Are you an ‘Employer of Choice’?
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen explains what makes an “Employer of Choice”.
Recently a number of clients have been asking me what they can do...
Employee one-to-ones — a no brainer!
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen says if only more employers would schedule one-to-one meetings, most of their workplace issues would be solved.
What if I...
Rightsizing your business — the right way
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen says Covid-19 has forced business owners to take some heart-wrenching decisions. Here’s how to go about rightsizing your business...
New employment laws; keeping your business safe
By Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen
On April 1, 2019, a new Act called The Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Act came into force. This...
Too damn nice
By Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen
As a business owner, have there been times where you feel your good nature has been taken advantage of?...
When tradie banter goes too far
By Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen
There have been a number of cases involving bullying, harassment and overt racism that I’ve been made aware of...
‘It is what it is’ . . . but it doesn’t have to be!
By Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen
How many times have you heard “it is what it is”, and wondered what that actually means?
“You’ll...
Recognising resignations . . .
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen has some helpful advice for business owners and managers in dealing with staff resignations in a professional and positive...
The know-it-all, and difficult conversations
By TradieHR director Leigh Olsen
How many of you know people who talk the talk but little else? They are the best at...
Middle managers — keeping the engine running smoothly
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen explains how to support key middle managers and get them working at their best.
Recently I had a conversation with...