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Employee RetentionIf you have a high turnover rate for your business, you might be doing something wrong....Read More -
Probation in the workplace – how does it work?Probation allows a company to assess an employee’s suitability for a role. When an employee is...Read More -
Social technologies in the workplaceOnly a few decades ago, communicating in the workplace was limited to a handful of spheres....Read More -
Big data analytics: competing and keeping paceCompanies everywhere are utilising big data make smarter choices and build their business. With big...Read More -
How to ensure the success of your new digital workplaceUpheaving your workplace to make a digital change may seem a daunting task. Unlike the hacking...Read More -
When is staff turnover a good thing and how to have a great Day 1 experienceIn my short career over the last 15 years, I have directly employed over 25,000 people,...Read More -
HRIS vs HCM vs HRMS: Cracking the AcronymsDecoding the types of human resource software and applications can be baffling. There are a lot...Read More -
Facial recognition time clocks: the business of biometricsTime and attendance tracking can be a murky business for an employer. Time theft can be...Read More -
The true cost of time theft in the workplaceTime theft is a significant drain across virtually all industries and workplaces. It can be a...Read More -
The ABC of HRThe business world – and especially human resources departments – love acronyms. Conversations about the operations...Read More -
Reducing turnover in small businessStaff turnover can be a financially and logistically difficult exercise for a small business to deal...Read More -
Maximising Employee EngagementMaximising Employee Engagement Making a business succeed in a competitive environment can be tough. The company...Read More -
Computer ethics in the workplaceThere are few businesses where employees are not required to spend at least some amount of...Read More -
Mentoring programs in the workplaceMentoring programs see experienced staff in a company providing guidance and personal support to less experienced...Read More -
Roubler: Ignite Ideas Fund RecipientRoubler is pleased to announce that it was the recipient of the Queensland Government’s “Ignite Ideas...Read More -
Minimise risk of accidents and injuries in the workplaceEvery work environment has hazards that can pose a risk of accident and injury to employees,...Read More -
Soft skills in the workplaceMost job ads will very clearly define what skills are required for a position. This may...Read More -
EY Entrepreneur of the YearThe EY Entrepreneur of the Year program is a global program celebrating the spirit and contribution...Read More -
How to Manage High Volume RecruitmentEarly last year, Amazon made headlines for hiring a huge 50,000 employees. Whilst most businesses will...Read More -
The Importance of Interpersonal Communication in the WorkplaceEffective interpersonal communication in the workplace is integral to a well-functioning, high-performing team. Interpersonal skills are...Read More -
How to Make Your Open Door Policy a SuccessWe’re always told that open door policies are the way to go when it comes to management. The...Read More -
The Biggest HR Trends to Watch in 20182017 has laid strong foundations for the integration of HR technology in the workplace, and 2018 is set to see even more...Read More -
Payroll Should Matter to Your StartupWhen starting up a new business, there are many things to consider. Hiring the right people,...Read More -
Trouble with Employee Retention? Payroll Errors Could Be to BlameEmployee retention, as we have discussed before, is a contentious issue. You spend time, effort, and money recruiting and...Read More -
How Much Does a Human Resources Manager Earn?HR managers are an extremely important cog in any business framework. The HR team can be...Read More -
Cameras and CCTV in the Workplace – Rights and RegulationsMany businesses now use CCTV and other kinds of monitoring for safety, security, and public liability...Read More -
Sensitivity Training in the Workplace – Should You Use It?Workplace sensitivity training is about ensuring all employees, customers, and other stakeholders are treated with equal...Read More -
A Lesson from Facebook in Employee RetentionEmployee retention is an ongoing battle in many workplaces. A high employee turnover is bad news....Read More -
Why Equality in the Workplace is Vital, and How to Achieve ItInclusive workplaces respect and protect the principles of fairness, dignity, diversity and respect for all workers....Read More -
Gender Diversity in the Workplace – Why It’s ImportantIceland recently became the first country to make it illegal to pay men and women differently...Read More -
Employing People Analytics for Better Business PerformanceArtificial intelligence has presented businesses with a flurry of updated tools and methods to track overheads...Read More -
How to Improve Written Communication in the WorkplaceWe might not all be writers, but we all write. You compose written messages all the...Read More -
The Importance of Practicing Empathy in the WorkplaceEmpathy is the capacity to comprehend and share another person’s feelings. More than just acting with...Read More -
Keeping In Control of Gossip in the WorkplaceGossip in the workplace is no new phenomenon. Most, if not all, workplaces experience the throws...Read More -
Communication Styles in the WorkplaceEffective communication is crucial to the proficiency and profitability of every business. However, not everyone communicates...Read More -
Why Civility in the Workplace is Key to High PerformanceThere are many obvious behaviours that can negatively impact the morale and culture of a workplace....Read More -
Managing Disabilities in the WorkplaceAlmost 4 million Australians are living with some form of disability. Depending on their individual circumstances,...Read More -
The Impacts of Wireless Technology in the WorkplaceBusiness procedures have seen a mammoth amount of change over the past few years. Technological advancements...Read More -
Defamation of Character in the WorkplaceRumours and gossip in the workplace can be damaging to morale, individual employees and the standing...Read More -
Affirmative Action in the WorkplaceAffirmative action in the workplace is a complex issue to tackle. Anti-discrimination laws in Australia prevent...Read More -
Privacy in the WorkplaceAn employee’s right to privacy, and the general topic of privacy in the workplace, is an...Read More -
Examples of Discrimination in the WorkplaceIt’s important for all businesses to understand what defines discrimination in the workplace, so that appropriate...Read More -
A Guide to Managing Religion in the WorkplaceThe Australian Constitution, the supreme law under which the nation operates, protects the free exercise of...Read More -
Managing Piercings and Tattoos in the WorkplacePiercings and tattoos are certainly more common than in past generations, but that doesn’t mean they...Read More -
How to Encourage and Maintain Integrity in the WorkplaceIntegrity is one of those buzzword values that appears in every job description, mission statement, and...Read More -
Managing Nonverbal Communication in the WorkplaceNonverbal communication refers to the expression of signals or messages via gestures, facial expressions, and body...Read More -
Woolworths Promises to Keep All Suppliers CompliantWoolworths has made a deal with the National Union of Workers (NUW) to improve the working...Read More -
New Study Finds that Migrant Workers in Australia are Habitually UnderpaidA new study has found that backpackers, international students and migrant workers employed in the Australian...Read More -
How to Identify and Address Unethical Behaviour in the WorkplaceUnethical behaviour in the workplace can be a costly and complex challenge for a business to...Read More -
Accountability in the WorkplaceAccountability is a crucial element of every high-functioning workplace. Accountability in the workplace has a clear...Read More -
Improved Communication in the WorkplaceCommunication is key to all relationships. The workplace is no exception. Improved communication in the workplace...Read More -
Franchisor Compliance Under the MicroscopeFranchisors and holding companies will now have added onus to ensure compliance within their businesses, as...Read More -
NRA and Roubler Team Up in a Strategic PartnershipHR & Payroll Innovator, Roubler, and The National Retail Association (NRA) have announced a strategic partnership...Read More -
Respect in the WorkplaceBuilding a culture of respect in the workplace can be a powerful source of benefits for...Read More -
Nepotism in the WorkplaceBringing friends and family into your business can be tricky. Whether or not you hired them...Read More -
Getting Your Business Ready for Single Touch PayrollThe Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has confirmed that Single Touch Payroll will be rolled out from...Read More -
Racial Discrimination in the WorkplaceAustralia is a very diverse nation with nearly half of Australians either born overseas, or with...Read More -
Why Cultural Diversity Benefits the WorkplaceIncreasing cultural diversity in your workplace isn’t just an “empty slogan” – according to the Harvard...Read More -
Minimising Stress in a Job InterviewSpeaking in public is a fear shared by no small number of the population. Hence, it’s...Read More -
Harnessing Big Data for BusinessMany have seen it coming for years. Others are now only just realising. But while the...Read More -
How to Onboard New EmployeesStarting a new job can be stressful. But sometimes it’s even more stressful being the one...Read More -
How to Stop Employee Time TheftWhen you run a business, you want all processes to be as cost-efficient as possible. Your...Read More -
Best Practice When Implementing Payroll SoftwareEmploying a payroll software for your company is a simple and easy way to save time...Read More -
The Art of Negotiating a Job OfferNegotiating a job offer is never easy. It can feel awkward, incite insecurities, and make you...Read More -
Fair Work Amendment for Vulnerable Workers Officially In EffectNew legislation from the Fair Work Ombudsman has officially come into effect after passing the Parliament....Read More -
The Issues Facing CEOs in the Digital AgeIf being a CEO were easy, everyone would be doing it. But the tough top job...Read More -
Payroll Systems Comparison – Finding the Perfect Payroll SolutionPayroll is a cornerstone operation of every business. Yet, most businesses could be handling their payroll...Read More -
How Adopting Digital Platforms Can Save Your BusinessCompanies in difficulty should go on the attack in their corporate strategy, a survey from McKinsey...Read More -
High-Performing Teams: Hard to Create But Worth the EffortHigh-performing teams have endless benefits. Investors will care more about your start-up if the team works...Read More -
Why Social Entrepreneurs Need to Focus on Talent RecruitmentSocial entrepreneurs set out to make a difference in a big way to our world. A...Read More -
Transforming Your Business with Digital Operating SystemsTasks such as recruitment, payroll, rostering, and any number of other administrative duties are a significant...Read More -
Australians are Working Longer – And It’s a Good ThingAustralia’s population is continuing to work as they age. What’s more, Australian mature age workers are...Read More -
Using Algorithms to Fix Day-to-Day IssuesAlgorithms have many applications. They make us think smarter, faster, and more efficiently. MIT System Design...Read More -
How to Change-Up Your Company Culture with a MovementCulture is intangible. Every time you think you’ve nailed down what it is, it becomes something...Read More -
How Automation Leads to Better Customer ExperiencesAI and the automation of mundane procedures and tasks is definitely a plus for employees. Better...Read More -
A Quick-Guide to Time and Attendance SystemsThinking about implementing an automated time and attendance system? Smart move. Want to know what to...Read More -
NAB Switches from CVs to Digital RecruitmentNational Australia Bank have cut the use of resumes and face-to-face interviews in recruitment for entry-level...Read More -
The Basics of Cloud Software Security for Your BusinessThe cloud is undoubtedly the future of data storage and function. Not long ago, every computer...Read More -
Australia’s Job Growth ContinuesAustralia’s job growth has continued throughout July. Over 27,000 jobs were added to the Australian economy...Read More -
What Do the Experts Say About How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Business?Artificial intelligence‘s impact on business isn’t news. However, exactly how it will effect certain industries and...Read More -
The Digital Workplace: How Are Our Work Habits Changing?With the rise of new technology, the way we work is changing. The idea of working...Read More -
Can Artificial Intelligence Program Us To Be Better People?When looking at artificial intelligence, we are quick to comment on its effect on us. However,...Read More -
Report Finds that Australians Must Embrace AI in the WorkforceA new report by economics and strategy consulting firm AlphaBeta says that Australia must embrace AI...Read More -
12 Different Ways for Companies to Improve Their InnovationMany times, competing companies will innovate along the same lines, creating businesses seemingly indistinguishable from one...Read More -
Don’t Just Manage Your Team: Manage Your Boss and Peers TooFor people in management positions, successfully building and engaging your team is the foundation upon which...Read More -
Full-time Employment Fuels Job Growth for AustraliaJune marks Australia’s ninth month in a row of job growth. According to the ABS, 14,000...Read More -
The Best Hiring Techniques for SalespeopleTalent management, hiring, and training, is expensive. Replacing just one salesperson can cost your business up...Read More -
Do Financial Incentives Actually Change Workplace Behaviours?When a business wants to change practices, offering financial incentives to employees seems the obvious choice...Read More -
Manager or Algorithm: Who Should Make Hiring Decisions?Recruiting the right employees is one of the most important decisions a business can make, whether...Read More -
How to Use Automation to Your AdvantageAutomation is inevitable. It will create significant change in workplaces and businesses across the world. A...Read More -
Adapting Exit Interviews for Better Workplace InsightWhen an international financial services company lost 9 of their 17 employees within a year, they...Read More -
Less Stress, More Success: A Healthy Approach to Employee ManagementAn article from the Harvard Business Review claims that the higher up you rise in a...Read More -
Fair Work Gives Casual Employees the Right to Permanent PositionsIn a major decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), more than 2 million casual workers...Read More -
The Employment Created by Artificial IntelligenceAutomation, and artificial intelligence, has reconfigured the workplace forever. This has been going on for a...Read More -
Businesses, Beware: Fair Work Amendment Introduces Tougher Penalties, Franchisor LiabilityIn stressful news for Australian business owners, the House of Representatives has passed changes to the...Read More -
How to Disagree with Someone Who Is Your SuperiorFrom the playground to the workplace, throughout your life you won’t always see things from other...Read More -
How to Interpret Modern Award InterpretationsThe phrase ‘award interpretations’ perplexes many, and is enough to send a shiver down the spine...Read More -
Fair Work Ombudsman to Audit Hundreds of Businesses for ComplianceThe Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced a sequence of random audits across 250 businesses in Melbourne...Read More -
How to Successfully Hire an Entrepreneurial LeaderEntrepreneurial leadership has become a highly sought-after commodity in businesses. Young people looking for careers in...Read More -
What the TED Experts Say About Automation in the WorkplaceAutomation, and artificial intelligence, are undoubtedly changing the way we work. They’re even restructuring the actual...Read More -
Australian Labour Force Sees Impressive GrowthMay’s monthly employment statistics, released yesterday by the ABS, show a robust and welcome growth in...Read More -
The Hefty Price Tag of Award Non-ComplianceAs the end of Financial Year looms near, it’s the perfect time to have a good,...Read More -
The People Who Drive Successful Big ChangeChange can be daunting – especially in the workplace – but it is important to be...Read More -
How Mobile Applications are Aiding Human ResourcesMore people than ever are using their mobile phones daily. So how can you take advantage...Read More -
The Price of Paying – Costs Per Employee for Internal and Outsourced PayrollPayroll isn’t always the easiest thing to get your head around. Even the most business-savvy, experienced...Read More -
Why is Customer Service in Hospitality So Important?Like any interaction, customer service follows a set of rules and expectations that keep the customers...Read More -
Outsourcing Payroll: The Pros and ConsPayroll is an essential facet of every business. However, sometimes managing the payroll in-house can be...Read More -
Technology Sees Workforces Facing Upheaval and ChangeAll across the globe, businesses are changing. At universities and high schools, students are reminded they...Read More -
When it Comes to Customers – Less is MoreShort and sweet. It seems such a simple concept, keeping things concise and to the point,...Read More -
Toxic Employees and How to Avoid ThemToxic employees. We’ve all been subjected to them at some point. Like in every interpersonal relationship,...Read More -
7 of the Biggest Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemWhy is hiring good employees important? Good employees lift business morale, they boost sales, they stay...Read More -
Labour Market Sees Part-Time RevivalThe monthly employment statistics for Australia, released yesterday by the ABS, showed signs of promise for...Read More -
Eliminating Long-Term Incentive Plans Could Provide Workplace BenefitsLong-term incentive, or pay-for-performance plans, encourage employees to achieve maximum profits or productivity by offering them increased...Read More -
6 Tips For Hiring Exceptional Retail EmployeesWhat to look for in a great retail employee who fits your business: Look for faults...Read More -
Why Two Jobs are Better than OneAs a child, we have so many ideas about what we want to be when we...Read More -
Landmark Federal Circuit Court decision finds accounting firm liable for client’s employee underpaymentIn a decision dubbed ‘game-changing’ by legal experts, the Federal Circuit Court has held an accounting...Read More -
457 Work Visa Program CancelledThe Australian Government is cancelling the 457 Visa program for overseas workers and replacing it with...Read More -
Encourage your Employees to RebelA survey by Franscesca Gino of over 2,000 employees found nearly half felt they worked in...Read More -
Award Interpretation Failure leads to 2.6m in BackpayThe Australian media has jumped on high profile Master Chef Judge, George Calombaris and his hospitality...Read More -
Mazars and Roubler are delighted to announce a global strategic partnershipRoubler, a HR technology platform automates and manages everything from posting and tracking online job applications...Read More -
Mixing Manager and MachineThree absolute musts for managers taking advantage of cognitive computing As technology progresses, many companies are...Read More -
Jobs for the PEP boys as Roubler rolls outWe are very proud to announce that, today, after two years of development and many months...Read More -
Managing your BossThe idea of managing your boss may seem counterintuitive – a large part of your job...Read More -
Trends in People AnalyticsPeople analytics is the new rage in HR departments. In some workplaces a new function is...Read More -
Modernising Human Resources IT for a Digital People EraIs your organisation like many others, facing critical HR software modernisation issues? You’re not alone. Many ask...Read More -
HR Technology Survey, 2016, PwC‘Organisations are pursuing cost savings, seeking greater IT self-sufficiency and setting their sights on innovation and...Read More -
The Biggest Problem With Recruitment And How You Can Fix ItLet’s play a quick game. For the grand prize of maximizing profits, reducing turnover, boosting morale,...Read More -
30 Ways to Motivate EmployeesIt’s a given that investing in fancy tools and HR software will help your business grow....Read More -
Marketing Your Business Online: The Cheat SheetCongratulations! Reading this article is your first step to success. In this digital age, the amount...Read More -
Why HR Matters More than EverFor too long HR has been defined by what it does, not what it delivers. This...Read More -
The Recipe for Perfect Email EtiquetteEmail: your greatest convenience and your worst distraction. Chances are, if you’re roaming around Roubler for...Read More -
Rethinking Human Resources in a Changing WorldLinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Glassdoor have all had a significant impact on the ability of an employer...Read More -
Millennials at Work Reshaping the WorkplaceThe millennial generation are now entering employment in vast numbers and attracting and retaining these workers...Read More -
Celebrating International Day of People With Disability #IDPwDThis Sunday 3rd December is International Day of People with Disability and it’s a timely reminder...Read More -
Technology is the Backbone for Driving HR TransformationSummary of Manu Nurang – VP Human Resources AMEX speech on Technology is the Backbone for Driving...Read More -
Why AI is the Future of GrowthNew research by Accenture ‘Why AI is the Future of Growth’, found there is so much...Read More -
Four fundamentals of workplace automationIn 2015 McKinsey & Company set out to investigate the potential automation technologies held for jobs, organisations,...Read More -
Nine HR twitter accounts you should be followingTwitter is a fantastic way to keep up to date with the latest news from around...Read More -
5 Processes Your Company Could be OutsourcingWhile technology and time saving ideas improve, people now more than ever feel they are increasingly...Read More -
How to Measure and Boost Employee SatisfactionWe all want to be satisfied. Whether it’s your dream vacation, achieving a life goal, or...Read More -
Keys to Retaining CustomersCustomer retention is absolutely pivotal to maintaining a steady business. As an owner you should prepare...Read More -
Qantas ditches outmoded HR systems in favour of cloud computingAustralia’s national airline has joined the increasing tide of companies moving their systems online. In an...Read More -
Level Up Your Management Skills: 5 Quick TipsImagine how your employees describe you in your absence. Fantastic? Terrible? Terrifying, even? We’ve all...Read More -
How to Run Your Meetings like Apple and GoogleLet us all share in a moment of silence for the precious time, productivity, and attention...Read More -
How to Deal with Bad Online ReviewsIt happens to the best of businesses – someone didn’t like the brew of coffee they...Read More -
How to Address Conflict in the WorkplaceIt doesn’t matter if you work in the most tranquil of places. If birds sing from...Read More -
Managing youth to maximise your workforceManaging youth at work can be a delicate balance. Faced with new challenges each day, youth...Read More -
How to make your café a triumphSmall business – Big ideas Running a small business is an incredibly difficult prospect. As the...Read More -
5 Simple Ways To Invest In Employee DevelopmentAlmost every leader can agree that taking the time to invest in your employees is an...Read More -
Why You Need To Invest In Employee TrainingOn the list of budget cuts, employee training can often be a prime target. It is...Read More -
The Complete Guide to Customer FeedbackSome business owners tend to fear negative feedback from their customers. It is never ideal to...Read More -
5 Steps to Better LeadershipIn a Tedx talk in Toronto, Leadership Coach Drew Dudley asked the audience how many of...Read More -
Counting Down the Ten Best Business AppsThere is always something internally satisfying about finding a way to make your business run better....Read More -
Social Media Blunders: How To Avoid Shooting Yourself In The FootEver since the emergence of social media, people, the young in particular, seem to be more...Read More -
Methods of Job SeekingResearchers are finding in this competitive market, even with the right qualifications, it’s harder and harder...Read More -
NSW & Victoria- Australia’s Economic HeavyweightsThe ABS has just released its Labour Force Statistics for the month. On the back of...Read More -
The Dos and Don’ts for a Killer ResumeSo many of us make simple mistakes when sending out resumes. These dos and don’ts make...Read More -
Four Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn ProfileWhat’s worse than no LinkedIn Profile? An empty LinkedIn Profile, its only information pertaining to a...Read More -
Exceptional Employees- A Rare BreedIt is commonly said that a great employee stands out above the rest. We all know...Read More -
Ways to Be a More Confident Speech GiverIt’s common to want to be a more confident speech giver. Once you surpass the initial...Read More -
Managing your social media accounts for the workplaceManaging your social media for the workplace might not seem like a priority, but it should...Read More -
8 Ways to overcome your fear of public speakingWe’ve all heard the advice: imagine your audience in their underwear. Apart from being a little...Read More -
The Essential Skills You Need to be a Human Resources Pro!A Human Resources Professional has a unique set of skills that makes them invaluable to a...Read More -
When Pokémon Go to Work?Pokémon Go in the workplace – uniting the workforce or impacting on productivity? Your questions answered....Read More -
Best TED Talks on Marketing and BrandingMarketing and branding are the bread and butter of selling your company. Here are our favourite...Read More -
How to Remain Productive at WorkEver had those days at work where no matter how hard you try, you cannot seem...Read More -
How to Apply for a Job That Doesn’t Exist YetYou’ve been applying for jobs for months. You’ve exhausted all potential avenues. You’ve been turned away...Read More -
Roubler’s Favourite TED Talks on CreativityRoubler has chosen nine of the best TED talks on creativity to motivate you to develop...Read More -
Our Top TED Talks on Career Success and HappinessHere are our tops picks of TED experts on how to achieve career success and happiness....Read More -
How technology has changed Human Resources in the Workplace?New and exciting technologies are becoming increasingly available in the Human Resources industry. Human resources technology allows a...Read More -
11 Employee Incentive Ideas That Won’t Hurt Your Back PocketThe most important asset to your company is a valuable employee. And the most expensive thing...Read More -
Easy to hire, Easy to fire: Motivating your casual employeesApproximately 20% of the workforce is employed on a casual basis.These workers are the backbone of...Read More -
How to Increase Your Employees’ ProductivityIt is safe to say that almost all businesses want to improve their employee productivity. As...Read More -
How to Boost Employee EngagementWhether a business has 3 employees or 3000 employees, it is imperative you ensure their overall...Read More
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