effective onboarding […]
We’re inviting new, mid-level managers and business leaders to a FREE preview workshop, offering a sneak peek at Blanchard’s award-winning tools, techniques, and strategies to empower teams and boost performance (with light lunch provided). Sign up for this FREE preview workshop for your chance to WIN a spot in our upcoming Management Essentials course. This […]
We’re inviting new, mid-level managers and business leaders to a FREE online preview webinar, offering a sneak peek at Blanchard’s award-winning tools, techniques, and strategies to empower teams and boost performance. Sign up for this FREE online preview webinar for your chance to WIN a spot in our upcoming Management Essentials course. This Management Essentials […]
Take a breath... and get ready to dive into 2025. Come up for air. Step away from your desk and join us for Destination Postcard - a free 1.5 hour workshop (with delicious lunch provided). 2025 will be a year for working smarter, not harder. For making the most of the resources you already have at your fingertips […]
A well-designed onboarding and induction program is critical to the success of your new hires and to protecting your investment in recruitment and training. The costs associated with hiring and training are often underestimated, and failure to onboard effectively can lead to avoidable setbacks An effective onboarding process not only helps new employees build trust, […]