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View > Regulatory remedies and pitfalls: Thursday, 24 January 2008 Industrial relations rules, hiring and firing regulations, HR and OH&S legislation. The minefield of regulation is a dangerous one. Articles include: Labor's IR policy revealed. Uncertainty surrounds fairness test. WorkChoices increases red tape and complexity. AWAs: Bosses and unions warned on pressure tactics. Rudd IR: How will the legislation look?

View > Leadership: Monday, 7 January 2008 The difference between a good company and a great company? The driver at the top. Articles on leadership include: How to lead; trends in leadership; and more. Read CEOs: Evolve or die. Understanding the new consumer. Blog: To push your point.

View > Policies and procedures: Tuesday, 11 December 2007 Employers need to have policies that clearly set out business procedures, including computer use, and need to put systems in place that not only limit your liabilities but still allow your staff to work effectively. Articles include: VECCI technology and communication policy. Computers – a boxful of liability. Nine questions you can NEVER ask in a job interview. Privacy: Your obligations, your rights. Protect your confidential information. Responsibility doesn’t end at the door step. Xmas party perils.

View > Moving the wrong people on: Tuesday, 27 November 2007 Sacking staff is tough but it's an inevitable part of running a business. Articles include: How to (legally) sack. Redundancy for 'operational reasons' clarified. Close the unfair dismissal backdoor. How will the fair dismissal code work?

View > Managing People October 2007 - Free PDF: Wednesday, 17 October 2007 An entrepreneur’s biggest problems? Did you pick growth and profits? You were right a few months ago. But not now. Surveys are showing that the biggest concern of chief executives is people, attracting the best ones and retaining them. It made the choice of topic for October’s special PDF easy: managing people.

View > Paid maternity leave: is Australia ready?: Monday, 17 September 2007 Should women get 14 weeks’ government-funded maternity leave? The federal election is about to have a new issue, courtesy of the Democrats. It could be a good thing for small business. By MIKE PRESTON.

View > Recruiting the best staff: Thursday, 6 September 2007 You don’t need the right staff – you need the best staff. But how to find them? Articles cover: How to advertise. How to interview. Finding stars, letting them shine.

View > Remuneration: Thursday, 23 August 2007 Salary levels can vary widely, not to mention employees' expectations. Articles include: Wage on rise but sales slow. Psychological salary. SMEs fail to use remuneration to attract talent .

View > A better workplace: Tuesday, 7 August 2007 Creating a workplace people want to join is half the battle. You also need to keep existing staff happy and productive. Articles include: How entrepreneurs beat the skills shortage. Flexibility means profitability. 'How do I achieve work/life balance?’ Gen-Ys turn to mentors.

View > Tools and Templates: Tuesday, 17 July 2007 How do I put together a job description? What should my job advertisements look like? Have a look at these great templates to help you on your way to creating the job description and finding the person to fill it.

View > Overseas recruitment: the rules of engagement: Thursday, 7 June 2007 Hiring overseas workers can help SMEs overcome skills shortages, but there are strict procedures to follow. By MIKE PRESTON.

View > Recruiting checklists: Sunday, 3 June 2007 Checklist forms are available to help the recruiting process, and to make sure you have all areas covered.

View > Contractual matters: Saturday, 2 June 2007 You need to get the paperwork right when going into agreements with suppliers or staff. Articles include: Independent contractors get federal coverage.

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