Chapter 19

Ten Ways to Build a Successful Employment Relationship

In This Chapter

arrow Looking before you leap

arrow Opening your business to a new employee

arrow Outlining what you want from employees

arrow Understanding the importance of consistency

arrow Ensuring staff get a fair go

N o doubt, you’re like everyone else and would love to know the secret formula to successful employment relationships, but I have bad news for you — a secret formula doesn’t exist. The good news is that many tried and true methods that characterise successful employment relationships are available, and I share some of them with you in this chapter.

Do Your Homework before Employing

A job opportunity exists for everyone in Australian workplaces. Sometimes, however, that opportunity isn’t in your small business. Doing your homework before you employ is vital to a successful employment relationship. Needing to get someone on board quickly is often the commercial reality, and this is all fine and good, but if you haven’t identified ...

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