“All businesses need to have a proactive approach to HR: this means identifying and addressing potential problems, as well as in developing and implementing new initiatives to improve the employee experience.”
Jenna describes herself as a juggler of life: she’s a busy business owner, mum and someone who always has random health matters pop up needing attention. But fear not – none of that stops her living her best life!
“All businesses need to have a simplistic, but robust, employee handbook. It’s really the bible on all people matters for a business and it sets the tone, expectations and boundaries of the employment relationship from day one.”
Renee is always looking to book the next getaway somewhere warm for some R&R!
“All businesses need to have a considered and considerate onboarding/induction framework. Onboarding is essential for setting the tone for the employee relationship and for setting employees up for success.”
On top of an Arts degree and Primary Education Masters, Sarah also holds a Diploma of Horticulture.
“All businesses need to have well-written and concise employment contracts and position descriptions. These documents are essential for mitigating risk and for supporting both employers and employees.”
Jessica is an artist outside her day job with Now Actually and was featured in British Vogue for her talented work.
“All businesses need to have clear and comprehensive policies and procedures in place. This includes everything from hiring and onboarding to performance management and termination. Having well-defined policies and procedures helps to ensure consistency and fairness, as well as minimising legal risks.”
Jacqui rides motorbikes and loves experiencing the freedom and excitement of the open road.
“All businesses need to have employment contracts in place. They’re essential for setting out the terms and conditions of employment and for protecting both the employer and the employee. They also need to be compliant with workplace law requirements and tailored to individual businesses.”
Olivia is known to be out exploring on weekends, whether that’s a hike in the mountains or checking out a beachside town.
“All businesses need to have the foundational HR elements embedded into their day-to-day operations to make sure everything runs smoothly. Without structure and process in the area of people, you can’t build a positive culture.”
Belinda is an avid BMX rider.
“All businesses need to have beautifully designed HR documents, which is something we love to do at Now Actually. When you take the time to make your HR documents and policies visually appealing, it makes you look more professional as an employer – plus, your employees are more likely to read and engage with the documents too!”
Felicity caught the travel bug after attending her first overseas trip as part of the Now Actually Retreat (after only working with us for 3 months!).
We’re always on the lookout for passionate and talented HR professionals ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out, Now (Actually) is the perfect time to get an inside look at what you can expect if you join our team.
