The Latest from Kristy-Lee
Employment Agreements, Contracts and Engagement Letters
Dec 22, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 93 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today we’re talking Employment Agreements/ Employment Contracts / Letters of Engagement – whatever you call them, they are the same thing. The all important document that sets out the terms and conditions of the employment relationship.
Why? Well simple, it’s the end of the year and as I reflect on the #1 thing businesses have asked for support in, or have had questions about, or had dramas because of a lack of – it all comes back to the employment agreement.
It dawned on me that despite spending large chunks of my consulting time on this, I’d never covered it in a podcast episode, so today is the day!
In this episode we discuss why employment agreements and contracts are so important, and why you absolutely want to have them in place, but we also unpacked what should be included, and what you want to leave out.
As promised in this episode I have...
Consultation is King in Mandating Vaccination
Dec 15, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 92 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today we’re unpacking a recent decision from The Fair Work Commission about BHP’s vaccination mandate requirements and what this decision tells us about the FWC’s stance on vaccination.
Effectively we need to ensue the direction is lawful and reasonable under the circumstances and we need to genuinely consult with our teams before introducing a vaccine mandate.
At the same time we’re seeing an increase in vaccine status related unfair dismissal claims hit the commission, and it will be interesting to learn the outcomes of these in due course.
An Invitation:
If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.
Navigating the Return to Office Transition
Dec 08, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 91 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today we’re starting to tackle the topic of returning to workplaces post lockdowns and restrictions.
The reality I am hearing from a lot of business owners is that they are expecting their teams to get back to the office full time, and they are getting resistance or even resignations. Or that they are struggling with how to make this work for everyone.
In this episode I shared 3 themes that I think will frame what the return to work looks like.
- Employees will get to call more of the shots;
- There will be a period of re adjustment;
- It’s time to re set the boundaries.
There is no right or wrong way to make this work, but expecting employees to simply backflip is certainly not the answer.
An Invitation:
If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free...
Surviving The Second Most Unusual Silly Season Ever
Dec 01, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 90 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
This time last year we were talking about what would be the most unusual silly season yet! After a year like no other in 2020, we all thought we were celebrating Christmas and coming back into 2021 with things going ‘back to normal’.
Well that didn’t quite happen, did it?
So in this weeks episode we are taking about surviving the second most unusual silly season yet, and I share some insights into how this might play out in your business this year.
An Invitation:
If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.
3 things to do right now to set the team up for success in 2022
Nov 24, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 89 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today I am sharing with you 3 things you could, and should, be doing this side of Christmas to set your team up for success in 2022.
A couple of episodes ago, in Episode 87, we spoke about The Great Resignation, what it is, why we need to pay attention to it and the impact it will have on our workplaces in the next 12 months.
Doing these 3 things now, before your Christmas break, will undoubtedly reduce the potential fall out with your team of the great resignation, as well as ensure everyone returns from the Christmas break motivates, excited and ready to go for 2022.
An Invitation:
If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.
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Dealing with Difficult People at Work
Nov 17, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 88 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today we not only have a special guest, but our first ever returning guest. Juliet Robinson from Big Goals joins us today to discuss dealing with difficult people at work.
I also shared in today’s episode that this conversation was actually recorded as part of a brand new podcast that Juliet and I are co hosting.
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The Great Resignation - What's all the Hype About?
Nov 10, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 87 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today we are chatting about a phenomenon you may have heard about, but weren’t sure was actually real - The Great Resignation. Today we discussed what exactly it is, and what on earth all the hype is about.
Whilst it is something that we’re seeing play out largely overseas, specifically in the US right now, experts are predicting it will hit Aussie shores by March 2022, which they are already calling ‘March Madness’. To be fair, I’m already seeing signs of it starting to emerge in fewer and fewer applicants around, for jobs which would usually attract a high volume of top quality applicants.
There are things you can proactively do right now though to identify flight risks in your team, prevent them moving on, and mitigating the fall out when team members do inevitably leave though.
An Invitation:
If you’d like to connect with...
Another Superannuation Step
Nov 03, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 86 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
In today's episode I have a short but sweet technical update for you – on superannuation.
From 1 November 2021 we have a new term called ‘super stapling’ and in today’s episode we’re talking about what that is, and why you need to know.
We also recapped the range of super changes taking effect over the next few years. talking about when and why you may want to consider getting HR support for your business.
If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.
The Power of Outsourcing to Grow Your Business
Oct 27, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 85 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
In today's episode we are joined by Kristy Smith, Founder of Virtual Elves to discuss all things outsourcing.
Kristy has worked with many businesses helping them to develop the strategies, methods and tools for effective outsourcing. She shows them how, with outsourcing, they can scale, grow and be profitable. She is known for her ability to see how businesses can operate in a more efficient way, and for walking business owners through the process. She uses her own business growth, mistakes and lessons learnt to give hands-on practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.
Virtual Elves started in 2009 with just Kristy at the helm and now boasts an international team of over 42 virtual assistants, graphic designers, web developers and other various contractors.
Kristy is a popular expert in her field for guest podcasts and Entrepreneur education groups such as The Entourage...
Is DIY HR Holding You Back?
Oct 20, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 84 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
In today's episode we are talking about when and why you may want to consider getting HR support for your business.
Whether external or internal there are a variety of options available, and for many businesses it’s the uncertainty of what and when that’s a challenge. In todays episode I share how this decision is different for every business, and provide some real life examples of businesses I’ve worked with who have gone against the ‘standard thinking’ on when they engaged HR help.
As business owners we often think we need to figure all the things out for ourselves, but just like you take your car to a mechanic, and see your accountant for tax advice, HR is one of those areas where going it alone is not always the best approach.
Also today I let you know that I am super excited that the doors to People Powered HR are currently open but only for a...
