Education

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

Your staff are your No. 1 assets in your business so it is critical to include them in developing your business strategy to ensure they feel comfortable and incorporated in your business culture. Who is Dr Sumant Monty Badami? Dr Sumant Monty Badami, better known as “Monty” is an anthropologist and the founder of Habitus,

Branding is how a client perceives your product or business. Your biggest advocate of your brand is your People. If your people aren’t on board with your brand, how are they expected to make your consumers buy into the brand?   Introduction At Astrowave we strongly believe in the 3 P’s – Product, Process and

Hiring staff can be a hard enough task as it is! Now you’re considering hiring an apprentice? Where to start?! We aim to provide you with some tips and tricks on how to ensure you get the best apprentice for you and your business. Introduction  Kent Willis is passionate about engaging people into an apprenticeship,

In this post pandemic era, every industry in Australia is experiencing the challenges of not only finding staff but getting staff to work and inevitably keeping them!  Never has it been so important to take a good hard look at your business and really shine a light on whether you are setting your employees up