Entries by Ellie Crowther

Interview

Hiring the right people is crucial for the success of any residential building or trade business. Whether you’re looking for employees, contractors, subcontractors, or other construction personnel, a good interview process can help you find the best candidates. This article provides simple and effective tips to help you conduct successful interviews.

HR – What Is It?

Human Resources (HR) is an important part of any business, including construction and trade companies. HR helps manage the people who work for your business and ensures that everything runs smoothly. Setting up the right HR policies from the beginning can greatly benefit your business by aiding growth and making transitions easier.

Tips for Dealing with Negative Employees

Negative employees can have a significant impact on the morale and productivity of your team. Addressing negativity effectively is crucial to maintaining a positive and efficient work environment. This article provides tips for dealing with negative employees, a checklist of steps to take, and links to helpful government bodies and legal references in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

People Management

Managing your crew effectively is crucial to getting the job done right, on time, and within budget. If you’re a residential builder or tradie in Australia, your team’s productivity and morale can make or break your business. Here are 10 practical tips to help you improve crew management and boost your people skills internally. 

Outsourcing HR

In the busy world of residential building and trades, managing human resources (HR) can be a time-consuming and costly task.For many builders and tradies in Australia, outsourcing HR tasks to an external recruitment or people management company can be a smart move.

Hiring the Right Person for the Job

For Australian residential builders and tradies, assembling a skilled and reliable team is crucial to the success of any project.

Whether you’re looking for experienced trade professionals or eager apprentices, the hiring process can be challenging. This guide provides valuable insights and practical tips on how to hire the right trade professional or apprentice to join your crew.