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Navigating the employment journey as an employer and leader is a tough ride, filled with learnings, successes and let-downs. No matter the size and scale, we all have our work… Read more ›
As we were gearing up for our summer holidays last year, a significant legislative HR change quietly made its way into the employment landscape. As of 23 December 2023, trial periods have once… Read more ›
Like so many other small business owners, when I set out to establish Stapleton Consulting, I had no idea what I was getting into. Owning a business, leading a team and nurturing client… Read more ›
Right now, in this moment as I type, the to do list looks endless and I have several messages from clients with questions, and other calls to make. Life admin needs drastic… Read more ›
11 months to go. What’s the plan? Yep. We now have 11 months of 2022 to go and you are back to the realities of work and far from your beachside deck chair. Holiday blues anyone? I… Read more ›
How ‘Lucozade cheaper than Powerade’ stood out from the crowd and got us thinking. Yep that was the name used on a job application we received through Facebook recently. It made us sit up in our… Read more ›
When leading a business you have to adapt and roll with whatever comes your way. Sometimes you can anticipate and have a plan. Other times you may not. But one thing is for sure tomorrow is always… Read more ›
Sometimes running a business can feel like your own Indiana Jones movie, full of unexpected ‘adventures’, pots of gold and dangerous pirates lurking around every corner! We know that negotiating…
There are no simple answers when it comes to designing flexible workplaces or deciding how and when people work. Do you know why? Everyone is different and so are our businesses. Heard of the… Read more ›
Recently while driving I heard an advert and I cringed because there are many other words I would rather use than “Covid”. I’ve said it a few times and I won’t be saying it again. I now cringe… Read more ›
Yesterday I checked into a cafe. It was my first time, I was going to stay. The sun was out and I was going to bask in it with a coffee while I wrote my blog. No takeaway coffee. The process of… Read more ›
This month’s blog hasn’t been an easy one to write. I find my writing and creativity is shocking when I have been stuck in the detail of something. But I am committed to doing a… Read more ›
Alert level 3 to Alert level 4 – It’s real people. If your people can work from home. Great. If they can’t, well they are on the subsidy and using annual leave to top up wages. The… Read more ›
Many took advantage of the Easter and Anzac public holidays to take a break and get some distance from work. Threes weeks later and all of this may seem like a distant memory now. … Read more ›
We all know – it is hard to find good people. It is also just as hard to keep them. The employment market is tight. People with good technical and people skills are a hot… Read more ›
As a boutique specialist consultancy, we do things differently to standalone recruitment agencies. When you partner with us, you get across-the-board HR, recruitment, payroll and health and safety… Read more ›
Developing our brand story took us on a path of discovery. We uncovered our values, our why and how these came to be. Pulling this together and illustrating this as a brand is no easy task….
We are so excited to show off our new branding. It is our 2nd birthday present to ourselves. The past two years have been about learning and development. Working with great clients and… Read more ›
This time last year I created a website for Stapleton Consulting. At the time I had the intention of producing interesting updates and sharing information on all things… Read more ›
This time last year I created a website for Stapleton Consulting. At the time I had the intention of producing interesting updates and sharing information on all things employment related. As… Read more ›
This time last year I created a website for Stapleton Consulting. At the time I had the intention of producing interesting updates and sharing information on all things employment related. As… Read more ›
This time last year I created a website for Stapleton Consulting. At the time I had the intention of producing interesting updates and sharing information on all things employment related. As… Read more ›
In today’s competitive environment, aligning an individual team member’s goals with your company’s strategy is crucial for thriving and success. Robust capability development planning is… Read more ›
Here is your guide to navigating the leave and subsidies It seems Omi has been getting all too friendly with the general population lately. Clients are reporting many falling ill in the past…
With most of the country entering level 3 on Wednesday, but many still unable to return to work or working reduced hours from home, we thought now was a good time to test your knowledge on annual…
