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The employer's guide to onboarding first time workers 

It can be easy to overlook that commencing a new job can be both exciting and daunting for employees, especially if it's their first time on the payroll. As an employer, it's essential to create a supportive and welcoming environment that helps new hires transition smoothly into their roles. This post explores how employers can  successfully integrate first time workers into the business.

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ATO MASTERCLASS: SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS

The ATO has an online learning platform designed by small businesses for small businesses: Essentials to strengthen your small business. Essentials to strengthen your small business provides free and professional courses to support small businesses improve their tax, super and business management knowledge. Everyone is invited to participate in the upcoming Masterclass series, taking place over six months. The next session is on April 14th, detailing the beginning stages of starting your own small business. Head here to register and upskill your enterprise!

 

SUPPORT DIVERSITY WITHIN THE WORKFORCE WITH BUSINESS VICTORIA

Harmony Week is all about inclusivity, respect, and a sense of belong. As an employer, it is important to learn the ways in which you can support a diverse workforce. A diverse workforce enhances your business with different views, experience and knowledge. It helps promote better performance, higher productivity, more creativity, improved staff health, and a lower risk of discrimination within your workplace.