Forensic HR

20/08/2022

A little reminder from Steve Jobs!

18/08/2022

We're so blessed to be able to support others and help them through overwhelming, sticky situations and get best outcomes!

Thanks Ingrid for your kind words.

Nicole & Dale

17/08/2022

Would you burn money? That's exactly what you're doing if your policies aren't current or tailored to your business?

Having a policies and contracts involves more than being an item to tick off your to do list.

We see all too often businesses who have borrowed policies from other organisations which were either so generic they say nothing OR written with other businesses in mind so they're irrelevant.

Some are so outdated that they miss current standards and requirements just aren't being met .

Either way, they're not worth the paper they're written on.

Costing large bucks, even though the business thought they were doing the right thing!

We compile bespoke contracts and polices for businesses of all shapes and sizes.

Want to check your policies and contracts are current and relevant?

Book a chat with Nicole here https://bit.ly/3Ccq19g

14/08/2022

How much is a full time employee going to cost me? It's a great question and a really important one.

To give you the most straightforward answer, I'll work on a national average low level pay rate without going into detail and asking you all the usual questions that are specific to you and your business and your employee's role.

Let's assume your employee's pay rate is $27 / hour. They will earn about $56000 / year. And will cost you as an SME about $68000 / year

So, you would be budgeting $34 / hour for your cash flow!

As you're thinking about expanding and growing your business, cash flow becomes more vital than ever so when you're thinking about employing someone, make sure you're working on the actual costs!

Do your research or ask the questions from someone who knows the answers.
Too many small businesses expand and get caught out and go under by not working on the actual costs of growth!

****boring disclaimer bit... these figures are based on an average low hourly adult rate, non-industry specific. You must check your industry award and make sure you're paying appropriately

If you're thinking about employing staff and want accurate numbers for your industry and business structure, DM me, and we'll work it out together.

Dale

14/08/2022

Have you given yourself the time to check in with your WHY?

When I start working with someone, whether they're a business owner, or a team leader chasing some direction, this is the question I first ask.

We go into a bit of detail around this because I believe that if your why is clear, your direction and goals become super clear.

Sometimes it's hard to know your own why. That's where I come in. When we work together, we'll chat, brainstorm and follow a flow process that helps you discover for yourself so you can be more aligned and grounded helping you grow forward with ease.

Want to know more? DM me, and we'll create a plan.

Nicole

11/08/2022

While organizations put a lot of focus on hiring the right people and executing the best strategy, it is alignment that keeps staff engaged in driving your company in the right direction.

90% of aligned workers know what success looks like at their company

86% understand their company strategy

75% feel empowered to make decisions

According to the State of Work report, unaligned workers are “12 times more likely to rate morale and employee satisfaction at their companies as ‘very poor.’”

3 steps to create team alignment

Start At The Top - Start with the leadership team and once you are all on the same page, you can strengthen communication with everyone in the team.

Emphasise Clarity - set expectations for projects and work performance, make sure everyone knows what they're doing and why

Modify Your Hiring - Hiring is about the skills, but you also want a team member who is on board with where the company is going.

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09/08/2022

Why Is Your Why Important?

When you know your reason for doing something, whether it be your business, passion, hobby or fun times, there comes a different set of energy and resources required to achieve your desired outcome.

If you’re in your business to have fun, be creative and maintain a healthy work-life balance make sure that every bit of time and energy that you’re putting into your passion business is done with the intention of fun. If it’s not fun, stop it!!

If you want to build an empire, with a big team of people, then you’ve gotta throw everything you’ve got into it!!

You see, here are two completely different set of intentions. Serving a purpose and fulfilling a why.

A Why comes in many forms. If we are to look specifically at being a business owner, we look to;

🙋Your personal why, who you are in your core. Your values, reasons.

🙋‍♀️Your business why is grown from who you are and sets the basis for what you do and why you do it.

When you take the time to check in with your Self and are aligned with your why then things come naturally. Decisions are easier, growing (or not growing) your team is easier. You will feel a sense of peace and calm even in the craziest times because you’re not fighting against your purpose.

“What if I don’t have a why?”

“You do. Everyone does. The only question is whether you’re willing to be vulnerable enough to discover what it is. It might not be perfectly articulated or polished right away” Simon Sinek

Do you know your why?

Give yourself 30 minutes to check in with yourself and write down Your Why! Remember it might not be polished straight away and that’s ok because if you’ve never done this or haven’t for a long time then nothing new ever starts out polished.

03/08/2022

Meet Nicole (Nic) AKA Your Cheerleader and Support Pillar, Tech Head Biz Entrepreneur, Continual Life Learner, and Partner in Forensic HR

Nicole has had a varied career working in sales and administration. Particular strengths and experience as Chief Financial Controller of medium organisations, running all aspects of accounts and the management of payroll and compliance with awards. She has trained specific skills to mentor and coach others in personal and business objectives.

Nicole enjoys working with Companies and People who thrive on self-efficacy, set specific goals, and take actions to reach them. Nicole has an innate ability to look at an end goal with big picture thinking and then reverse engineer processes required to take manageable steps that won't overwhelm.

Most recently, Nicole has been continuing her studies in Coaching with a critical focus area on the 'Decision Brain' and why people make decisions. Maintaining a warm and nurturing yet firm approach with each individual.

With 25+ years of business experience, having successfully launched and operated four of her own, growing them from concept to thriving profitable companies. And having worked alongside Dale for over 20 years, she's your go-to girl when you need a competent, capable and supportive approach to all your business needs.

No matter how big or small your company, whether you're a start-up or managing your own successful business, Nicole's eyes, ears, and lateral thinking are great sources of advice for your business growth!

That's all the boring work stuff, here's 5 fun facts about Nic

💎Crystals & Plants & Oils are a big part of her everyday life 🪴
🏕Loves camping & 4x4 driving
👣Doesn't like shoes and only wears them when it's socially necessary
Is obsessed with Tiny Homes
🙋‍♀️Was once the tallest person in the class at school, and that's saying something since she's just about the shortest person now 😂

What have you got in common with Nic?

photo credit Alchemy Brand Studio
styling credit The Original Event Company

31/07/2022

We hear this a lot "I'm only a small business. I don't need all that formal stuff."

Why not?

Would you service your car yourself?
Would you self-diagnose illnesses?
How about etching that ink on your body?

Maybe you would try, but what do you think the likely outcome will be?

When you go to the mechanic, doctor or tattooist, you're more likely to get what you want, and the job will turn out a load better because they're the professionals!

So if you wouldn't do these things yourself, why risk your business?

Being small is the best and most appropriate time to start all the formal stuff because you can set up all the foundations at the beginning that will support you and your future growth. Rather than leaving it and having a big mess to sort through when something happens that has the potential to take the ground out from under your feet, and you lose all that you've created!

Sorry to be the downer in the room, but it's true. And I hate seeing these things happen to unsuspecting small business owners when they could've avoided it.

Let me ask…

Do you have a PT to help you get fit and stay focussed?
Do you take your financials to an accountant?
Do you invest in your marketing?

If you've said yes to any of these, then why not back yourself and your business? Set yourself up with the right foundations from the get-go, and tap into our knowledge vault visit the link below and discover how we can help make it all easy as we work with you.

https://bit.ly/3vt6RHL

Nicole

27/07/2022

Meet Dale AKA Quirky Entrepreneur, Your Best Mate & Founder of Forensic HR

Dale's an ER & IR specialist licensed to be your FairWork representative. He's an expert at seeing things from all sides and designing the best, compliant game plan for your desired outcomes. He'll readily undertake any workplace investigations and review processes so he can negotiate internally or with the FairWork Commission on your behalf.

When emotions run high between employee and employer, he provides an unbiased, level-headed approach, ensuring no stone goes unturned to get you the best result possible.

No matter how big or small your company… no matter how sticky the situation…

Dale works with companies and organisations to review, analyse, recommend and implement improvements to HR systems, processes and teams. This includes the development of appropriate documentation, liaising with outside influencers, internal customers and staff, and guiding the implementation of improvements within an organisation's systems.

With 25+ years in HR, expert knowledge of employment legislation, and an extensive background in business, he's your go-to guy when you need a competent, capable and comprehensive approach to all your HR, ER & IR needs!

That's all the boring work stuff, here’s 5 fun facts about Dale

🐯 An avid Richmond Fanatical "Go the mighty Tigers."
🧑‍🎓MBA Graduate of UWA
☕️Doesn't drink alcohol or hot drinks!
🚗Loves driving, anywhere + any time
🪪 Wants a licence to drive all motorised things 🚙🏎🚌🚎🚒🚜✈️🚀🚁🛳

What have you got in common with Dale?

22/07/2022

Beware the SCAMS ⚠️

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Beware of scam text messages (SMS) about tax refunds.

These fake messages claim to be from the ATO and ask you to open a hyperlink to fill out a form for your income tax return. The link takes you to a fake website designed to steal your personal information and credit card details.

🛑 We’re seeing lots of variations of this scam, this image is just one example. If you receive an SMS like this, don’t click on any links. Instead, report the SMS to us and then delete it.

Warn your family and friends to stay scam alert. To report an SMS that doesn’t seem right, go to www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/Identity-security-and-scams/Verify-or-report-a-scam/

12/07/2022

Have you verified and submitted your STP YTD to the ATO??

If you haven't already, you must do it now, because you have until the 14th July 2022 to finalise your payroll and submit the Payment Summaries online.

STP - Single Touch Payroll
YTD - Year To Date
ATO - Australian Tax Office

Whichever system you use it will be fairly easy, just check the balances first, verify and submit 🙌