In the first of a series of top trends for the 2023/24 financial year, we take a look at the question on everyone’s mind: How much should you be paying your employees? As we approach the end of the financial year, I was asked about my thoughts on the top…

What do you do with a team member who doesn’t want to develop? It depends on whether or not they are performing well. I talk a lot about how growth and development help with the retention and engagement of employees. …

What happens when you go through the recruitment process with a new employee, but then things don’t really seem to be working as you expected? Imagine you’ve recently hired a new starter, and you’re starting to wonder, is this the right person for us? What do you do next? In…

The business world is currently facing a really difficult economic environment and many people are wondering about how to keep their key people. So here are my top 10 tips on doing just that. These tips for retaining your best staff are based on experiences with clients at Amplify HR…

Thinking of promoting someone into a management role? Not everyone is suited to managing people. Here are the questions you need to ask first. If you’ve come to a point where you are thinking about promoting someone into a management role for the first time, there are a few questions…

A ‘floating holiday’ is a public holiday that an employee can swap for a different day of the year that’s more important to them. So what are the pros and cons? In Australia, floating public holidays have been in the spotlight around Australia Day this year, when the media reported…

Skill shortages in the economy are hitting large and small businesses alike — but is it realistic for small businesses to invest in upskilling employees? And are there any long-term benefits? There’s been a lot of coverage of the skills shortages in Australia. Human Resources Director recently quoted Treasurer Jim…

With unemployment at a 40-year low, many business owners feel they have no choice when it comes to candidates. But there are ways to ensure you’re selecting the right person. In my last post we talked about how to attract great people with Jane Toohey, the director of outsource2us. In…

We’re facing a tight labour market in 2023 and it’s more important than ever to step up your game as an employer of choice. The Guardian recently been reported that 90% of CEOs expect staff shortages this year. With unemployment rates in Australia down to 3.4%, …