Author name: Krystle Divertie

“Happy wife, happy life”. Have you ever heard this saying? Well the same is true for your staff. Motivated staff makes a happy crew, and a happy crew is a productive business. What is Staff Morale? Staff are often considered to be the #2 asset in our business because if we didn’t have them then

What to include in a Social Media Policy Social media is a major communications channel in the 21st century, so it’s no surprise that the distinction between professional and personal use can be blurry. The use of social media by staff during their employment can result in employers being held vicariously liable for the conduct

Regularly reviewing policies and procedures is not only critical but could lead to your business’s success. Many people tend to think of policies and procedures (P&P) as inflexible and unchanging, and that once they are created, they are in place for good. It’s basically a ‘set and forget’ mentality. However, this is a flawed and

Do you think staff networking is a waste of time and money? Should staff be in the office working, or could networking provide them the opportunity to grow, learn and bring value to your business? Recently we had the privilege of chatting with Christie McCabe about ‘The Importance of Networking for your Staff.’ Christie has

Are you questioning whether HR systems are worth implementing into your business? Do you know that HR systems can help your  business to succeed? Do you want your business to be successful? Do you have great people but are lacking the appropriate HR systems in getting there? Recently we had the opportunity to chat  with

Are you trying to hire a new person for your crew and not sure where to start?  Read more for hints and tips on preparing, advertising and interviewing candidates with success.  Renee Henville is the Managing Director of Integrated Human Resources who specialise in providing solution focused HR, Recruitment & OHS advice to SMEs, who

Have you ever wondered if flexible working hours will result in higher productivity levels from your staff? COVID and lock downs mean flexi hours could enhance productivity with your staff. What is “Flexi Work”? Having a flexible work schedule means you have the time to go fetch the kids between meetings, you could work at

Can you confidently say your business is 100% compliant with your HR regulatory requirements?  Do you spend way too much time managing these things manually?  Read on to learn more about how Astrowave may be able to help you. Introduction  We understand that navigating the ever evolving Business & HR regulatory issues and implementing a

Introduction Most of us have either attended or heard about a work Christmas function where a staff member has been drinking heavily and then manages to get themselves into an unfortunate situation, be it swearing at a senior staff member, being rude to other staff, making unwanted sexual advances, or even finding themselves in trouble