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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

10 proven strategies for motivating employees

Everyone agrees that it's far better to have a team of motivated, engaged people at your workplace. The business will be more productive and more profitable.

Restructuring to get rid of an employee

Initiating a restructure that will end in redundancy might seem like an easy way to exit an employee who underperforms, is disruptive, or doesn’t fit into the team or company environment. But here’s

Why performance reviews are important

If you did a quick whip-round of business owners, managers, and employees, it might be hard to find many fans of performance reviews. They can be confronting, stressful, time-consuming, and costly.

Why employee onboarding matters (and how to get it right in 2025)

Nothing says “Welcome to the company, we're stoked you're joining us” like a good onboarding process.

5 reasons why leave management is important in 2025

When it comes to managing and recording employee leave, it might be easy to take the “she'll be right” approach. But there are some really good reasons why you should diligently manage, track, and

10 reasons top performers leave their jobs: Expert tips for employee retention

Keeping good employees is vital to your company's success. Good employees help drive and grow your business.

Exit interviews: all you need to know

Interviewing an employee who is leaving the business is good practice, particularly if you are regularly losing good people or an employee’s resignation has come out of the blue. 

Top recruitment tips for Australian businesses

To really thrive, businesses need a cohesive team of talented people. Building that team starts with the recruitment process: finding the best person for each role and the company.

8 effective strategies for retaining skilled key staff

The success of your business relies on the skill of your people.

Your top performers are the ones who make your company hum. Not only are they exceptionally capable and productive, they develop

Top 5 employee benefits and perks

Updated: 21 January 2025

Skilled, loyal employees are integral to the success of any enterprise. They know and understand your objectives and operations, work hard to contribute, and can help