Workplace bullying doesn't just hurt those involved. The wider workplace also feels the effects through lost productivity, increased absenteeism, poor morale, and time spent documenting, pursuing or defending claims. If your business is faced with an allegation, it’s imperative that any investigation is procedurally fair. Procedural fairness requires that a fair and proper procedure be applied when making a decision. It is necessary for the findings of the investigation to be

I'm not Constance's biggest fan but I feel she has a simple and important message for the Australian public "just be fucking kind, people!" Regardless of your personal views on this this lady, no one deserves to be bullied. Whether this is in school, online or at work. The persistent and unreasonable trolling of this woman, clearly meets the definition of bullying and has to stop. There are national anti-bullying laws, in your workplace policies need to be clear, training

"Dating and hiring have a lot in common” according to recruitment mega star, Scott Wintrip. Have you ever been caught up with that one great candidate? You know, the pretty shiny one that we all know is perfect on paper, great talker on the phone, but after talking to them face to face the alarm bells start ringing. You are short on candidates and desperately need someone, you know it won't work out, but you have to try anyway? We all do it, trying to squeeze a square peg i

Good staff can be hard to come by, a team that works well together and gets the job done effectively can be hard to co-ordinate. So many different personalities, motivational drives and attitudes. So, once you have found this balance, how do you keep it? Of course, you refer to Rebecca’s Blog Entry from last week – Applying the No Dickheads Policy and then you use bribery! Let’s be real no one is above bribery in some form. In my recent quest to build my clientele base I have

Call them "dickheads" or "roosters", it’s commonly accepted that having these people in an organisation isn’t good for morale or performance. Having the rule is one thing; making it come to life is another story. I see lazy, lazy self-centred people thriving in organisations and spreading their misery amongst the team. The first step is being vigilant in your recruitment process. Not taking short cuts, no matter how amazing someone appears. Good quality reference checks ar

When things get busy at work it is so easy to feel like everything is coming all at once and there is no end in sight. You have operations to take care of, payroll, you really need to speak to Billy about his extra long lunch breaks, the tap in the toilets is leaking, every Tom, Dick, Harry and their neighbours need something from you yesterday! Where do you start? Where is the end? Is it Friday yet? Here are my top 5 step by step tips for getting back on top of the work load

I see many companies who excel at the early stages of the recruitment process, but fail to maintain the energy and motivation in the next stages. It's frustrating for all to stumble so close to the finish line. Believe us, we get it! We understand you are busy and playing tour guide simply isn't your thing. Candidates visiting the region for that "next stage" expect to be wooed, have their egos stroked and made to feel special. Let us treat your candidate with the respect an

Lewis Carroll – Alice in Wonderland As this is my first entry into the wonderful world of Riverina is Recruiting, I write this post in reflection of my own circumstances hoping all of you reading this can relate and adapt to your own life. Before Rebecca had given me the wonderful opportunity to start my own business and join forces with her, I had a job I loved. A job I committed my life to. Working long hours, forgetting to stop for a break and missing out on valuable time

If you are looking for a new years resolution, now is a good time to assess whether your team is on the right path. January is typically a time of change for many people. With a little time to reflect on the past year, and an opportunity to flick through social media, people start evaluating their happiness in their present roles. If you are looking to expand your team it's a great time to advertise. Contact Riverina is Recruiting today for an obligation free discussion. We

There is an expectation of joy at Christmas time, but this hard for many people. It's often a stressful time for business owners, meeting the high demands of customers who require their needs met "by Christmas", whilst balancing the needs of family and all those important end of year events. If you have some capacity, pay it forward. If you are the one carrying the load, reach out for help. You don't have to do it all, or on your own. Start thinking about the year ahead, ho

"None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Eat the delicious food. Walk in the sunshine. Jump in the ocean. Say the truth that you’re carrying in your heart like hidden treasure. Be silly. Be kind. Be weird. There’s no time for anything else." Anthony Hopkins It's school holidays in NSW, I'm taking time out with my family so will keep this short. We're just been at the snow, trying new things and having fun together. I

“Stop, collaborate and listen.” Robert Van Winkle (better known as Vanilla Ice) I am learning it takes a village to run a successful small local business. Business owners’ benefit considerably when they collaborate with other entrepreneurs and thrive together. Trying to do it all alone, is not only next to impossible, it's often a shocking use of your resources, time and skill. Businesses of the Riverina lets collaborate and support each other to reach our goals! Who’s in you

“You’re not just recruiting employees, but are sowing the seeds of your reputation.” Author unknown. Recruitment can be a daunting and time consuming task but your reputation is on the line and it’s imperative to get it right. From figuring out where to advertise, to going through the process of screening candidates, interviews and reference checks, it all takes your valuable time and resources. Having a structured process for your recruitment and being real about your needs