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2.51 Top 6 Tips for HR Planning in The New Year
Season 2 Episode 51
In this episode, Karen Kirton discusses the key HR, people, and culture considerations for businesses moving into a new year. With significant change…
3 years, 9 months ago
2.50 Open hiring: Hiring the First Person Who Applies For a Job
Season 2 Episode 50
In this episode, Karen Kirton explores the concept of open hiring, where the first person to apply for a job gets the position. This hiring method is…
3 years, 10 months ago
2.49 What Happens When an Employee Asks to Work From Anywhere?
Season 2 Episode 49
In this episode, Karen Kirton explores how to handle employee requests to work remotely from different locations—whether interstate, in a different c…
3 years, 10 months ago
2.48 8 Easy, Inexpensive Tips for Upskilling Employees in Small Business
Season 2 Episode 48
In this episode, Karen Kirton explores affordable ways to upskill employees and address skill shortages in small businesses. With many companies stru…
3 years, 11 months ago
2.47 Hiring Your First HR Person
Season 2 Episode 47
In this episode, Karen Kirton explores the key factors to consider before hiring your first HR professional. Many business owners wonder if company s…
3 years, 11 months ago
2.46 Pros and Cons of the 4-Day Week
Season 2 Episode 46
In this episode, Karen Kirton explores the four-day work week, an increasingly popular workplace model where employees work fewer hours but retain th…
4 years ago
2.45 Build On What’s Strong, Not What’s Wrong
Season 2 Episode 45
In this episode, Karen Kirton explores strengths-based leadership and why developing strengths leads to greater success and well-being than focusing …
4 years ago
2.44 How to Change Workplace Culture
Season 2 Episode 44
In this episode, Karen Kirton explores how to shift company culture beyond just telling managers to "fix" their teams. Culture is shaped by the entir…
4 years, 1 month ago
2.43 3 Immediate Actions To Take To Retain Your Best People
Season 2 Episode 43
In this episode, Karen tackles the critical issue of employee retention, providing actionable advice and insights on how businesses can retain their …
4 years, 1 month ago
2.42 Developing Career Pathways in Small Organisations
Season 2 Episode 42
In this episode, Karen Kirton explores how small businesses can create career paths for employees, even with limited roles or organizational structur…
4 years, 2 months ago