Sometimes, it’s who you know Nepobaby is THE insult in Hollywood at the moment.  Anyone who has a family connection in ‘the biz’ seems to be having their success downgraded because they got a leg up because of who they know.  It doesn’t seem to matter that the individual may actually be truly gifted. The […]

We often get asked by clients if they can ‘trial’ a new employee before confirming their employment. We're also approached by clients wanting to put on an unpaid intern. It's usually framed that it will be an outstanding opportunity for the potential intern to gather real life work experience. We have a bit to say […]

Employee disengagement is becoming more common in today’s workplaces. Often described as “quiet quitting,” it can leave leaders unsure how to respond. In this blog, we explore the early signs of disengagement and practical leadership strategies to address it before it affects performance, culture and team morale.

Right now, many industries are battling strong demand for skilled talent. In simple terms: it’s a candidate market and good people have choices. So, how do you make sure your business stands out and attracts the right talent?Here are practical, proven strategies to help you bring in great candidates. 1. Refresh Your Job Ad If you’ve been running […]

And how to stop them before they cost you time, money and sleep. In 2026, business scams are no longer easy to spot, especially for small and medium businesses without dedicated IT teams. Here at HR Staff n’ Stuff we are certainly not experts in cybersecurity! However, over the past 12 months several of our […]