The Latest from Kristy-Lee
Flexibility Is The New Norm
Jul 20, 2022
Hello and welcome to Episode 123 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re discussing workplace flexibility, and the fact that no longer is it a ‘perk’ but a baseline expectation of employees. Whether it’s location flexibility, hours flexibility or other aspects of a role that employees are looking for flexibility with, there is no denying the fact that the need to offer flexibility is critical to being able to attract and retain top talent, and to a productive and engaged workforce.
So how are you baking in flexibility to your workplace? I’d love to hear, and I have a special invitation for where you can join us to share your experiences:
An Invitation
Would you like to connect with other like-minded business owners, leaders and managers experiencing similar situations with their team? Join the discussion inside our free Facebook Group – HR Support for Australian Businesses.
Why KPI's Are Critical to Team Success
Jul 13, 2022
In this discussion, Juliet and I share our views on KPI’s talk about how to structure them and share why they are critical to your team’s success.
A Quick But Critical Compliance Update
Jul 06, 2022
Hello and welcome to Episode 121 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today’s episode is a quick but critical compliance update.
With the recent changes in minimum wages, increase in superannuation and removal of the superannuation earning threshold, this year more than ever 1 July spells changes that we want to keep an eye on to ensure our businesses remain compliant.
In today’s episode I share with you what the changes are, why you need to pay attention this year more than ever, and what action steps you need to take.
An Invitation
Would you like to connect with other like-minded business owners, leaders and managers experiencing similar situations with their team? Join the discussion inside our free Facebook Group – HR Support for Australian Businesses.
HR Options for Small to Medium Sized Businesses
Jun 29, 2022
Hello and welcome to Episode 120 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
As mentioned in today’s episode, we are currently welcoming new businesses to People Powered HR, if you’d like to know more simply click this link:
People Powered HR is the place to get expert HR advice, at your fingertips, for less than $25 per week. If you’re looking to get the knowledge, tools and resources to handle anything at all to do with your team with complete confidence, People Powered HR is the answer.
Today we discussed HR options for small businesses – if you employ less than 50-100 staff is HR something you need to worry about, and if so how do you deal with this?
As I shared in this episode if you employ staff, you have HR, and doing nothing is the worst possible option. Sticking your head in the sand is never the answer!
And Internal HR Manager is not always a great answer for a small business either, and I share some of the reaso...
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Business Owners Make with Their Teams
Jun 22, 2022
Hello and welcome to Episode 119 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
In today's episode I am sharing the 3 biggest mistakes I see business owners and managers make when it comes to their team.
As mentioned, if you’d like to learn more and go deeper on these challenges, I’d love you to join me in the free Sack Them or Save Them Masterclass which I’m running online on the 28th June.
In Sack Them or Save Them we are going to look at the different type of problem employees you may have in your business, and I’m going to show you how to identify what sort of problems you’re dealing with and the solution for your specific problem. We are also going to look at the specific next action steps you need to take to turn this person around.
Plus, I’m going to be sharing the 5 biggest mistakes business owners make when dealing with their people, and what you can do instead to turn your current headache into your next top performer.
Tackling Tough Talks
Jun 15, 2022
Hello and welcome to Episode 118 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
In today's episode we are talking about tackling tough talks with your team.
You know the conversations I mean, the one where you get a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach, the ones which give you heart palpitations at the thought of having them, that keep you up at night.
Whether it’s a performance management issue, a change in the business, a termination or anything else that is going to be a tough conversation with our team, we’ve all been in a situation where we have to have them, and maybe even try and avoid them!
However, avoiding those conversations in bad for business in many ways, which we unpack in this episode, and I also share with you a simple framework to follow next time you need to tackle a tough conversation with a team member.
As promised, you can get your free guide to tackling tough conversations here:
Frustrated with an Employee? Here's why....
Jun 08, 2022
Hello and welcome to Episode 117 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Is It Me Or Is It Them?
As mentioned on today’s episode, if you have a frustrating employee on your hands I have created a great new resource to help you identify what sort of problem you are dealing with, and the exact strategy you need to fix the problem.
Click here to get your free copy of the Guide - www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/guide
Today we unpacked one of the biggest challenges we face as business owners – why we are frustrated with an employee!
The thing is, if we’re frustrated with an employee it’s always because they aren’t meeting our expectations – whether performance or behaviour based, things aren’t happening as we expected.
But – are we actually clear on what our expectations are? Have we clearly communicated and articulated them to our people? and are they realistic and reasonable for the person and the role? if not, the problem lies with us, not them.
Assuming we a...
How To Motivate Disengaged Employees
Jun 01, 2022
Hello and welcome to Episode 116 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today we’re talking about something I get asked about at least once a week – how can I motivate a disengaged employee!
I know engagement sounds like one of those ‘HR faffy terms’ but it is a real thing, and it has a direct impact on a range of factors including performance, attendance, retention, and a whole host of other things. Today we delve into the definition of engagement and why it’s so important for our business
Plus I share 6 easy tips to re engaging unmotivated employees on your team.
Is It Me Or Is It Them?
As mentioned on today’s episode, if you have a challenging employee on your hands I have created a great new resource to help you identify what sort of problem you are dealing with, and the exact strategy you need to fix the problem.
The Hidden Benefits of Investing in Training and Upskilling Your People
May 25, 2022
Hello and welcome to Episode 115 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today we’re talking about the hidden benefits of investing in training, developing and upskilling your staff.
For a long time there has been a misconception that learning and skill development is an employees responsibility. But times have changed, and I’m going to challenge you on that. The reality is the skills that got the employee to us, and to where they are now, are likely not the skills that we need in them in the future, so it really is our responsibility to develop their skills and provide the training they will need to be successful in our workplace in the future.
For many businesses, training is seen as a cost, but when done correctly it really is an investment, not only in the individual employee, but in the business. Research shows us that a majority of Australian employees want to learn new skills, are concerned about their lack of skill development at work, and feel that their roles are ...
Your People and Cyber Security Risks
May 18, 2022
Hello and welcome to Episode 114 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today we have a guest joining us, Michael Trimblett – Ethical Hacker and Small Business Cyber Security expert.
Today Michael shares with us his expert knowledge about how small businesses can and should be protecting themselves from cyber security risks, and what we need to know about where our risks lie.
Importantly Michael points out that people are our biggest risk points, and also that having the right people in terms of providers to support us is critical to protecting our businesses.
Michael was kind enough to share a number of resources with us, you can locate those here:
- Click here to access the Scam Messages Quiz
- Click here to learn more about the Essential Eight
- Click Here to Watch Michael’s Explanation Videos
An Invitation
Would you like to connect with other like-minded business owners, leaders and managers experiencing similar situations with their team? Join the disc...
