At any one time, you may be trying to effectively onboard new hires into your business, figure out the best way to develop a stellar employee, while you performance manage another. Of course, when things get really busy, you tend to concentrate on the things you like to do rather than prioritise the things that […]
THE HAPPINESS FACTOR: 6 TACTICS FOR IMPROVING WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY
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- People, Productivity
There’s a strong correlation between happy employees and high employee productivity. In fact, according to Yves Morieux, director for the Boston Consulting Group’s Institute for Organization, happy employees actually create high-performing businesses. He’s not alone in this thinking. A study by economists at the University of Warwick found the happiness factor at work equates to […]
Are we there yet?
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- People, Productivity
Business owners are not too dissimilar; I’ve heard the question many times over the years: ‘We’ve tried various things to bring about change in our business but nothing seems to change. We seem destined to stay where we are rather than get to where we want to be – will we ever get there?’ They’re […]
Review of TSheets – Employee Time Tracking Software
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- People, Productivity
TSheets is a flexible, easy-to-use app that allows employees to track their working hours anywhere. Employees can clock in and out from remote locations using their laptops, mobile phones or even Twitter to record their time at work that day. The software can integrate with a number of systems including Xero and Quickbooks (Online and […]
Australia on Time in 2018: A Deep Dive into the Data
Latest Deputy data report: One in five Australian hourly paid workers do not get to work on time When running a business, keeping track of scheduled time worked versus actual time worked can be a minefield, particularly for small business owners who are likely to also play a hands on role in the day to […]
HomeRetail Tips & Trends How to Create a Workplace Culture that Attracts and Retains the Best Employees
So to help you better understand the topic, and, more importantly, enable you to improve the culture in your company, we caught up with Retail Culture Consultant Beth Boyd. Beth helps retailers drive employee engagement and workplace happiness through building a culture that retains and recognizes top performers and attracts top talent. She’s also the […]
Take control of your business without losing sight of yourself
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- People, Productivity
Here are some tips to take care of yourself and your business: Give yourself a tech break Technology addiction is impacting our productivity, our bodies and our well being. How often do you pick up your smartphone to have a quick look and find yourself mid-scroll half an hour later, having achieved nothing in the […]
11 Signs your business is at risk from common HR Fails
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- People
1. Hiring employees without employment contacts While employment contracts can be verbal, you’ll get into all sorts of trouble if you don’t record an employee’s terms and conditions when you hire them. Employment contracts written in plain English help you minimise costly and time consuming disputes by providing certainty about the legal rights and obligations […]
The Value of Workplace Training
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Workplace training involves teaching employees and promoting continuous development by fostering positive learning environments. Work training also involves opportunities to create more skilled workers. With properly trained employees, businesses can maintain a competitive edge and harness employee output, which often leads to profitability. Through training you can set aside a specific time that encourages employees […]
How to Start a Private Label: A Chat with Sarah Ferrence of Mod. Merchant
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Sarah helps her clients drive sales and profitability through strategic planning, merchandising, buying, and private label consulting services. We recently had a chat with Sarah about the changes that we’re all experiencing in retail, and how merchants can use private labeling to differentiate and thrive. Let’s dive in! The right retail mindset for staying competitive […]