Contractor or Employee – What You Need to Know
What is the difference between a contractor and an employee and whose responsibility is it to get right? An employee – typical characteristics works in the business and is integral to that business has rights and entitlements under the Fair Work Act 2009 has a reasonable expectation of ongoing work, agreed hours and duties is […]
Top 10 Time Wasters to Avoid
We all start out with the same 1,440 minutes each day, so why do some of us achieve so much more than others? How can we free up time to help lead a better business and ultimately achieve a happier life? The top 10 time wasters are, in no particular order: Lack of clear goals. […]
Surround Yourself with Champions
It is human nature to be influenced by the people in your inner circle. In fact, the odds of being successful are a lot higher if you surround yourself with people who are also successful. In a business context, consider very carefully the people and friends you associate with. Who plays a role in influencing […]
Social Distancing – Running Effective Online Meetings
In times such as these, businesses must adapt to remain productive. For many of us, face-to-face meetings are a key part of our daily business operation. Here are some tips to take your meetings online with minimal disruption. Find the system that works best for you. There is a range of free or low-cost but […]
Addressing Performance Niggles in Your Team
Performance niggles often fall into one of the following categories: Attitude, Skill, Knowledge, or Support. This is also known as The Performance Matrix. It’s up to us as leaders to develop an individual’s knowledge through training, coaching and systems, and to support our team as they undertake their work, especially at the beginning of their […]
Start Your Year Off in The Performance Zone
Getting back into work after a break can be hard. You might be struggling to get back into your routine and engage your brain in work. Or, perhaps you spent time setting your goals and planning your year and you’re full speed raring to go. There is, however, an optimum approach somewhere between these two […]
Introducing remote working?
According to a study by serviced office provider IWG , 70% of professionals work remotely at least once a week. Remote working has become more and more common as developments in technology have allowed us to communicate and collaborate no matter where we are. In fact, most of us are already logging on from home […]
Be, Do, Have
Our success in life is largely dependent on our mindset. If you wait until conditions are perfect you are unlikely to achieve your goals, as you will always be waiting for the right time, and will never take that important first step. Getting the following three words in the right order will heavily influence the […]
Why you must set SMART goals
Content by The Gap. You’ve probably heard of SMART goals and, surprise surprise, they’re not rocket science… but they are very effective. SMART goals are an excellent filter to maximise planning outcomes. With the SMART acronym comes five simple parameters; that any goal (if you truly want to achieve it) must be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, […]
Employee Engagement is Key to Business Success
Companies with engaged employees are 21% more profitable, according to research by Gallup. Managing your employees’ performance, and keeping them engaged with your business vision, is key to the present and future success of your business. Your people are one of the most important assets in the business, and you need them to be motivated, […]
