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Managing Performance Virtually
More than 40% of Australia's workforce as of September 2021 are working remotely and most have been doing this off and on for the last 18...

Sam McCleary
Oct 7, 20213 min read


Casual Employment Law - Important Changes
As with many organisations in Australia and especially during the pandemic, casual employees make up a majority of our workforce. With...

Sam McCleary
Sep 29, 20212 min read


To jab or not to jab: Where do you stand in the modern workplace debate?
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations albeit not a new conversation, are all over social media and the news again, and depending on what camp...

Sam McCleary
Sep 16, 20215 min read


The Ins and Outs of the Top 5 Lockdown Questions from SME Employers.
Let's face it, lockdown is not only taxing on employers and employees mental health but it also impacts businesses livelihood, and in a...

Sam McCleary
Aug 31, 20217 min read


Benefits Of Being A Consultant
There are several reasons someone might opt for a career in consulting - from increased work flexibility to desiring a position with more...

Sam McCleary
Jul 29, 20214 min read


The Benefits of Hiring a HR Consultant
Are you considering hiring an HR consultant? Wondering if it's worth it? Well, you're reading the right blog. We're here to explain all...

Sam McCleary
Jul 29, 20214 min read


Privacy Laws and Pre Employment Checks - What's the Connection?
Let's be honest we've all done it, checked out that potential employee's FaceBook profile before they come in and inadvertently made a...

Sam McCleary
Jul 22, 20214 min read


In the Heat of the Moment - Verbal Resignations
We've all been there, the supervisor or boss has touched our last nerve, pushed a little too much and we snap, mostly in our head...

Sam McCleary
Jul 15, 20215 min read


Superannuation and Wage Rates on the Rise
As of the 1st July 2021 Superannuation and Wage Rates are set to increase, but not for everyone and not all at once, especially when it...

Sam McCleary
Jun 17, 20213 min read


Reforming Casual Employment - Latest Changes to the FairWork Act 2009.
Casual employees are the backbone of many organisations within Australia, and a common way of hiring for a lot of SME's. Until recently...

Sam McCleary
Jun 3, 20212 min read


Severe Sentence for Employer Over Workplace Fatality.
We all know the importance of upholding WHS laws and regulations within the workplace, but the line between breaking WHS laws and being...

Sam McCleary
Jun 3, 20213 min read


Is Employee Alignment the Secret to Success?
Are high levels of employee satisfaction vital to business success and performance? Is employee satisfaction not what drives every...

Sam McCleary
Feb 16, 20213 min read


Is Business Confidence On It's Way Back to Pre Pandemic Levels?
The Covid-19 recovery has begun and for many businesses in the Australian SME market, this is welcomed news. Confidence levels have...

Sam McCleary
Feb 11, 20211 min read


Business Confidence Bouncing Back, but for how long?
Australia's SME market (and every market!) has experienced a quarter that no one else has experienced before.

Sam McCleary
Aug 18, 20201 min read


Benchmarking - legal IP theft?
Benchmarking isn't new - but it could be key for SME's to unlock value during these chaotic times.

Sam McCleary
Aug 11, 20202 min read


Covid-19 Accelerated the Downturn it didn't Create it.
The Covid-19 experience for most has been a time for significant change especially in the SME world, but this wasn't the only thing to...

Sam McCleary
Jun 25, 20203 min read


Growth of Women in Micro Business.
The gender equity debate has raged for many years. There has been some small wins and in turn some leaps backward, and these trends have...

Sam McCleary
May 14, 20202 min read


Building Bridges with Succession Planning.
When did you last step back from your business and observe? Do you work on your business or do you work in it? Do you know the...

Sam McCleary
May 14, 20202 min read


Leading and Managing Across the Generations.
Experience shows us Gen Y and Gen Z, behave differently to leadership challenges. Unlike baby boomers who typically have responded to...

Sam McCleary
May 12, 20202 min read


Employee Retention and Engagement is Paramount.
Quality employees can mean the difference between business success and failure. Developing existing internal employees, and in...

Sam McCleary
May 7, 20202 min read
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