I had a new client come to me recently because they needed help. They had a strong vision, a great team and one of the most important things in the work that I do – a genuine desire to create a great workplace. They had a lot of initiatives in place but something just wasn’t
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State of Origin – the battle of the businesses
There’s been a long standing rivalry between Queensland and New South Wales. I grew up on a border town and let’s just say you wouldn’t want to cross the bridge at state of origin time (ok, slight exaggeration, but you get what I mean). There seems to be a big divide in opinion when it
Sir Richard Branson, the man behind the brand; my insights from the spectacular Necker Island
Sue-Ellen Watts, our Founder & CEO, and I recently returned from a four day leadership gathering at Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. The gathering was called ‘when bold minds, big thinkers and brave hearts come together’ and that was the perfect description for what unfolded. For most of us this
On a scale of 1-5, how ugly is my baby?
Would you expect an acquaintance, or even friend, to respond with complete honesty if you asked them whether your beloved child was smart/attractive/well-behaved? I can’t imagine I would be that confident. At the very least it could be an awkward interaction for all involved. Why would it be any different to assume your employees are
The rollercoaster to Sydney!
I’m sitting in the new wattsnext offices in Sydney, still in disbelief that I’m here! I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting and thought I’d share my wattsnext journey to date. It all started three years ago, where during my interview Sue-Ellen asked me why I decided to get into HR. I don’t think at
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- 17 Jul 18
Women to receive an extra 2% in superannuation
Is this Good or Bad for the Gender balance? Unions will likely campaign for women to receive an extra two per cent in superannuation contributions, and for the retirement age to return to 65, at this week's ... - 10 Jul 18
Everyday business can change the world!
The B1G1 Impact I have previously written about the importance of business owners/leaders knowing the purpose of their organisation, ensuring they can articulate this, and embed it into everything they do. Increasingly employees are look... - 03 Jul 18
Neil Perry & the Rockpool Restaurant Empire - accused of underpaying staff
Neil Perry & the Rockpool Restaurant Empire have been accused of underpaying staff Have you checked that you are not underpaying your employees? The Fair Work commission has agreed to raise the minimum wage by another 3.5% ... - 27 Jun 18
Growing needs along the east coast for specialist HR experts
HR Daily recently interviewed a number of HR experts about the demand along the east coast for HR Business Partners, Generalists and Industrial Relations Experts. Our wattsnext team member Matthew Stent was recently asked to provi... - 26 Jun 18
When ABC Radio – Brisbane needs expert opinion on HR matters they come to wattsnext!
With Testra getting set to axe 8,000 jobs there will be plenty of competition for positions in the near future. Matt Stent recently provided some useful advice on the mind-shift required for people who may need to promote themselves to new potenti... - 18 Jun 18
Emotional empathy can drive SME performance
Employees to show more empathy to SME business owners. At wattsnext we are in the privileged position to work closely with many business owners who are so emotionally engaged with their business that they “hurt” when th... - 12 Jun 18
- 07 Jun 18
The future of Human Resources in Australia: Are you taking the right steps for the future?
It’s becoming more and more evident that the human resource profession is growing rapidly. Research conducted by Deloitte Access Economics found that the human resource profession within Australia is expected to grow by 2.3% annually between 2016 a... - 30 May 18
ALERT: Are you mitigating your risk? Mental Health in the Workplace
Wattsnext have seen mental health issues within our client base triple in the past 12 months. Hardly a week goes by where we don’t have a client or someone in our network reach out for guidance in this area. Evermind conducted a su... - 21 May 18
Do you strike the balance? Micro and Macro Management
A manager’s role is to nurture the growth of an employee and there are particular managerial techniques which can be used to positively impact that growth. The inherent requirements of an employee’s role will assist in the way you strike a balanc... - 15 May 18
Yuck! Girl’s Germs!
This morning, reoccurring confusion around toothbrushes got me thinking about implicit biases. You know, those automatic thought processes that aid in the efficiency and speed with which you can process information? They can sometimes leave a little ... - 15 May 18
It takes a village…and a lot less guilt
You’re a parent, you feel guilty taking personal leave to look after your sick children, don’t you? You see the looks your co-workers give you and you know they’re going to talk about you after you leave because the day care centre has called. ... - 09 May 18
Headaches and tax breaks: How the new Federal Budget impacts small business!
Treasurer Scott Morrison has delivered the 2018 Federal Budget, in his speech he made a point of stating that the Turnball Government is "backing businesses to invest and create more jobs, especially small and medium-sized businesses". So, what do sm... - 27 Apr 18
The Queen has done her succession planning…so should you!
Recently, the Queen publicly announced her greatest wish was for her son, Prince Charles to take her place on the throne as Head of the Commonwealth. This in a basic sense is succession planning. Before the need to take over, she has identified t... - 11 Apr 18
How many employees do you have on your payroll? This is something you need to be aware of!!
It is now more important than ever to know how many employees you have on your payroll. The ATO has introduced a mandatory reporting system (Single Touch Payroll), which came into effect on 1 April 2018. The reporting system requires organisations... - 26 Mar 18
- 21 Mar 18
Happy Harmony Day!
Let's all celebrate the beauty of diversity together. Here are some facts about multiculturalism in Australia! ... - 05 Mar 18
Top Reasons To Outsource Your HR!
There’s no denying that HR has vastly grown in recent years. Once upon a time, HR was known as record keepers, the “fun police” when it came to company regulations, and/or compliance or wage/payroll officers. But today’s businesses acknowl... - 05 Mar 18
The Do's and Don't's of Office Romances and Love Contracts Explained
For decades we have been fed a steady diet of happily-ever-after office romances through our favourite television shows and blockbuster films, but in reality getting involved with a colleague does not always end well. Successful... - 05 Mar 18
5 Employee Induction Best Practices from HR Experts
A lot of businesses overlook the importance of preparation when they’re about to welcome a new employee. An effective on-boarding process is vital to ensuring new employees receive the support and training needed to set them up for success in ...