When you might need staff
Many business owners have too much to do – and not enough time. Planning for staff should be integrated with the other requirements of your business.
Tools to help:
Being a good manager saves you money
'Highly engaged staff are more profitable staff.'
Training should be seen as an investment. Staff turnover costs businesses $100 billion per year in lost productivity, training and recruitment costs.
Tools to help:
- Create a desirable workplace
- Practical guide for communicating with staff
- Staff training and employee skills development
Find staff that represent your business and brand
'I only had one appointment that didn't work – and that was because I was unrealistic about what I needed, and didn't get someone with the right skills.'
Tools to help:
- Recruit, interview and select staff
- Write job descriptions and advertisements
- Induct staff and review
- Create an HR manual
Get help with red tape
The legislation related to hiring your first employee can be daunting – but if it's done right, the benefits can be huge.
Businesses exit rates are considerably lower for successfully employing business:
- 19.5% for zero employees
- 10.7% for one to 4 employees
Tools to help:
- Sort payroll tax and PAYG
- Set up superannuation contributions
- Manage leave entitlements
- Pay your staff correctly
There's no need to be nervous about fixing staff problems
Make sure you record conversations and have dismissal procedures in place – just in case. Have a meeting and talk clearly through any issues.
Tools to help:
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