Hey everyone! Sick leave can be one of those tricky areas to manage, especially in a small business. With flu season hopefully behind us 🤞, I thought it would be a great time to hear how everyone handles it in their companies. Do you have a formal process or policy in place? Do you require a medical certificate after a certain number of days? How do you balance showing empathy with ensuring the business continues to run smoothly? I’d love to hear your stories—whether it’s what’s worked well or lessons learned the hard way!

I recently shared a reel about the importance of daily recognition for leaders. (Not a huge fan of being in front of the camera, but I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and doing more of it! 🎥) Here’s the truth: Your personal habits of recognising your staff are critical—it’s step one. But building a culture of recognition is the long-term goal, and as we all know, it starts at the top—with you. It’s not just about celebrating the big wins, but about acknowledging the day-to-day efforts that often go unnoticed. Here are some simple actions you can take to start building these recognition habits today: 1. Be Intentional with Daily Praise Make it a point to recognise at least one team member every day for something specific they did well. It doesn’t have to be big—just deliberate in showing appreciation for their efforts. Example: “I really appreciated the way you stepped in to support the team on that call today. It made a huge difference.” 2. Recognise the Process, Not Just the Results Recognising effort and dedication is just as important as celebrating outcomes. Acknowledge the hard work and resilience, even if things didn’t go perfectly help people in turning up each day and giving it their 100% - consistently. Example: “I know the project didn’t go exactly as planned, but I saw how much effort you put into finding solutions. That hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.” 3. Follow Up on Personal Details Recognition doesn’t stop at work achievements. Remember important personal details—birthdays, hobbies, family milestones—and follow up on them. This shows genuine care and builds deeper connections. If you need to keep notes on this to help you remember - do it! Just be sure to keep this secure inline with your privacy policies 👍. Example: “How did your son’s 1st day at school go? I remember you explaining that he was really looking forward to it!”. 4. Be Consistent and Genuine Consistency is key. Make recognition part of your daily routine, not an afterthought. And be genuine—sincere recognition builds trust and encourages your team to keep giving their best.

Welcome to our new members from the NDIS Success Community! 👋 Feel free to introduce yourself through out into post. Should you have any burning HR questions, I'd encourage you to put up a post so we can dive right into helping you navigate these. Looking forward to meeting you all, Phil

We’re about to take things to the next level here at HR Help Hub! 💥💥💥 Our popular - Essentials HR Pack – with almost 100 essential HR resources – will soon be available right here on Skool! This is a massive step forward for us, bringing all the critical tools you need for effective HR management into one place. Whether it’s Employment Agreements (drafted by lawyers), Policies & Procedures (modern & relevant), or nearly 100 Onboarding Resources, this pack will make it easier for you to manage your HR processes seamlessly and be an employer of choice within your market. What’s in it for you? - Instant Access to Resources: Download the documents you need, anytime, directly from Skool. - Training Made Simple: We’re offering clear, step-by-step tutorials on how to use each resource, so you’re never left guessing (this includes video walkthroughs) - Real-Time Support & Updates: Use Skool to ask questions, join discussions, and stay up to date with the latest changes to the resources. This pack is designed to provide huge value for our community, giving you everything you need to level up your HR processes in one convenient platform. Exclusive Access for Pack Members Members who have purchased the Essentials HR Pack will get full access to all the resources and training via the classroom feature on Skool. If you haven’t purchased the pack yet, you’re still welcome to remain part of the HR Help Hub, though the classroom feature will not be available to you. More details are coming in our formal release – but for now, get ready for something big! Want more info on the current Essentials HR Pack? - check it out here https://humanpower.au/product/essentials-hr-pack/ Stay tuned! 🙌

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