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In this episode, Karen explores how to start new employees with success. Which means getting them up to speed quickly to increase productivity, increase engagement and lower employee turnover. We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to amplifyhr.com.au or connect with Karen on LinkedIn! Send us Fan Mail Get our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and r...

As our businesses grow, internal communication becomes more complex. What starts as 3 lines of communication with 3 people, explodes to 91 lines of communication when we have 14 people! In this episode, Karen provides 4 practical ways to prevent silos in your business, and keep effective cross communication.  Feedback on this series is always welcome, just head on over to amplifyhr.com.au or conne...

In this insightful episode, Karen Kirton addresses a common misconception about workplace policies. While many business owners fear that policies might complicate or bureaucratize their operations, Karen explains how the right policies can actually simplify decision-making and ensure fairness across the board. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The Importance of Compliance Policies : Unders...

In this episode, Karen Kirton delves into the complexities of hiring in the current job market, heavily influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced immigration. She discusses the dual challenge of dealing with either a flood of applications for roles like administrative positions or scarcity for specialized roles, emphasizing the importance of clear and strategic hiring processes. In today’s e...

In this episode, Karen Kirton delves deeper into the formal aspects of managing performance, focusing on performance improvement plans (PIPs) and their legal and cultural implications. Building on the previous discussion about Isaac, this segment guides managers through the steps of instituting a formal performance improvement process, should initial informal efforts fail to yield the desired outc...

In this episode, Karen Kirton tackles the challenging topic of managing poor performance in the workplace. Using the example of a long-time employee named Isaac, Karen explores common reasons for underperformance and provides strategies for addressing these issues constructively. In today’s episode, you will learn about: -> The complexity of identifying and managing poor performance, particular...

Bite-sized people & business advice for forward-thinking Founders, CEOs, and Senior Business Leaders in Australia & beyond. As a leader, you’re responsible for growth, navigating market changes, all while trying to find time for to recruit, develop, retain and motivate your team. It’s a lot. Managing the ‘people stuff’ effectively is not just an HR function – It’s a core aspect of running...