For many people the start of the new year is a time for setting New Year’s Resolutions for ourselves and our businesses. We are ready and willing to do what it takes to create a better us or company but as the weeks creep by, things might slip and suddenly we are back in our old patterns again. Well, there is always next year, right? When it comes to your HR foundations, business owners really can’t afford to push them off into the future with a “one day I’ll get around to it.” Described by some as boring or too hard these three little things will give you compliance and peace of mind.
Whether we like it or not, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here and we all need to take the time to understand it better. AI is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. AI is used across many businesses and all industries and includes things such as Siri, chat bots on website, speech recognition, driverless vehicles and software such as ChatGPT. AI can be really helpful in so many parts of life, including HR but there are some things AI will never be able to do. We know that HR first and foremost is about people and we know the when dealing with people, things can be unpredictable, complex and nuanced so when using AI in HR, we need to make sure we know what we are doing. There are a number of ways AI can be useful and can save you time and money in your business.
When an employee or contractor is engaged with your business, they should sign a complete and robust employment or contractor agreements (agreements). Agreements cover all the elements of a person’s engagement with your business both during and after termination.
As Australia heats up temperatures are expected to rise above 35 degrees, so how are bosses keeping their teams cool? Thermal comfort plans include using fans to expel hot air, casual-dress policies (ties off, shoes off) and other more novel tactics, such as buying ice-creams and having the local Mr Whippy visit, or providing soft drinks and passes to the local swimming pool are all cool ideas.
Eye contact improves trust, and builds connections. But does it? We’re going to share our thoughts and knowledge on this subject to help you have better conversations and remove any unconscious bias so you can create a truly inclusive culture.
