As Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting comes into effect on 1 July 2018, here’s a snapshot of what businesses need to know and prepare the change.
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Year: 2018
Four ineffective HR practices driving costs up and talent away
Human Resources (HR) adds strategic value to organisations, whilst playing a fundamental role in shaping company culture. It goes beyond managing employees to empowering the workforce. A fair and inclusive workplace attained through practices & policies, recruiting and retaining high-calibre talent, improving employee engagement and boosting performance is vital to a thriving HR function and, more broadly, contributes to organisational success.
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Five ways to create a memorable onboarding experience for new employees
While organisations realise the essentiality of an effective onboarding process, an overwhelming majority struggle to deliver an experience that a new employee would cherish. What makes onboarding critical is the lasting impact it creates on an employee’s productivity, engagement and, in turn, her or his willingness to continue with the organisation.
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Six invaluable HRIS features to empower employees and boost performance
Organisations are competing in an environment characterised by rapid digital disruption and emerging technologies. This is why it is vital for businesses to transform their operations through implementing agile and scalable solutions that allow them to remain ahead of the curve. In turn, this improves efficiency in the Human Resources function to positively impact business outcomes.
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Equalisation of gender representation in leadership positions enhances employee engagement
Creating a fair and equitable workplace is essential to securing improved employee engagement, enhanced productivity, strong financial performance and an inclusive culture. An integral aspect to this is providing equal opportunities for everyone, irrespective of differences, real or perceived. By excluding or limiting opportunities for women in leadership positions, you will also lose an invaluable chance to tap into their potential in order to drive better business outcomes.
Four ways employee wellbeing can improve retention
An employee’s state of mind impacts his or her capacity to perform tasks, produce quality work and achieve desired outcomes. Research suggests that happier people are 12 percent more productive, thereby positively impacting their performance and enhancing engagement. This win-win business scenario lies at the heart of how engaged employees accelerate business growth, whilst employers retain high-performing talent.
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How effective onboarding can aid in fostering workplace diversity and inclusion
First impressions are critical to establishing perceptions of workplace culture and environment. The onboarding process is often the first tangible touchpoint wherein new employees – from diverse backgrounds – gauge a sense of whether the work environment is a good fit.
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Six ways to achieve pay parity, and re-engage your employees
We’ve come a long way in accomplishing equality in the workplace irrespective of demographics. However, bridging the gap in pay disparity between men and women is one we are yet to close. In January 2018, Iceland became the first country in the world to entrench pay parity as a legal requirement.
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On-premise vs cloud-based HRIS solution: The efficiency question
As a proprietor, selecting a suitable HRIS solution is one of the most critical business decisions. No individual solution is ideal, as every organisation has its own set of challenges and objectives to meet.
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