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Spark Festival 2023

Spark Festival 2023

Join our very own Nikki Johnson at SPARK 2023 for one of our most requested workshops: ‘Conversations not Confrontations’. This session will give you the foundations to have those difficult conversations and create your vision. It will provide you with the skills and confidence to stop avoiding the conversations that matter and start moving the dial on your business.

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From chaos to calm

From chaos to calm

And here we are again… we’re on the downhill run and the end of the year will be here before we know it. As we approach the end of 2023 it’s time to think back at your year, did it go as you thought it would? Is there anything you would change? It’s time to look at your systems and frameworks to make sure they are what they need to be and make sure they still serve you.

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Creating bonus guidelines

Creating bonus guidelines

Guidelines for employee bonus payments establish clear and fair criteria for determining when and how bonuses are awarded to the team. These guidelines help align employee performance with company objectives, company values, motivate the team and provide transparency. Guidelines ensure that bonuses are distributed equitably based on predetermined factors such as individual or team achievements, company profits or other measurable goals to avoid the risk of discrimination claims.

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Navigating apprenticeship employer obligations

Navigating apprenticeship employer obligations

Hiring an apprentice can be a great investment for your business, providing individuals with hands-on experience and practical skills and an opportunity for you to guide and mentor the next generation of workers.
It is also an important decision that comes with responsibilities. Here are some points to assist you in understanding your employer obligations to ensure a successful opportunity for both you and the apprentice.

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What to consider when employing junior team members

What to consider when employing junior team members

The obligations related to hiring junior level employees has been a relevant topic in the media this year due to several high-profile breaches. Here at Impact HR, we understand the importance of paying fairly and equitably whilst also creating a safe and supportive work environment for your team.

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Talent attraction

Talent attraction

Talent attraction is a term used in the Talent Acquisition field to entice the most desirable candidates to a specific employer and motivate them to apply. The method of talent attraction include, but are not limited to, employer branding, informative job description, job board selection, compensation and benefits.

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Prepping for the holidays – what do you need to do?

Prepping for the holidays – what do you need to do?

Typically at this time of year, here at Impact HR we often see the same business concerns. Some businesses experience a ‘ramping up’ of service provision and some a ‘quietening down’ over the Christmas break. Whichever way your business ‘cookie crumbles’ it’s important to be ahead of the pack, plan accordingly and ensure you have the systems in place to support your business longevity.

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Unsigned or missing employment contracts

Unsigned or missing employment contracts

As busy business owners and managers, life gets busy. Sometimes we do all the right things by drafting the employment agreement and sending it to the new employee, but never receive the signed employment contract back. What happens then? The absence or misplacement of a signed contract can create the impression that the agreement is non-existent. However, there are other factors to consider.

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It takes a community….

It takes a community….

When most business owners started their business, it was a big dream and a small team. For many of us, the dream was always to have a team around us to help us turn the dream into reality. But for some the soloist life feels unencumbered. Sometimes we think of the team as our employees or perhaps our business partners. But the truth is… It takes a community to grow a successful business.

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