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As companies plan for 2025, many are re-evaluating remote, hybrid, and office work. To increase office-based days successfully, key steps include gathering employee feedback, setting clear goals, creating a welcoming office, offering flexible hours, ensuring strong tech support, and regularly adapting based on employee satisfaction. This approach helps balance business goals with employee needs.
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As we hurtle toward year’s end, it's time to consider employee retention. January is a common time for employees to consider moving to a new role.
November is also when we look at how many weeks we have left of the calendar year. A little bit of stress and frustration can set in when we think of everything we need to do before the year is out.
Do you have a staff retention strategy ready for the new year? We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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On the latest episode of Find Grow Keep, I sat down with Ed Greenwood from Eton HR to tackle a phrase we’ve all heard: “culture fit.”
But what does it really mean? 🤔 Too often, it’s used as a vague reason to reject candidates, leaving them feeling dismissed and disrespected. Ed challenges us to define our company culture clearly and avoid hiding behind this term, which can even mask unconscious bias.
It's time to rethink how we approach hiring. Let’s make it fair, transparent, and truly about the right fit for both sides.
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What happens when you realise you need to make changes to your leadership team if you want to continue to grow? Maybe even let some of you leadership team go?
This can be a really difficult realisation for business owners and leaders because it means you need to make some tough decisions. But if you don’t make these critical decisions, your company can enter what’s been called the Valley of Death.
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The "Right to Disconnect," starting August 26, 2024, lets Australian employees decline work communication outside regular hours unless unreasonable. To implement it, businesses need more than policies—they must foster a culture of work-life balance, use tech to manage after-hours contact, and have leaders set the example.
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When it comes to building a strong workplace culture, some things work and some things definitely don’t. Hiring an HR manager is not going to fix your problem, and neither is conducting endless employee surveys. This post explores the solutions that do work, like defining your purpose, aligning your values, committing the leadership to proactive change and engaging your organisation with the power of your mission.
Does your organisation need to shift its culture? We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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With rising living costs, employees now seek more than just a paycheck. This episode emphasizes the crucial role of career development, work-life balance, and mental health support in retaining top talent. By prioritizing these areas, businesses can attract and retain high-quality employees.
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A strong and adaptable culture is a prerequisite for sustainable growth - so what are the practical steps required to build a growth-friendly culture?
Is your workplace culture geared for growth? We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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Digital transformation integrates digital technologies into all business aspects, fundamentally changing operations and value delivery. It's about rethinking business models to stay competitive, with benefits like improved performance and expanded offerings. Success relies on team readiness, new skills, strong leadership, and continuous improvement through clear strategies, collaboration, and digital tools.
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In this episode, we discuss how to handle noticeable changes in an employee's behavior. Using the Iceberg Metaphor, we explore how much of an employee's life remains hidden beneath the surface at work. Learn how to initiate a supportive conversation, handle resistance, and maintain a balance of persistence and respect. Discover the importance of positive intent and open communication in uncovering and addressing underlying issues, fostering a healthier and more productive workplace.
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It’s an open secret that many middle managers feel burnt out, anxious and stressed. So how can we support them to help us meet our organisational goals?
We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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We discuss the importance of performance reviews for enhancing employee performance. As businesses evolve, a consistent approach to performance management becomes crucial, focusing on ongoing development and aligning team goals with business objectives. Tune in for insights on effective performance management strategies.
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Performance reviews are typically conducted at this time of year, so it’s a good time to dive into research on the psychology of motivation. Psychological and organisational behavioural research indicates that there are eight primary human motivators. And if you understand these eight motivators, you can use them to encourage your teams to work more effectively.
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It seems like such a simple concept – managers have employees, they set goals, monitor performance, manage sub-performance, and reward achievement. So why isn't it easy?
We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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In Episode 82 of Find Grow Keep, the podcast discusses the importance of creativity in business. It challenges the belief that creativity is only for certain people and shows how it's crucial for innovation and growth. The episode provides practical tips for fostering creativity in the workplace, emphasizing the role of leadership, learning from innovative companies, creating the right atmosphere, and bringing in fresh perspectives. By embracing creativity, businesses can drive innovation and long-term success.
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Lately, we've taken a close look at the importance of accountability in positive company culture, examining how it boosts productivity and supports employee retention. However, in this post we’ve taken a step back to wonder: why should we even care about company culture in the first place?
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Join us for the newest episode of the Find Grow Keep podcast series, as Karen Kirton sits down for a conversation with Lachy Gray, the co-founder and managing director of Yarno, a team-based microlearning platform. Together, they explore the practicalities of embedding accountability within an organization, emphasizing its significance as a cornerstone for enhancing employee retention and productivity.
We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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In today's business landscape, employers are prioritizing retention and productivity. The secret ingredient to fostering engagement, innovation, and efficiency? Accountability.
Business owners are doubling down on retaining key talent and ensuring everyone stays focused amid economic shifts. But achieving these goals requires more than just setting targets; it demands a culture of accountability.
Do you have a culture of accountability? We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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Discover how AI is revolutionising employee onboarding and development in episode 78 of the Find Grow Keep podcast. Join Karen Kirton and Matthew Mason as they explore personalized learning journeys, efficient content creation, and always-on support. Learn responsible AI integration tips for leaders and how AI is shaping the future of work with efficiency and personalization.
We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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