If you’re a novice hirer, listen up – here’s how to pick a winner
Natasha Hawker has a simple message to start-ups on hiring – get it right the first time to save yourself a bundle of money in the long run. With skill shortages... Read more.
What are the 7 things you must do before you hire your first employee?
You are finally there – you think you are ready to hire your first employee – this is an exciting and scary time. Can you afford it? Do you have enough work... Read more.
Oh my god – how much worse can it get?
Recently, a client shared with me something that was happening with one of her valued team members that just seemed so unfair and my client was at a loss as to how... Read more.
I am worried for you and you should be worried too!
You may have recently heard about the 7-Eleven debacle where a store owner was fined more than $400k (the largest penalty to date) for systematically exploiting... Read more.
What is it like to participate in a conciliation meeting under the Fair Work Act?
We recently had a new client approach us after an employee had alleged that there had been a breach of a general work protection, involving unfair dismissal, under... Read more.
How Firing and Hiring Builds a Better Business
In this HerBusiness podcast interview with the Australian Businesswomen’s Network, Natasha Hawker discusses how businesses that build high performing teams have... Read more.
The Secret Sauce To Creating A Culture
Why do some people want to desperately work for some businesses and avoid others like the plague? Mostly it can be put down to culture or the managers’ reputation.... Read more.
I made one of my team members cry today which made me very happy!
They say, and I believe, that “giving is better than receiving”. I made one of my team members cry today which made me very happy!Today, I was able to do this.... Read more.
Four Ways to Turn Difficult Conversations Into Performance Boosters For Your Team
An employee who often comes in late, if at all, is frequently burdened with personal “stuff” or is just not pulling their weight in the workplace… –... Read more.
I’m not planning on dying next week but …
Writing this article feels strange – but necessary, because this week I executed my will and guess what? It actually feels good. Good to finally have that... Read more.
What keeps small business owners up at night?
For most small business owners, there is stress from the moment they wake until they close their eyes at night, sometimes not for too long. If it is not cash... Read more.
Of course however, I could be wrong
How does collective mindfulness apply to workers compensation? How do our expectations get us into trouble? Oh, and what is the meaning of life? By Guest Blogger... Read more.
Why I started my Friday by firing an employee for a client
At the end of last week, a client rang me – she was fed up, she had had enough and needed our help. One of her employees: Had taken excessive amounts of paid and... Read more.
Reducing Sexual Harassment Risks in Hospitality
Last month, Australian mainstream and social media lit up with reactions to suggestive comments made to a TV journalist by a well-known cricketer. What he thought... Read more.
Why Diversity brings enormous value to businesses
Last week, I met Carol at the Coles checkout. I asked her (while she was serving another customer) whether they sold cool bags. She did not respond – not because... Read more.
Teenage Workers: Does Your Business Pass the ‘Sniff Test’ ?
The other day my burgeoning grey hairs sent me on a much overdue trip to the hairdresser for some TLC. As usual, I engaged in a bit of chit chat with my hairdresser,... Read more.
How to Fire Someone
It’s the worst job a boss has to do, but if you can’t do it, you probably shouldn’t be running the show. For full article click Here ... Read more.
All Aboard
So you now have your first employee or employees – congratulations! But now what? – A point to note – within the first 12 months new hires are... Read more.
Five Ways to Ensure that Your Clients Stay with You for the Long Haul
This week I had to say goodbye to a client that had been with me since the beginning and it was hard, very hard — she had been a regular source of income but... Read more.
Managing employees: From hire to fire
If you’re a small business owner you’re probably going to end up with employees sooner or later. But managing employees is a skill most small business owners... Read more.