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Employer Contributions to Increase to 10.5% – 1 July 2022

From 1 July 2021, the current superannuation rate of 9.5% will increase to 10%. This increase is a statutory increase and therefore compliance is mandatory. The rate of the superannuation guarantee is currently set to rise each year by 0.5% until it reaches 12%.

Self Development | Small Business

Ask ‘R U OK?’ Everyday

Although asking someone, R U OK? is the first critical step, it can still be challenging for managers or colleagues to know how to support employees with mental health issues or how they can continue a sensitive conversation once started. Here are some tips to help open that conversation, provide that much-needed guidance or support and continue the momentum through to a positive outcome.

Performance Management and Reviews | Small Business | Staff Management

Attract and Retain Talent in Today’s Hybrid Workforce

Organisations are finally bouncing back from the pandemic, with some experiencing more growth than ever before! However, this raises the question – how do we navigate a high growth environment in the new hybrid workplace?

Performance Management and Reviews | Small Business | Staff Management | Training and Development

Peer Recognition is the Secret to Employee Engagement

Many leaders assume that what employees want most from their workplace is a promotion, more perks, or even a larger salary— however, what employees want is to be recognised for their accomplishments.

Performance Management and Reviews | Small Business | Staff Management | Training and Development

Tips & Tricks to Encourage Employees Back to the Office

To incentivise people to come back to the office voluntarily, companies must demonstrate to their employees what they were missing out on while working from home. It is absolutely essential for management to promote employee engagement and give their teams a wholesome working experience.

Remuneration | Small Business | Staff Management

Important SME Considerations Before Tax Time

2020 sure brought a lot of changes! As such, you could expect some differences in this year’s Tax Return Lodgement too, especially if you received government stimulus payments! Among other things, you may want to keep in mind the following.

Remuneration | Small Business

Slow Paying Clients? 5 Tips To Help You Get Paid Faster

Managing effective cash flow is imperative for the success of small businesses! A struggle that everyone has gone through is getting your clients to pay you on time. Late payments can be detrimental to your company especially when you were needing the money to come within a certain timeframe. Thankfully, there are lots of ways to encourage clients to pay their invoices on time without compromising your relationship!

HR Checklists | Recruitment and Hiring | Small Business | Staff Management | Training and Development

Set Up New Hires for Success – Enhance Your Onboarding Process

Onboarding is the first experience that new employees encounter when starting a new job. The first couple of days set the scene for the next couple of months to the new employee - the company culture, whether there are training and support provided to newcomers, clarity around systems in place and the overall management of the company. So what can we do to ensure a seamless process?

Recruitment and Hiring | Small Business

Boosting Your Employer Brand on Social Media

Crafting a strong employer brand, as with all branding, is about good storytelling. Your company has an employer brand, whether or not you choose to manage it - it’s how your company is perceived in the marketplace, representing the people who work for you and plays a key role in attracting and retaining industry talent!

Small Business | Staff Management | Training and Development

Purpose, Values & Habits – How to Drive Meaningful Strategic Growth

“We are what we repeatedly do” … We’ve all heard of the importance of creating good habits but what else can we draw from this statement? It’s important to reflect your why as a business - your purpose and the values that guide you.

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Employer Contributions to Increase to 10.5% – 1 July 2022

Ask ‘R U OK?’ Everyday

Attract and Retain Talent in Today’s Hybrid Workforce

Peer Recognition is the Secret to Employee Engagement

Tips & Tricks to Encourage Employees Back to the Office

Important SME Considerations Before Tax Time

Slow Paying Clients? 5 Tips To Help You Get Paid Faster

Set Up New Hires for Success – Enhance Your Onboarding Process

Boosting Your Employer Brand on Social Media

Purpose, Values & Habits – How to Drive Meaningful Strategic Growth

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Employer Contributions to Increase to 10.5% – 1 July 2022

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