What Keeps You Awake at Night?
Is it the challenge ahead—or the opportunity hidden within it? There is no doubt that our current world panorama is complex and…
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Practical articles, employment updates and people management tips from the Positive People team.
Effectively Dealing with Employee Complaints
Across the board, we are seeing a clear increase in employee complaints – both from current and ex-employees. Over the last 6…
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Keeping the Lid on Distractions – Nurturing Management Team Cohesion
We all have those days where, as senior managers, we have important work to do, but are side tracked fighting fires, managing…
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Onboarding New Employees: Setting Employees up for Success from Day One
Hiring someone new to join the team is exciting, but what happens next matters just as much as the hire itself. Onboarding…
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How You Can Build Real Accountability in Your Team.
We all want results right now. This means we need our team to meet sales and production targets, deliver quality products and…
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Supporting Remote Workers: Flexibility with Responsibility
Remote and hybrid working is now a normal part of many workplaces, but supporting employees who work from home is about more…
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The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2025 – Key Changes Employers Need to Know
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2025 came into effect on 21 February 2026, introducing significant changes to contractor definitions, personal grievances, high…
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Trial or Probation Period? Getting the First 90 Days Right.
The first few months in a new role are an important period for both employees and employers. It’s a time to settle…
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Key HR Trends in 2026
With unemployment rising to 5.4%, a slow economic recovery and the Government racing to make changes in legislation before the end of…
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Are your people aligned to your 2026 plan?
With 2026 already shaping up to be a year that gives us the unexpected, having a team that is resilient, adaptable and…
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Personal Accountability: The Hidden Key to Great Performance
With the economy remaining sluggish, the pressure is increasing to improve results – for both our country and our businesses. As part…
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