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Nick Stanley

Nick Stanley
Nick comes from a diverse writing and publishing background, with a Masters degree in Creative Writing and a Diploma in Journalism. He has worked in variety of environments, from a busy newsroom to local and central government offices, and various private-sector firms. He has developed a keen interest in HR strategies and believes in the incredible power of collaborative effort.

Recent Posts

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8 effective employee retention strategies
by Nick Stanley — 31 Oct 2022

The success of your business relies on the individual and combined skill of your people. 

Top performers are the ones who make a company hum. Not only are they exceptionally capable and productive,
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Top 5 reasons why employment retention is so important
by Nick Stanley — 28 Oct 2022

Some businesses treat employees as if they are as easily replaceable as cogs in a machine: lose one or two and there are always plenty more to take their place.
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Handling an employee complaint about another employee
by Nick Stanley — 07 Oct 2022

In any workplace, there will be some testy times between employees. Thankfully, many disagreements and disputes are minor and get resolved without management having to step in. Occasionally though,
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7 common performance review mistakes
by Nick Stanley — 01 Oct 2022

For many people, the term performance review conjures up a lot of negativity and even anxiety. This has become a such an issue that many HR pundits have been writing about the death of the
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Top 5 employee benefits and perks
by Nick Stanley — 30 Sep 2022

Updated: 21 January 2025

Skilled, loyal employees are integral to the success of any organisation. They know and understand your objectives and operations, work hard to contribute, and can help
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Common recruitment mistakes
by Nick Stanley — 27 Sep 2022

Recruiting a new team member takes some real effort. From drawing up and placing an ad, wading through cover letters and CVs, conducting interviews and checking references, to weighing up candidates,
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What to do when an employee doesn't work their notice period
by Nick Stanley — 11 Aug 2022

Updated: 6 August 2024

What happens when an employee is about to finish employment with the organisation (either because you have decided to end the employment relationship or they have) and fails
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Pay and payroll errors that can cost your business
by Nick Stanley — 25 Sep 2021

Getting pay or payroll wrong is a major risk for any business. Errors can be costly not only in terms of money and time, they could land you in hot water, legally.
Complete people and payroll management with MyHR and PayHero
by Nick Stanley — 21 Sep 2021

It's essential for all companies to manage holidays and leave effectively and efficiently. It helps ensure all team members get their proper leave entitlements, so they stay healthy and motivated,
Working from home: Frequently asked questions
by Nick Stanley — 01 Sep 2021

In this day and age, working from home doesn’t need much introduction. Even before COVID-19 rearranged the world, the trend for many people to work a day or 2 from home was well established, and the
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