Consider a situation where a robot can easily do your job. The very thought of it is kind of unsettling, isn’t it? But it is slowly taking the shape of a real possibility shortly. According to Australia’s Future Workforce report, by the year 2030, around five million jobs are likely to be automated! Sounds alarming, […]

One of the most important benefits of setting goals is the actions that you take and your personal evolution. Goal setting is important because it provides focus and helps to shape your dreams. It also helps to hone those skills which you need to perform certain actions, to achieve your goals. Setting goals are great […]

It’s quite common for organisations to confuse mission vision and values. This mistake mostly happens especially when you are in the midst of some serious strategic planning for the next year. At such times we often tend to write down things which we think we should be saying or what another company has already said, instead […]

Forty years ago, payroll was a simple bookkeeping task. Today, it’s a strategic tool for rewarding and retaining your best employees. With the rise of powerful, automated HR and payroll software, businesses have found a new way to manage their most critical employee functions. This technology has made payroll easier and more accurate than ever, […]

One of the common challenges for all businesses these days is employee retention. A recent survey conducted by Australian Human Resources Institute revealed the average level of employee turnover amounted to around 16%. This percentage is indeed quite high, and more than two-thirds of the respondents of the survey were of the opinion that a turnover […]

The mark of a great leader lies not just in managing employees but also ensuring that their employees feel engaged, motivated, and inspired to do their best. When these principles are being overlooked, it leads to loss of valuable task force, employee disengagement, poor decision-making, and increased anxiety apart from other things. If you fail […]

What is Work Ethic? Very simply put, work ethic meaning a system of moral principles. The term is derived from the Greek word ‘ethos’ which indicates custom, habit, character, or disposition. Ethics involves making moral choices, such as determining what is right and wrong, and how to act ethically. However, the concept of ethics is […]

Organisations these days are moving towards the continuous 360-degree mode of feedback instead of the traditional annual performance review process.  This regular, 360-degree approach is incredibly useful as it provides the opportunity to gain inputs from multiple team members, including the individuals that work closest with them or are collaborating on projects. Periodic reviews where you […]

Performance management entails a lot more than mere employee performance appraisals.  A well-rounded performance appraisal needs to be a summary of a continuous year-round dialogue. If you focus only on the annual appraisal, it will create misunderstanding and lead to non-appreciation of the advantages of holistic performance management. An effective performance management process facilitates managers […]

Employee engagement is a crucial part of today’s business scenario. According to Gallup in 2015, only 30% of employees said that they are engaged in their job. 50% of employees opined that they were not engaged and around 20% of employees were of the opinion that they were actively disengaged. This indicates a serious workplace […]