Tag Archives: business
Your easy performance management checklist
Posted on15. Nov, 2010 by susan.
Viewers of last Wednesday’s webinar were suprised to learn that most performance management processes are a big waste of time. How do you assess the value of your process? Here’s an easy checklist: 1. Do you have all the information you need to set meaningful goals ? 2. Do all your employees get to have a [...]
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Why rewards (often) don’t work
Posted on25. Oct, 2010 by susan.
Many managers try very hard to find new and more effective ways to motivate their staff through rewards. Are you one of them? Could seeking to motivate people with monetary rewards ultimately be a waste of time, effort and money? Take a look at this video animation (just 11 minutes long) of a talk given by Daniel Pink and [...]
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Workplace Flexibility and the Recovery – Risks and Opportunities
Posted on07. Jun, 2010 by susan.
By Kerry Fallon Horgan, Keeping Good Companies Journal, Chartered Secretaries Aust The global financial crisis and the introduction of flexibility requirements in the Australian National Employment Standards have focused renewed attention on workplace flexibility. Harry Stout, ING Australia CEO, says “As a result of the GFC we have had to find creative ways of best [...]
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Why I Dropped Kathy and Picked Up Dan*
Posted on01. Jun, 2010 by susan.
This article was prompted by questions from readers… Many people within financial services are familiar with the Kolbe system of measuring ‘Action Modes’. An individual’s Kolbe profile is a good tool for coaching and team development and I’ve used it in these ways, before I started using Harrison Assessments (HA). There are similarities between the [...]
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Top Business Ideas in the Aftermath of the GFC
Posted on31. May, 2010 by susan.
This is a guest post from The Quinn Group: The Global Finance Crisis was a trying time in the lifecycle of any business. The good news is that we are seeing some softening effects from the GFC and there are certainly things that you are able to do to help your business run smoothly: Turn [...]
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What I learnt about business in two days in Hong Kong
Posted on10. May, 2010 by susan.
Last week I attended expert level training on Harrison Assessments, delivered by the founder, Dr Dan Harrison. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to learn from Dan himself, as well as the many experienced users from around Asia. It was also my first visit to Hong Kong and led me to reflect on what we could learn [...]
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The rules of employment have changed…
Posted on01. Feb, 2010 by susan.
Use this checklist – provided by Steve Champion of ER Strategies – to update yourself on the Fair Work changes that came into effect on 1 January 2010. Steve has included links to more information on each item. Commencement of the operation of NES (National Employment Standards) Notice of Termination requirements – need to terminate employees [...]
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October Newsletter Out Now
Posted on29. Oct, 2009 by susan.
The theme for this newsletter is endings and new beginnings: Are you ready for the upturn? Implications for employers. Succession planning. Who will run your business when you’re no longer able to? Click here to read more.
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‘SMART’ Resumes and CVs
Posted on23. Oct, 2009 by susan.
Most people in business are familiar with SMART goals. This simple acronym can also be applied to resumes and CVs – both your own and those of job candidates. SMART becomes an easy checklist that will save you a lot of time. Ask yourself if the resume is: Specific – detailing achievements of the individual, [...]
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Could your team win a grand final?
Posted on29. Sep, 2009 by susan.
Our September newsletter is out now! Could your team win a grand final? Free downloads: Sample reports, Fair Work best practice guidelines Restructuring a business
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