Episodes
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Affordable Employee Benefits: Creative Solutions for Small Businesses
In this episode of the My HR Partner Podcast, host Karen Hillen dives into the world of employee benefits tailored for small businesses. With guest Adam, they explore cost-effective and innovative ways to keep employees engaged and valued without breaking the bank. Learn practical tips on...
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Navigating Employee Termination: Ethical and Practical Insights
In this episode of the My HR Partner Podcast, hosts Adam Bell and Karen Hillen tackle the tough topic of employee termination. Karen provides valuable guidance on the ethical considerations and best practices for handling terminations, from redundancy to performance issues. Learn about the...
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Enhancing Team Performance: Implementing Effective Training Programs
In this episode of the My HR Partner Podcast, hosts Adam Bell and Karen Hillen delve into the importance of ongoing training for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They explore various types of training programs, from on-the-job mentoring to formal qualifications, and discuss the benefits…
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Fair Work Compliance for SMEs
In this episode of the My HR Partner podcast, host Adam Bell sits down with Karen Hillen to delve into the complexities of Fair Work compliance for small to medium enterprises. Karen explains the essentials of the Fair Work Act, its key components, and practical steps businesses can take to…
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HR Strategies for Scaling your Business
In this episode of the MyHRPartner podcast, Karen Hillen delves into the essential HR strategies needed for businesses experiencing rapid growth. Karen discusses the importance of planning and implementing robust HR processes to manage an expanding team effectively. She covers topics like...
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Flexible Working Arrangements
In this episode of the My HR Partner podcast, host Karen Hillen explores the increasingly essential topic of flexible work arrangements in today's business environment. Discover the legal rights of employees to request flexibility, the practicalities of implementing flexible hours, remote work…
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Maximising Employee Retention
In this insightful episode of the My HR Partner Podcast, hosts Karen Hillen and Adam dive into the critical topic of employee retention for small to medium businesses. Karen, a seasoned HR expert from My HR Partner, shares valuable strategies to help business owners keep their star players on the...
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Mastering the Art of Onboarding: Setting Your New Hires Up for Success
In this episode of the My HR Partner podcast, we explore the crucial process of onboarding and how it can make or break the success of new employees in your business. Host and HR expert Karen Hillen delves into the nuts and bolts of effective onboarding, emphasizing the importance of preparation,...
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Mediation in the Workplace
In this episode, join HR expert Karen Hillen as she discusses the importance of having a robust conflict resolution and mediation strategy in the workplace. From understanding common conflicts to navigating the mediation process effectively, Karen shares valuable insights and practical tips for...
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The Untapped Power of Exit Interviews
In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked world of exit interviews, uncovering their potential as a powerful tool for small to medium-sized businesses. From constructing effective exit interviews to interpreting and implementing feedback, we explore how businesses can turn departing...
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Optimising Employee Performance
Discover the untapped potential of performance management and appraisals in this episode with HR expert Karen Hillen. Learn how these practices, often seen negatively, can be transformative for businesses, fostering a positive culture and nurturing talent effectively. Unlock the keys to HR…
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Navigating Serious Misconduct
In this episode of the My HR Partner Podcast, Adam Bell and Karen Hillen explore the nuances of serious misconduct, emphasising the emotional context and need for a fair process before instant dismissal. Karen introduces her on-demand advice service, offering flexible and cost-effective HR...
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Company Policies Unwrapped
Discover the backbone of business success in the latest episode of My HR Partner Podcast. Karen Hillen returns to demystify the world of HR policies and procedures, emphasising their crucial role in establishing clear guidelines for businesses of all sizes. Tune in for expert insights on...
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The Importance of Employment Contracts
In this episode of the My HR Partner Podcast, Karen Hillen highlights the critical role of employment contracts in HR management. She emphasises the importance of having written agreements that outline expectations and entitlements, preventing disputes and fostering clear communication between...
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Employee Leave Entitlements
In this informative podcast episode, Karen Hillen discusses a wide range of leave entitlements and policies in Australia, covering topics such as annual leave, personal carer's leave, parental leave, public holidays, and even the relatively new family and domestic violence leave. She also…
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Prioritising Health and Safety
In this podcast episode, Karen Hillen explores the fundamental importance of health and safety in businesses of all sizes, emphasising the need for robust policies and procedures. Join them as we discuss how staying well-informed and proactive can help mitigate risks and ensure a safe and secure...
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Managing Employee Performance
Join us in this episode of the My HR Partner Podcast as Karen Hillen, a HR expert, delves into the world of managing employee performance. Discover the importance of addressing subpar performance while nurturing employee growth, the significance of clear documentation, and how these practices...
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Ending Employment
In this episode of the My HR Partner Podcast, Karen Hillen dives into the intricacies of ending employment, covering topics such as probationary periods, unfair dismissals, and the complexities of redundancy. Karen emphasises the importance of proper processes, documentation, and seeking expert...
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Understanding Recruitment
In this episode of the "My HR Partner Podcast," Karen Hillen shares valuable insights on HR, recruitment, and workplace dynamics. She discusses the importance of clear job descriptions, effective interview techniques, and the role of technology in modern hiring processes, offering practical…
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Payroll and Compliance
Join host Karen Hillen in the debut episode of the My HR Partner Podcast as she demystifies payroll intricacies, delves into compliance essentials, and shares invaluable HR strategies for business triumph. Tune in for expert insights that will transform the way you approach HR in your…
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About this show
Talking all things HR to help you make sure you are dotting the "i"s and crossing the "t"s ensuring you have everything in place to have a thriving business with happy employees.
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