Employee theft is more common, and more costly, than most businesses realise. Whether it’s stolen supplies or inventory, false timesheets, or outright fraud, the impact is devastating. In this blog, we’ll break down the types of employee theft, how to handle it, and what you can do to make sure it doesn’t happen again. What […]
Category: Business and the Economy
30JanManagement Refresh
As businesses evolve, so too must the managers who lead them. Hybrid workforces, rapid digital transformation, heightened employee expectations, and increasing governance obligations mean that managers must continuously strengthen their capability. For this reason, many organisations are now encouraging leaders to undertake a management refresh; a deliberate self-evaluation of leadership skills, behaviours, and future potential. […]
15AugStruggling to Get a Job in the Highly Competitive Job Market?
There is continual changing demand for different skills in industries, especially with increased use of AI. Currently, applications per job advertisement are higher than ever, so how do you differentiate yourself: Short and Sharp Resume Employers don’t have time to read a ten page resume about everything you have ever done. Keep it short and […]
3JulSalary Reviews – The Beginners Guide
Salary reviews are equally essential for a company’s competitive standing and financial success, and to an employee’s success and dedication to their continued development within the company. What is a Salary Review? A salary review is an examination conducted by a manager or company that determines if an employee should receive a salary increase. This […]
20JunHiking Up Minimum Wages
There has been an announced 3.5% increase to the pay before tax of National Minimum Wage and minimum pay rates under awards, by The Fair Work Commission. The rise applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2025. BUT, what does this mean for your business…. Even if you pay […]
14JunUsing AI Tools at Work
Following on from my previous blogs on AI, I can categorically say that AI Tools not only are already in the workplace, they will become essential. This space is moving quickly and it really won’t be long before everyone will use some kind of AI tool, app or in-house generator tool routinely at work. In […]
5MarHow To Handle The Peaks And Troughs Of Your Business
Many times we meet with the HR Manager or Directors of organisations who talk to us about the peaks and troughs of their workflows. For some, the work is seasonal and starts to dry up in winter or in certain months of the year. For others it can be unexpected. Clients take on staff, just […]
11FebPart-timers no longer get pro-rata annual leave? What’s the Story?
All subscription clients with CIRCLE Recruitment & HR have already been notified about the changes to the way part time personal Carers Leave is accrued. This is a service some like to pay for, to ensure that they are at the forefront of the latest Human Resource and Industrial Relations issues and have an outsourced […]
31JanFirst changes with casual conversion and now part time leave changes? Exactly what flexible model of employment can I use?
Having a flexible workforce is an imperative for many businesses. Additionally many workers are looking for casual or part time work to facilitate study, parenthood or work/life balance. One very popular academic model of employment is the ‘Flexible Firm’ where an organisation has a core of permanent full time employees and then a periphery of […]
26MarWorking from home – the new normal?
While lockdowns around the world seriously restricted our freedoms, there have been some positives that have resulted. Obviously, I don’t want to downplay the losses of life, livelihoods, businesses and whole industries, however. Family members reconnected as they were together more and not racing around commuting to work, school and other activities. Everyone has a […]