How a HR Health Check can assist your business

What is a HR Health Check?

A HR Health Check is a diagnostic tool used to assess the people management aspects of your business. 

How can a HR Health Check assist my business?

A Health Check will enable you to review, plan and make adjustments to your HR practices enabling you to deal with issues before they arise.

How does a HR Health Check work?

A HR Health Check steps you through a series of strategic questions designed to cover a wide range of employer to employee related questions, assessing the current position of your HR management performance, business HR maturity and any limitations that may be affecting people performance.

Who is a HR Health Check designed for?

Whether you are a small business without a HR department or a large company, a HR health check can be beneficial in assessing the state of your "people performance".

What happens after the HR health check?

It is really up to you to decide.  It will depend upon your business priorities at the time.  Our company can assist you in developing a customised solution that fits perfectly with your business needs.

What type of solutions does your company offer?

We offer customised HR services for your business.  We don't believe in off the shelf generic solutions.  We take the time to understand your business needs and requirements.  Whether you require a one off solution or a completely outsourced solution, we can help.  Examples of the types of solutions we provide include:

·         HR compliance solutions include policy and procedure development, employment contracts and workshops on areas such as Fair Work Legislation, EEO, Recruitment and Harassment/Discrimination laws.

·         Work Health and Safety (WHS) solutions include: development of policies and procedures, design of work health and safety management systems, safety audits, safety leadership programs and workshops outlining WHS responsibilities for small business.

·         Performance Management solutions include: assisting you with performance managing your staff.

·         HR Skills Training solutions include customised training to assist you in building and developing internal HR capability.

Is it expensive?

No.  We have solutions designed for every size organisation and budget.  You can select an option that suits your specific needs.

Where can I get further information?

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Busy Managers vs Productive Managers

Only about 10 percent of managers work purposefully to complete important tasks, according to a 10-year study of managerial behavior across a variety of industries. The other 90 percent self-sabotage by busily engaging in non-purposeful activities, procrastinating, detaching from their work and needlessly spinning their wheels.

 

In a revealing study over a 10-year period, 1993-2003, authors Heike Bruch and Sumantra Ghoshal tracked behaviors of managers in a wide variety of industries (A Bias for Action: How Effective Managers Harness Their Willpower, Achieve Results, and Stop Wasting Time, Harvard Business School Press, 2004).

 

They found that over 90 percent of managers fail to act purposefully in their everyday work. Bruch's and Ghoshal's study identifies four profiles of managerial behavior, as charted in a grid measuring focus and energy. Managers were charted as being high or low in focus, and they were charted as being high or low in energy.

 

High focus, high energy managers were described as Purposeful.
High focus, low energy managers were seen as Detached.
Low focus, high energy managers were described as Frenzied.
Low focus, low energy managers were seen as Procrastinators.

 

The Frenzied: Forty percent of managers are distracted by the overwhelming tasks that face them each day. They are highly energetic, but unfocused. But "the need for speed" prompts them to be unreflective. They could achieve more if they consciously concentrate their efforts on what really matters.

 

The Procrastinators: Thirty percent of managers procrastinate on doing their organizations' most important work. They lack both energy and focus, spending their time handling minor details in lieu of what could make a real difference to their organizations.

 

The Detached: Twenty percent of managers are disengaged or detached from their work. They can be focused, but have no energy. They seem aloof, tense and apathetic.

 

The Purposeful: Only ten percent get the job done. They are highly focused, energetic, and come across as reflective and calm amid chaos.

 

The costs of unproductive busyness take a toll on both managers and their companies. Continual unreflective activity has a direct effect on an organization's profits and managerial morale, as it's ineffective and ultimately unsatisfying.

 

For example, frenzied managers often act in extremely shortsighted ways. Under extreme time constraints and the need to do more with fewer resources, they become adept at finding short-term solutions. As a consequence, they seldom take time to reflect, and neglect long-term issues. Frenzied managers demonstrate a well-intentioned, but desperate, need to do something-anything-which makes them potentially destructive.

 

Chronic procrastinators are generally recovering frenzied managers. Once they have learned that frantic, desperate actions are unsatisfying, many lapse into procrastination, losing energy and focus. It becomes all too easy for them to put off action altogether.

 

What distinguishes managers who take purposeful action from those who do not?

Willpower, discipline and clarity of purpose fuel the force behind energy and focus, enabling managers to execute action and to ignore distractions. Even when uninspired by the work and tempted by other opportunities, purposeful managers maintain energy and focus through will power, determination and clarity of purpose.

 

Next time you evaluate your managers' performance, place them on the low/high Focus/Energy grid. Find out who fits the descriptions of Detached, Frenzied, Procrastinator, or Purposeful manager. Then see whether it is focus or energy that can be improved. Busyness for the sake of being busy without regard for results can lead to false assumptions.

 

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The Leadership Crisis - What you can do.

Todays businesses are experiencing a worrying lack leadership, not only to lead current businesses forward into growth and expansion but to mentor, support and encourage leadership with in the business for the future. Managers will continue to just manage if they do not have positive role models to learn from and aspire to be.

According to a recent report the business world is currently in a leadership crisis. Up and coming managers, those who will be our business leaders of the future do not see examples of inspirational leadership in their work places. Employees long to see a genuine shared vision, real confidence and trust in teams and respect for colleagues, customers and employees. Less than 40% of managers actually see these traits on display in the workplace.

Maintaining the value of leadership was the main reason for writing this article. Only in this way will the future know more about leadership. 

It was at the spur of the moment that we ventured to write something about leadership. Such is the amount of matter that is available on leadership. We were furnished with so many points to include while writing about leadership that we were actually lost as to which to use and which to discard!
life is short. Use it to its maximum by utilizing whatever knowledge it offers for knowledge is important for all walks of life.

Where did all our leaders go? Perhaps we have placed too much emphasis on management of our businesses instead of leadership. I would hazard a guess that more people are comfortable with the thought of becoming a manager than they are with being asked to take the position of leader. Therefore, naturally we have more aspiring managers than leaders but a much bigger percentage of managers are capable of becoming leaders in their fields that are actually stepping up to this role.

Why?

What is leadership? Perhaps we don't have as many leaders as we need because not enough of us understand what leadership is really all about and who can become a leader. Can you take someone who isn't a natural leader and turn them into one? Are we all leaders in our own unique way? What do Leaders do and what skills do they need?

Leadership is about behaviour first, skills second. Good leaders are followed chiefly because people trust and respect them, rather than the skills they possess. Leadership is different to management. Management relies more on planning, organisational and communications skills. Leadership relies on management skills too, but more so on qualities such as integrity, honesty, humility, courage, commitment, sincerity, passion, confidence, positivity, wisdom, determination, compassion and sensitivity. Some people are born more naturally to leadership than others.

Most people don't seek to be a leader. Those who want to be a leader can develop leadership ability. Leadership can be performed with different styles. Some leaders have one style, which is right for certain situations and wrong for others. Some leaders can adapt and use different leadership styles for given situations. Some leaders are big, bold and brash characters, others are quiet, unassuming but determined and visionary. As a leader you must know yourself and know your own strengths and weaknesses, so that you can build the best team around you. Leadership is about finding the best in yourself and giving the best of yourself. Leaders always go first, setting the example, walking the talk, doing not dabbling.

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Business Contingency Planning and Curve balls

Contingency plans are vital for your ongoing business success..  A contingency plan is what will help you deal with the curve balls and unplanned events that arise.  Despite your best research and planning, there will always be surprises or unexpected events.  Markets and market forces are in a constant state of flux.

When you develop contingency plan you need to consider all issues that can think of that will either positively or negatively impact your business. There are a number of things that you should consider for your contingency plan including:

Your market niche - what contingency plan can you put in place if your niche dries up or turns out to be unable to support your business?  Who are your competitors?  How many competitors are in your market niche and how long have they been established in the marketplace?  What is the point of difference with your product/service?
Labor market supply and demand - do you need a contingency plan (Plan B) for a lack of availability of employees or contractors?  Where is your business located geographically?
Your products/services- if clients don't need the services you provide, are you able to move into different service markets?  What is the level of responsiveness of your organisation?

A thorough contingency plan address a wide range of  reasonable possibilities that could affect your ability to remain profitable and commercially viable. Your contingency plan should be revised regularly and thoroughly.  The time spent in contingency planning can determine whether you prosper or perish!


At the end of the day, your company doesn't  want to be caught without a contingency plan.   For assistance with a range of business planning options, please visit our website.

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Professional Resume and Career Counselling Services Worldwide

Leadership and Management Solutions is a market leader in Resume Writing and Career Counselling Services. We will ensure that your resume stands out from the crowd. Achieve your dream career! Your resume will be written by Masters qualified multi-award winning Human Resource professionals who understand the requirements of business and recruitment - both locally and internationally.

Our Expertise
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Why choose us?
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Our Career Expertise

Our team have over 40 years experience in Human Resource Management, Resume Writing and Career Services, together with Masters degree qualifications. You will have a quality resume that will stand out from the crowd.

Our process is straightforward

We know that job seeking can be a stressful business. Our resume writers take the time to understand your needs and provide you with the high quality resume you deserve.

Every job seeker is an individual

Every job candidate has different needs. We take the time to understand your needs and tailor a resume and or cover letter that is individualised for your personal situation.

A market edge

In today's competitive marketplace, your resume has less than a minute to make an impression on a recruiter or prospective employer. We offer competitive rates for all levels of job candidates. Whether you are a school leaver or an experienced executive, we have a package to suit you.

Services Available Worldwide

Our writers have extensive local and international business experience. Irrespective of the field that you work in, we can design a customised resume for you.

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8 Steps Towards Becoming The Leader You Need To Be To Succeed

An important part of success in life is the ability to lead. It is important that we not only be able to lead others but be willing to lead ourselves. No one succeeds in life by simply following others. Sometimes we simply must strike a bold new path for ourselves.

Being a good leader is more than simply being at the forefront of the crowd. A leader must act. Too often in Australia we simply accept that someone looks or sounds like a leader and too rarely do we actually look at the actions that leader performs -- and that is the true test of leadership.
However, in order to become good leaders ourselves, we need to concentrate on actions rather than simple appearances. The title of this article refers to eight steps, but do not think of these as progressive steps like so many recipes or instruction manuals describe. Instead, think of these as actions that you must take on a regular basis.

First, be alert to new potentials. "Reality" is not absolute but rather subject to constant change. Think about inventors, explorers, and agents of social change who have achieved greatness. Some might simply say that certain people are successful because they are lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Maybe so, but if they hadn't had their eyes open for the opportunity, then it wouldn't have mattered if they were in the right place.

Second, accept inspiration from wherever it comes; even your opponents. The wisest leaders constantly study their competition. In war, politics, and business we constantly see examples of this research and reconnaissance. Too many times though a certain study, many concentrate on finding a weakness to exploit. If you want to a be a leader of positive change don't fall victim to this trend. Instead, if you find a weakness, make sure to avoid that pitfall yourself. If you find the strength then find a way to strengthen your own qualities to match.

Third, learn something new and promote in new ways every day. This means you must continually seek to expand your horizons, internally and externally. Feed your mind with new lessons and knowledge, but constantly expand your social horizons as well. Seek out and meet new people and immerse yourself in new social situations. You never know when these new experiences will help you in your leadership role.

Fourth, search for and find answers in subtle clues. Look beneath the surface and constantly question. This is an extension of the third step in that you are seeking new knowledge. But this also means that you will need to step off the traditional paths of knowledge. Don't simply read books in the literary canon or the bestsellers list. Take seminars rather than classes as there is more room for questioning and debate. Seek out the unconventional thinkers, teachers, and writers.

Fifth, improvise if no existing solutions are available. No excuses. Necessity is the mother of invention. How do you know it won't work if you've never tried it before? Remember, not all approaches need to come from the front. Look at your problem from all sides and systematically attempt different solutions in various combinations.

Six, make at least one person you care about happy every day. If you make it a point to be thoughtful and caring for one person every day then soon this thoughtful, caring behavior will become a habit and that habit will spread to the others around you. Making someone else happy also feeds your own personal happiness. Just imagine how much better the world would be if we all did a little bit more to spread happiness.

Seven, offer help, even if there's no apparent advantage to you. This means more than writing a cheque. It means giving of your time and energy and yourself. Sometimes it will mean helping someone you don't know and sometimes it can be a very personal action.

Finally, never let negativity be your last word on the subject. If your final words are negative than no matter how hopeful you may be about the potential of a project or action the lasting impression you give to others is one of negativity. Accentuate the positive and you are more likely to see a positive outcome.

If you follow these eight action steps not only you will be a better leader but also lead yourself to a more successful life.

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all our readers.  We thank you for your business and look forward  to working again with you in the new year.

Watch this space for further updates.  Shortly we will be releasing our calendar of Professional development workshops  to be held throughout the Sydney metropolitan area commencing from February 2014.  Workshops will be held in the areas of work health and safety, leadership, management, mentoring, business networking, presentation skills and many other areas. 

Further details will be placed here when they become available.  Updates will also be on our Facebook page.

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Who is a Leader?

This question on the surface appears to be an easy question, however the reality is complex.

People in certain roles are leaders, whether they’ve studied for the role, like a doctor, lawyer, teacher or minister… were elected to the role, such as an MP, mayor, Senator or Prime Minister... or worked up the through the organisation such as a supervisor, General Manager, Vice President or CEO.

You can ask most anyone the question “Who is a leader?” and those are the kinds of answers they will give you.
They are right, of course.  But they are only partially right.
Leaders aren’t leaders because of a job title. 
Leaders are leaders because they lead.
Which takes me back to my previous question – “Are people born leaders?” Yes they are. But it isn’t just a few that have been hand picked by our Creator or random genetics.
We have all been picked – genetics has selected us all.
We were all born to lead, in our own way.

We may not be the Chairman of the Board.  We may not be the person on the stage. 
We may not lead with oratory or flair.
We may lead by compassion. 
We may lead by example.
We all can lead.

We all have the ability to be remarkable leaders. 
Leadership isn’t about position.
Leadership isn’t about power.
Leadership is about potential – your potential.

You are a leader.  Claim and believe this to be true, for it is.  Stake your claim and make a difference in the world around you.  Your opportunities for leadership are endless.  The rewards are boundless.

Where will you lead?

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Are you a Leader?

A leader is a person who sees something that needs to be done, knows that they can help make it happen, and gets started.
A leader sees opportunity and captures it.
A leader sees a future that can be different and better, and helps others see that picture too.
A leader knows they can’t do it alone.
A leader is a coach.
A leader is an encourager.
A leader views change as their ally.
A leader is willing to take risks today for something better tomorrow.
A leader is a learner.
A leader is a communicator.
A leader is a coordinator.
A leader is a listener.
A leader takes a long view – letting their vision keep their daily steps on track.
A leader is passionate.
A leader motivates and inspires.
A leader values results.
A leader cares about more than results though; she cares about those who are following her lead.
A leader makes a difference in the lives of others.
A leader is all of these things and much more.


Discover your leadership potential. 

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Why does Leadership matter?

Parents universally hope that their children develop leadership qualities.  They know that leaders are people who are effective in what they do, are respected by others, and typically rewarded for those skills in a variety of ways.  It is in these formative years that, through our parents, we first see leadership as desirable and important.

As young people we look up to people around us that motivate and listen to us; people that seem like “real-life” heroes.  We consider these people leaders.

As we grow we begin to relate leaders to their jobs – ministers, teachers, police officers.  And later General Managers, corporate business partners and CEO’s . . .

As adults all of these thoughts and experiences define why we think leaders have desirable traits and play roles we admire (and why we desire these things for our children).

All of these experiences and thoughts help us define why leadership matters – it matters because leaders make a difference and can shape the future.  It matters because leaders are valued and valuable.  In everyone’s mind leadership, especially when it is good, matters.

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