7 Ways to Effectively Manage Employee Salary Increases
Salary increases It can be difficult to determine when an employee deserves or requires a salary increase. In order to attract and retain the best employees, we recommend conducting regular remuneration reviews and viewing benchmarking data. Remuneration reviews may be done in conjunction with your annual performance reviews, as you will likely be linking the […]
The Evolution of Performance Appraisals
The Evolution of Performance Appraisals Performance appraisals are often viewed as a tedious task that both managers and their direct reports despise. Cumbersome and over complicate performance appraisals process have been the major contributor to that perception for many. Not to mention the amount of paperwork it creates and that in many cases, it doesn’t […]
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce: The Benefits and How-To
As society continues to progress, it’s important for businesses to ensure they are keeping up with the times. One of the ways that companies can do this is by building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This means hiring employees from a variety of different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. In this article, we will explore the […]
7 Effective Leadership Behaviours
Effective leadership is crucial for the success of any organisation. Strong leaders inspire and motivate their teams, create a positive work environment, and drive results. If you’re a leader looking to improve your skills, there are several strategies you can adopt to become a more effective leader. Here are 7 effective leadership behaviours that can […]
CPI increase 5.1% over the 12 months – May 2022
CPI increase 5.1% over the 12 months – what does this mean for employee remuneration? The all-groups Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures household inflation and includes statistics about price change for categories of household expenditure. CPI is important when determining any remuneration increases as it reflects the increased cost of living to employees. Employers often […]
Constructive feedback and how to give it
Constructive feedback and how to give it Constructive feedback helps staff grow and learn, helping your practice to thrive. Here’s how to avoid awkwardness, promote agency and get your message across. By Angela Tufvesson Facilitating professional growth, improved performance and a positive team culture are some of the most important leadership goals for practice owners […]
Importance of a Probation Period
A probation period is an opportunity for an employer and new employee to assess suitability. The length of a probation period is commonly matched to what is referred to as the ‘minimum employment period’ under the Fair Work Act 2009. For employers with less than 15 employees, the minimum employment period is 12 months. For […]
The Importance of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Assistant Program (EAP) An Employee Assistant Program (EAP) is a counselling service provided by the business to employees at no cost to them. It is a confidential service for employees to support their wellbeing and assist in difficult circumstances. EAPs are becoming more and more common these days – so why should you consider […]
Join Our Team
Are you an experienced HR professional who loves variety and flexibility? Maybe you’re looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a vibrant team Are you Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane based? If so, we may have just the opportunity you’re looking for…. Whether you’re seeking full/part-time work, a casual engagement, or project-based […]
The Advantages of Outsourcing HR for SMEs
Outsourced Human Resources (HR) is a Growing Solution for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Over the past decade, we have witnessed the exponential growth of organisations steering toward HR outsourcing – an option historically reserved for the ‘big end of town’ only. Small and medium sized organisations (SMEs) have also been taking advantage of the […]
“You’re too old” Employer ordered to pay compensation to Job Seeker
A 61 year old construction worker made a complaint to the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board when he called up a Sydney based Builder in November 2019 asking about a job. He claimed that when he called to find out more information about the casual construction position, the company’s director “burst out laughing” and said in between […]
Onboarding – Because You Only Get One Shot!
As an employer, your onboarding process is one of your most valuable tools of employee engagement and retention – but it is often the most overlooked. An effective onboarding process can help the new starter feel welcomed, engaged, and understand their role in the organisation. Research has shown that the first 18 months’ of a […]
So you’ve passed someone over for a promotion – now what?
It can be tough to let someone down in an internal hiring process. Two HR experts tell us how to walk that tightrope. In-house hiring can be a smart, efficient option for organisations. For employees, knowing that promotions are on the table can be an incentive to stay at the company. But for HR managers, […]
How Engaged Are Your Employees?
Engagement tends to be one of those buzz words that a lot of people use, but what do we actually know about employee engagement? When we talk about employee engagement, we are talking about the emotional commitment an employee has to their role. Employees who are engaged report high job satisfaction, are less likely to […]
Switching off: do employees need a “right to disconnect”?
Unions are calling for greater protections for employees working from home, including mandating work/life balance. Federal Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter has urged employees to return to the office as soon as possible. “As our economy continues to recover, it is important that Australian workplaces get back to normal as quickly as possible, which includes […]
Productivity Myths That Are Holding Your Team Back
Reading about productivity is almost like reading about some kind of mythical creature. All that news outlets and business gurus talk about is either ways that people can get more productive or reasons why people aren’t as productive as they should be. The hard truth is that the road to productivity looks different for everyone, […]
Providing Feedback to Employees
Employee feedback – it’s something we know we all need to do, but do we know why we do it? It is not uncommon for a business to have mandatory performance reviews every six to 12 months, which are often linked to salary increases. But what do you as the employer get from these reviews? […]
What if employees don’t want to return to the workplace?
As businesses reopen and look towards recommencing their normal operations in accordance with their State or Territory’s framework, there will come a time where employees will be asked to return to the workplace. There are businesses that require employees to attend the workplace in order to operate, such as waitstaff, nail technicians and retail assistants, […]
Transitioning Back To The Workplace
A return to work, whether after a complete mandatory shutdown or after remote working, is inevitable as COVID-19 restrictions are reviewed throughout the country. On 30 April 2020, Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner announced the easing of many COVID-19 restrictions including a gradual return of people to their workplace, subject that businesses have a […]
How to Retain High Performing Employees
It is Monday morning and one of your highest performing employees asks to meet with you. He advises you that he has been offered another role with a competitor. He will be paid 20% more in the new role. You begin by asking him if you can do anything to retain him, including matching the […]
We’re Hiring
Are you an experienced HR Consultant looking for a flexible work opportunity? We are looking to engage a HR Consultant to join our team in Sydney and Melbourne. A little bit about us… Liquid HR is a HR Consulting firm that was established in 2011 with a vision to become Australia’s premier Human Resources partner […]
Salary Benchmarking
Remuneration benchmarking – is it relevant? My boss came to me recently after attending a conference and said, “we need to complete some remuneration benchmarking, to ensure we are paying the market rate for our employees”. I’d heard of remuneration benchmarking, but honestly, I wasn’t a huge supporter of it. Firstly, I often questioned the […]
What does 2019 have in store for HR?
As we embark on another year and many employees are returning to work, it is a great opportunity to plan for the year and develop your strategic HR objectives. We’ve all heard the well-known saying, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” HR can easily be one of those functions in the business […]
Attracting and Retaining Great Talent
There is a lot of jargon and acronyms in the world of HR, EVP (Employee Value Proposition), PIP (Performance Improvement Plan), Core Competencies, TNA (Training Needs Analysis)… I could continue on. However, the point is you could be forgiven if it seems like I am speaking another language. This begs the question, are we overcomplicating […]
The Leadership Journey
I still remember my first leadership role, I played it cool pretending I knew exactly what I was doing, but underneath that cool, calm exterior I was thinking “what have I got myself into?” I’d seen leaders before; I’d created an image in my mind of what sort of leader I wanted to be; perhaps […]
Limitless pills, coming to a workplace near you.
I was first introduced to a prescription drug called Modafinil five years ago whilst training at a local sports club of all places. ‘What does it do?’ I asked my training partner, ‘It sharpens your focus and you’re able to concentrate for ages!’ he gleefully responded. ‘Sometimes it’s hard to sleep at night though’ he […]
Dealing with the unconscious bias issue
Late last year, over Friday afternoon drinks, I found myself engaged in a fascinating discussion with our organisational psychologist. The topic, predictive validity and unconscious recruitment bias – yes, I’m a nerd. During the conversation, my colleague enthusiastically suggested that blind interviewing, such as behavioural phone-based interviews, was one technique to achieve a more objective […]
Ouch, another terrible hire!
‘She was excellent!’ I proclaimed, directly followed by vigorous nods and a chorus of agreement from the rest of the interview panel. Excited that we had found a ‘gem’, we spent the next ten minutes reinforcing our belief by offering impressive samples of the interview answers we had just received. Let’s take references ASAP I […]
