A Word from the Editor

Welcome to the latest addition of the Access HR Newsletter, In this newsletter we will be focusing on the harmonizat... » read more

A Word From the Editor

Welcome to the latest edition of Access News. As you are aware the economy has changed once again, therefore in this... » read more

Agreements under the Fair Work Act

The types of agreements employers can enter into with their employees, and in some cases, the way in which the curr... » read more

Unfair Dismissal - Effective 1st July 2009

The New Unfair Dismissal regime became effective on 1st July 2009.  It is predicted that Fair Work Ac... » read more

Interview Tips for Employers

The interview is the most important part of the recruitment process.  So after shuffling through a pi... » read more

Question Time - Top 10 Interview Questions

The following are some questions that are usually used in interviews to obtain all the information th... » read more

The Value of HR

Human resources is at the centre of a whirlwind of economic change.  Its role within organizations is... » read more

Interview Tips for Job Seekers

Job interviews may be nerve racking but they are the most important part of the job searching process... » read more

Work/Life Balance During the Recession

Due to the economic crisis, companies are under pressure and are looking at how to reduce their costs... » read more

How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter

Access HR receive many covering letters each day, and in discussions with our candidates we often hea... » read more

How to Write a Resume to Stand Out from the Crowd

The resume that you submit to an organization is the first impression the person recruiting has of yo... » read more

Think about Temporary Employees: A Worthwhile Solution

Definition of Temporary Employment   Different industries refer to a temporary position in differen... » read more

Temporary Employment: Recognize The Opportunity

Why Temporary Employment?   There are many misconceptions about temporary employment, resulting in ... » read more

How to cut company costs and maintain a happy workforce

Most organizations are looking to limit their costs and manage these more effectively.  Companies are... » read more

Credit Crunch: Reorganizing Your Company

Many companies are under intense pressure due to the economic gloom which has swept through the US, and is now caus... » read more

Motivating Employees: Non Financial Motivators

We all understand that keeping employees motivated is good for business.  But in a time where we are ... » read more

Stress Factors

Stress claims under workers compensation and common law are increasing.  WorkCover Victoria, for exam... » read more

HR and Finance: down with Fridays

Just 3 percent of Australian finance and HR managers thought Friday was their most   productive worki... » read more

How to improve your decision making

Why is it important? Being able to make the right call at the right time, often while under pressure... » read more

Guidelines on Becoming an Effective Team Member

Working on teams can be rewarding, but at the same time can be just as frustrating.  It is important ... » read more

HPT = High Performance Teams

“High Performance Teams are the supercharged way to lead organizational change” Utilising high per... » read more

Temp Star

Access HR believes all our temporary employees contribute and perform extraordinarily and should be r... » read more

Temp Star

Access HR believes all our temporary employees contribute and perform extraordinarily and should be r... » read more

How To: Overcome Technophobia

Everybody’s stereotypical IT person mostyly looks the same: nerdy, bad hair (possibly still cut by mu... » read more

Negative Impacts of Technology in the Workplace

Technology in the workplace has many positives with efficiency, cutting costs and on a whole making the whole proce... » read more

Gen Y: shd I work 4 u?

Australian employers must embrace new communications technologies as part of their workplace toolbox ... » read more

Temp Star

Access HR believes all our temporary employees contribute and perform extraordinarily and should be r... » read more

Baby Boomers Back in Business

We’ve all heard about the Baby Boomers, but did you know that by the year 2020 most will have reached... » read more

Differences between the Generations

Business leaders need to be doing more than just observing the changing times- they must understand t... » read more

TempStar

Access HR believes all our temporary employees contribute and perform extraordinarily and should be r... » read more

Lack of Understanding of Key Skills

·         Only 42 percent of companies are addressing their skills and capability needs for the next ... » read more

Coaching with Access HR

Why have coaching?   Access HR has integrated coaching into their organisation to assist clients ... » read more

How To Find A Coach

In contrast to mentoring, a coach does not need to have direct experience of your job, and most likel... » read more

Inspire Career Confidence

An employee who has any concern about their future at a company is unlikely to perform effectively or... » read more

Breakthrough Ideas

Breakthrough or innovative ideas sets aside organization’s top employees (world-class players) from t... » read more

How To: Make 2007 Successful

Survive the First 100 Days:  It is generally accepted that the initial months in your first role are ... » read more

Temp Star

Access HR believes all our temporary employees contribute and perform extraordinarily and should be r... » read more

Website Review

http://wordtips.vitalnews.com Do you have a Microsoft Word problem that is tying you (and your sto... » read more

Access HR Tempstar

Access HR believes all our temporary employees contribute and perform extraordinarily and should be r... » read more

Skills Shortage forecast will continue - Lets think outside the Square to secure quality employees

Significant wage rises are predicted for 2007 as the candidate pool shrinks In 2005 – 2006 the workforce grew by 2... » read more

How To: Manage E-mail Overload: Steps To Get You Started

One of the biggest time-wasters is handling or not handling e-mail.  There are people who have a back... » read more

Small Talk

Twenty-Three per cent of Australian employees have the least amount of respect for politicians when it comes to job... » read more

Visa Crackdown on employers

“Under current law, there is no obligation on employers to check the work rights of employees, even where there is ... » read more

Access HR Tempstar

Access HR believes all our temporary employees contribute and perform extraordinarily and should be recognized for ... » read more

How To: Change Jobs

There are many reasons for changing jobs, but top of the list are job dissatisfaction and career prog... » read more

Relationships most important in workplace

The Australian workforce considers relationships with colleagues one of the main factors influencing ... » read more

Access HR Tempstar

At Access HR we believe all our temporary employees contribute and perform      extraordinarily and s... » read more

Fair Pay Commission Explained

A New, Independent Wage Setting Body. To make the system simpler and fairer, a new and totally ind... » read more

Caution on Unfair Dismissals

With the Federal Government’s WorkChoices laws coming into effect in late March, the Human Rights and Equal Opportu... » read more

WORKCHOICES - Are you ready?

The Federal Government’s overhaul of our industrial relations system WorkChoices has come into effect as of 31st Ma... » read more

Access HR Tempstar

At Access HR we believe all our temporary employees contribute and perform extraordinary and should be recognized f... » read more

Move That Body - Occupational Health and Safety Ideas

Sitting at an office desk all day can become tiring and straining on your body.  Here are some helpfu... » read more

Tips for Interviewing

The interview process is the one opportunity that you have to prove that you have what it takes to ex... » read more

Mentor as Anything

Getting your own mentor is not only the latest “must have” work accessory, but it’s a speeding bullet... » read more

What Do I Do If I Am Injured During An Assignment?

1.                  Seek medical attention immediately / consult the first aid officer 2.                  Repor... » read more

Access HR Tempstar

At Access HR we believe all our temporary employees contribute and perform extraordinarily and should be recognized... » read more

Tips for Temping

1.       Always arrive to an assignment 5—10 minutes early to allow yourself to settle in.   2.         A good te... » read more

Introducing the team at Access HR

Anna Lane – Director / HRM Consultant As Director and having recently completed her Masters in Business HRM, Ann... » read more