Career Pursuit

☀️Monday Mantras☀️ I used to believe that culture was ‘soft’, and had little bearing on our bottom line. What I believe today is that our culture has everything to do with our bottom line, now and into the future. - Vern Dosch, Author, Wired Differently Ash ✨ #mondaymantras #mondaymotivation #perthrecruitment

12 days of Christmas - Day 10: Temporary Staff for Holiday Period Need extra hands for the holiday rush? Temporary or casual staff can be a lifesaver, but don’t forget the onboarding essentials, even for temp team members and even at this busy time of year. Compliance Check: Ensure all contracts, work rights, and training are up to date before they start. Training: Even temporary workers need a solid induction to hit the ground running safely and effectively. Retention: Treat temporary staff well - who knows, they might be your next superstar hire! Hiring temporary staff with care ensures a productive season and boosts your employer brand from your customers, and also when it’s done right, means your temp team members will speak highly of you as well. Ash ✨ #12daysofchristmas #hiringpartner #HRadminforsmallbusiness

𝟭𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 - 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟵: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 The holidays can be stressful for employees juggling work, family, and personal commitments. Support your team with practical initiatives, such as offering mental health resources, flexible hours, or simply encouraging them to take proper breaks. Host a team check-in to discuss challenges and provide support. Recognise that not everyone finds the holidays easy, and a little extra kindness can make all the difference at this time of year (and any time of year). ☀️Pro Tip: Share reminders about your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or mental health resources if available. Ash ✨ #12daysofchristmas #hiringpartner #HRadminforsmallbusiness

𝟭𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 - 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟴: 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 A well thought-out holiday roster can prevent workplace stress and ensure smooth operations. Start by asking employees early about their holiday availability. If conflicts arise, use a fair system, such as rotating priority each year. Technology can help. Tools like Deputy or others can streamline scheduling and make swaps easier to manage. Transparency is also key - share the roster as early as possible and remain open to feedback. Remember, while business needs are crucial, a little empathy goes a long way in keeping morale high. Ash ✨ #12daysofchristmas #hiringpartner #HRadminforsmallbusiness

Do you reflect and review? At the end of each year, I like to look back on the year that’s been. This year has had its’ ups and downs, and I think it’s really important to acknowledge both ends of the scale. I’ve spent part of this week looking at: The big picture 🗺️what comes to mind when I think of what I’m proud of 🗺️what didn’t go quite to plan Finances 💰where am I at currently 💰what invoices do I have coming up over my shutdown period 💰how am I tracking in comparison to this time last year 💰at this halfway point of the financial year, how am I tracking for the remainder of the financial year Processes 📝I still operate in quite a “manual” way, so what’s on the priority list to streamline processes 📝are there process improvements I need to make 📝are my current team processes working 📝are my current client processes working 📝are there any documents that need updating Socials & Marketing ⭐are my templates set up for myself and my VA to hit the ground running ⭐have I scheduled through January so I can switch off over the holidays ⭐do I have a marketing plan for the year Business Planning 💻have I worked out my plans for my business direction for 2025 💻map out my timeblocks for the year, such as school holidays, holidays, partner rosters, childcare coverage/grandparents holidays 💻map out my offers and services focus around my timeblocks Connection 🫱🏽🫲🏼what memberships and groups am I spending time in 🫱🏽🫲🏼what am I doing to make sure I connect with people that don’t ask me for snacks 🫱🏽🫲🏼how do I prioritise time to attend events, and how often Work / Life Balance ⚖️what I am putting in place to do better at balance ⚖️what are my priorities when it comes to family time ⚖️what am I putting in place for self care throughout the year I’d love to hear how your end of year reflection is going, and what you’re proud of this year? Need help reflecting? I created a guide to help you - send me a DM if you want me to send it to you. Ash ✨ #reflect #review #perthwomeninbusiness #perthsmallbusiness #perth #womeninbusinessaustralia #hiringpartner #HRadminforsmallbusiness #careerpursuit #careerpursuithr

𝟭𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 - 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟳: 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 Hiring during the holidays? Timing is everything. Many businesses pause recruitment over the festive season, which can lead to intense competition for top talent when hiring ramps up in January. It’s a logical choice, as many job seekers are offline at this time of year, so you don’t want to waste your advertising budget on an empty market. But what you can do is start planning now. Map out your work schedules for the first few months of the year (ideally all year if you can), taking note of previous trends of busy times for your business or what you know is upcoming that you’ll need help with. Update job descriptions, refine your interview process, and align your hiring goals with your business strategy for the new year. You can also use the holiday downtime to connect with potential candidates on LinkedIn or build a talent pipeline for future roles, or send out some posts about what working at your business is like, or what you value so some of your socials appeals to any lurking job seekers. ☀️Pro Tip: Be ready to go when you come back after the holiday period. Ash ✨ #12daysofchristmas #hiringpartner #HRadminforsmallbusiness

𝟭𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 - 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟲: 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Flexibility is the gift that keeps on giving - honestly, it’s the thing job seekers are searching for the most still. With holiday commitments piling up, offering adjustable schedules or remote work options to your existing team can be a game-changer for them in feeling valued and supported at this time of year. The key is balance. Collaborate with your team to accommodate requests without sacrificing operational needs. Remember, a little flexibility often leads to higher productivity and loyalty in the long run. ☀️Pro Tip: Use this opportunity to pilot flexible arrangements that could extend beyond the festive season. Ash ✨ #12daysofchristmas #hiringpartner #HRadminforsmallbusiness

HR Myth #15 Myth: "Culture doesn’t affect the bottom line." Truth: A strong, positive culture impacts productivity, retention, and even customer satisfaction, which directly affects your bottom line. Employees who feel valued, supported, and aligned with the company’s mission are more engaged and perform better, leading to better business outcomes. Investing in culture through strong HR foundations is a smart business move. If you’d like support to elevate your organisational culture to elevate your bottom line in 2025, let’s chat and get you locked in to hit the ground running in the new year. Ash ✨ #hrmyth #debunkingHRmyths #australianhumanresources

𝟭𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 - 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟱: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 Appreciation for your team isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for morale. Recognition can range from heartfelt thank-you cards to personalised gifts sent out or even just shoutouts during team meetings. Public acknowledgment works wonders for engagement. Highlight individual and team achievements, whether it’s smashing goals, going above and beyond, or simply being a rock of support during challenging times. Want to go the extra mile? Host a small awards ceremony, even virtually, to honor outstanding contributions and recognise your team in front of other team members. Combine the fun with sincerity, and send your team off into the holiday period full of the warm fuzzies. Ash ✨ #12daysofchristmas #hiringpartner #HRadminforsmallbusiness

I am winding down on work from this week💃 But I am carving out time this week to reflect on the year that has been, and looking at: ✨My word for 2024 ✨What goals we set at the start of the year, as well as throughout the year ✨Our milestones for the year and key achievements ✨Our lessons learned ✨What we’re grateful for ✨Our finances - what came in, what went out, where we overspent, where we need to increase our spend ✨Our audience - where we showed up, what performed well, where we spent time that was of value, where we spent more time than we should have, where we should have spent more time ✨Our operational processes, systems and tools - what still works and what needs improvement for efficiency and client experience ✨Our service offerings and whether any changes are required to meet client needs ✨Our team dynamics ✨The clients we’ve worked with - what went well, and where we need to improve our processes for the client journey ✨How we went with work-life balance ✨Any skills we need to develop or enhance, and where/how we do that ✨Review of our vision and values It’s also about planning for the future, and making new goals, and a new focus for 2025: ✨A word for 2025 to guide our focus ✨Our goals - our longer term goals and what we’ll do during the year to work towards them, as well as our shorter term goals throughout the year ✨What our services will look like for 2025 if any changes are needed It’s a lot to go over, but it’s important to me to make the time, so that I continue to run my business with intention. I’d love to hear what an end of year reflection looks like for you? What’s your biggest takeaway from the year? Ash ✨ #reflection