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January Newsletter

Happy New Year, we hope you have had the opportunity to have a break and re-charge your batteries ready for the year ahead. We have been fortunate as a family to have a good break and enjoy the weather and scenery at both Yarrawonga and Merimbula.

But, reality is fast approaching and the business year is off and running with predictions the economy is in a more confident position. With this in mind, businesses need to plan to meet the challenges that lie ahead, ready for growth opportunities as confidence is lifting and ensuring staff are involved and align their activities to the business strategy.... read more>>

October Newsletter

The Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne has started and everyone is gearing up and trying to place winning bets. One bet you can count on is the Fair Work Ombudsman taking no excuses in its fight to uphold workers’ rights and recover underpayments of wages and benefits from employers across Australia. Our focus with businesses over recent and coming months is to assist with understanding the new laws. Through awareness and implementing good business practices you mitigate your exposure to penalties and build a solid foundation for growth.... read more>>

HR Coach Research Institute Quarterly Index October 2009

Latest Quarterly Index reveals The Institute has identified that in anticipation of an economic rebound, businesses are moving into preparation mode.
The top 3 critical issues facing business.... read more>>

June Newsletter

The return of unfair dismissal laws

Under the proposed laws, an employee of a small business (defined as having less than 15 employees) will be able to claim for unfair dismissal after they have been .... read more>>

HR Coach Research Institute Quarterly Index July

Latest Quarterly Index reveals quality communication is an emerging issue arising from the confidence crisis amongst Australian employers, for the complete copy of the Quarterly Index, click here>>

What can I do? Just 1 Job >>

Just 1 Job is an initiative to focus each individual in the workplace on what they can influence.  With the right focus, every person in every organisation can contribute.  The Just 1 Job Initiative is about providing that focus. Click here to download Just 1 Job white paper>>

The three key initiatives that businesses can work on internally with their employees include:

• Create Jobs
• Sustain Jobs
• Innovate Jobs

“The mandate is clear,” said Broekman, “everyone can make a difference.  If we all just focus on the goal of Just 1 Job, then opportunities for greater sustainability and jobs growth will be created from within.  This is not a commercial gain activity but one out of social responsibility.” For further information about the program contact Garner Business Solutions.

Download HR Coach Quarterly Index Jan 2009>>

The latest HR Quarterly Index released by a national research hub, the HR Coach Research Institute, reveals a critical confidence crisis amongst Australian employers going into the new year.

The HR Coach HR Quarterly Index is a national research initiative that provides a new and innovative perspective on pressures within Australian workplaces across industries and Australian States.

The Next Big Challenge for Business >>
It was estimated that there would be a shortfall of 195,000 people within the workforce over the next 3 years. In January 2008, the unemployment rate reached a 31 year low. These factors have placed an unprecedented pressure on the business market.

Are Staff Driving you Crazy>>
Consider this… 75% of businesses have problems with staff paperwork and compliance. Too many times we’ve heard owners say “business would be great if it wasn’t for the staff!”

Are your managers doing their part>>
Businesses however, cannot improve their businesses on their own. Businesses don’t make decisions, people do. For businesses to survive, new workplace relationships must form to create new ……

It can cost you $48,000 when staff leave >>
Consider this… 75% of businesses have problems with staff paperwork and compliance. Too many times we’ve heard owners say “business would be great if it wasn’t for the staff!”

Generation Y, the impact on business >>
Generation Y is a hot topic - every business wants to know how to maximise Gen Y’s skills and minimise the distractions. So what are the solutionsHR Coach Research Institute study of Generation Y and the solutions...

Can you afford for your Key People to leave>>

Very often the first time a business may recognise that an employee is unhappy is when they resign!
Garner Business Solutions enables you to head them off at the pass!