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The HR Link: People-First Conversations

The HR Link: People-First Conversations

Auteur(s): Amy Christopherson - Grounded HR
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 The HR Link: People-First Conversations is the podcast for Australian business owners who want clarity, confidence, and compassion in managing their teams. Hosted by Amy Christopherson, founder of Grounded HR, each short and practical episode transforms HR from overwhelming and compliance-heavy into a people-first advantage. Expect expert tips on compliance in Australia, real-world HR examples, and actionable tips designed for busy business owners. Whether you’re hiring your first employee, navigating tricky team dynamics, or building a positive workplace culture, The HR Link is for you.Amy Christopherson - Grounded HR Économie
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  • How to Reduce Staff Turnover in Small Business (Without Pay Rises)

    How to Reduce Staff Turnover in Small Business (Without Pay Rises)
    Jan 5 2026

    Many small business owners believe the only way to keep great staff is to offer bigger pay rises, but HR in small business is far more human than that. Retention is deeply influenced by how supported, valued, and trusted your people feel day to day. In this episode, Amy shares practical ways to strengthen engagement so your team chooses to stay.

    Amy explores the real reasons people stay in a business and why retention is rarely just about salary. Drawing on industry data and years of HR experience, she breaks down simple, people-first strategies that help small businesses create workplaces where staff feel connected, recognised, and supported. These insights will help you improve retention without increasing costs.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why strong retention relies more on culture, clarity, and connection than pay

    • How to use recognition and two-way feedback to build trust and engagement

    • What flexible, trust-based work arrangements look like in practice for small business

    • How to align growth and purpose so that employees feel motivated to stay

    • Leadership shifts that make the biggest difference to reducing turnover


    Keeping great employees doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With a few intentional changes, you can create a workplace where people feel valued and want to stay long term. Amy’s guidance will help you build confidence as a leader and ensure your HR practices genuinely support the people who keep your business running.


    Resources & Links

    – Explore The HR Link: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/the-hr-link

    – Get in touch for a Free Call with Amy to see how people-first HR can support your small business: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/contact

    – Get The People First Performance Pack: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/grab-the-people-first-performance-pack


    Free HR resources for small business owners:

    • Employee Engagement Checklist: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/grab-the-engagement-checklist

    • Guide to Managing Underperformance: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/grab-the-people-first-performance-pack

    • Contracts Checklist https://www.groundedhr.com.au/grab-the-contracts-checklist

    • 7 HR Steps to Hiring a Superstar https://www.groundedhr.com.au/grab-the-7-key-hr


    👉 Follow The HR Link on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode.


    Timestamps

    00:00 - Introduction: Why Staff Stay Beyond Pay

    02:40 - Strategy 1: Recognition and Feedback

    04:29 - Strategy 2: Flexible, Trust-Based Work Arrangements

    07:35 - Strategy 3: Growth and Purpose

    09:15 - Real-World Examples of Retention Strategies

    10:23 - Leadership Tips to Improve Retention


    About The HR Link: People-First Conversations

    The HR Link: People-First Conversations is the podcast for Australian business owners who want to manage their teams with clarity, care, and confidence. Hosted by Amy Christopherson, founder of Grounded HR, each episode brings you short, practical conversations that simplify HR and centre the humans inside your business.

    Whether you’re hiring your first employee, navigating team challenges, or just want to make sure you’re “doing it right,” this podcast will give you the tools and reassurance you need.

    New episodes are released fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7am. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.


    Connect with Grounded HR

    – Website: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/

    – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedhr.au/

    – Grounded HR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groundedhr/

    – Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-christopherson-au/

    – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GroundedHR.au/

    – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundedHR

    – Explore The HR Link, your HR Partner in Your Pocket: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/the-hr-link


    Disclaimer

    The HR Link: People-First Conversations is here to share people-first insights and education, not legal advice. Every business is unique, so we encourage you to seek tailored guidance for your own circumstances.
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    13 min
  • Hiring Your First Employee? Here’s What You Need to Know

    Hiring Your First Employee? Here’s What You Need to Know
    Dec 15 2025
    Hiring your first employee is one of the biggest milestones in HR in small business, but it often comes with overwhelm, confusion and worries about getting things wrong. This episode will help you feel more prepared, more confident and more supported as you step into this next stage of business growth.In this practical and reassuring episode, Amy walks you through the essential steps to take before hiring your first team member. She breaks down culture, job design, compliance, contracts, onboarding and the realities small business owners often miss when preparing to employ someone for the first time. You will finish feeling clearer about what to do, what to avoid and how to set your new employee up for success.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How to know when it is the right time to hire• Why cultural fit matters more than technical skill• What small business owners must understand about awards and compliance• Why contracts need to be clear, tailored and legally sound• How to onboard and support your new employee in the first three monthsResources & Links– Explore The HR Link: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/the-hr-link– Get in touch for a Free Call with Amy to see how people-first HR can support your small business: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/contact – Get The People First Performance Pack: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/grab-the-people-first-performance-pack – Free HR resources for small business owners: •⁠ 7 HR Steps to Hiring a Superstar⁠ • Employee Engagement Checklist • Contracts Checklist 👉 Follow The HR Link on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and the early excitement of hiring00:30 The nerves and opportunity in bringing on your first employee00:56 Understanding overwhelm and compliance basics01:23 Why cultural fit is essential01:50 Strategic planning and identifying when to hire02:16 Early indicators that it is time to recruit02:37 Facing legal fears and hiring responsibilities03:02 Risks of underpayment and compliance mistakes03:31 Steps in the hiring process and why to seek help04:22 Defining the role and job design04:45 Why strong contracts matter05:15 How to advertise the role05:33 Paying above award and hiring for fit05:53 Skills versus fit in small business hiring06:17 Contracts, payroll and superannuation setup06:36 Why to involve HR or your accountant early09:18 Induction and onboarding foundations09:39 Setting your new employee up for success10:03 A clear guide for the first three months10:36 Free hiring checklist availableAbout The HR Link: People-First ConversationsThe HR Link: People-First Conversations is the podcast for Australian business owners who want to manage their teams with clarity, care, and confidence. Hosted by Amy Christopherson, founder of Grounded HR, each episode brings you short, practical conversations that simplify HR and centre the humans inside your business.Whether you’re hiring your first employee, navigating team challenges, or just want to make sure you’re “doing it right,” this podcast will give you the tools and reassurance you need.New episodes are released fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7am. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.Connect with Grounded HR– Website: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedhr.au/ – Grounded HR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groundedhr/ – Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-christopherson-au/ – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GroundedHR.au/ – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundedHR – Explore The HR Link, your HR Partner in Your Pocket: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/the-hr-linkDisclaimerThe HR Link: People-First Conversations is here to share people-first insights and education, not legal advice. Every business is unique, so we encourage you to seek tailored guidance for your own circumstances.
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    12 min
  • How to Create HR Policies That Actually Work (Without the Jargon)

    How to Create HR Policies That Actually Work (Without the Jargon)
    Dec 1 2025
    Many small business owners know they need HR policies but feel overwhelmed by where to start. In HR in small business, the challenge is often not creating policies, but creating ones that are actually useful, understood, and aligned with the way your team works. This episode will help you strip back the complexity and build policies that support clarity, compliance, and culture.In this practical conversation, Amy breaks down how small business owners can create policies that genuinely reflect their values, protect their team, and meet legal obligations. She explains why policies fail, how to simplify them, and how to build a policy framework that strengthens communication and culture over time. This episode is designed to help you feel more confident, less overwhelmed, and supported as you build the foundations of HR in your business.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why most small business HR policies fail and how to fix them• How to write policies that reflect your values, mission, and vision• The legal and compliance requirements every policy must include• Why plain language matters and how to make policies easy to understand• How to roll out and reinforce policies so they stay alive in your businessResources & Links– Explore The HR Link:– Get in touch for a Free Call with Amy to see how people-first HR can support your small business. – Get The People First Performance Pack – Free HR resources for small business owners: • Employee Engagement Checklist • Guide to Managing Underperformance • Contracts Checklist • 7 HR Steps to Hiring a Superstar👉 Follow The HR Link on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode.Timestamps0:00 Introduction and why policies often fail0:22 Making policies simple and meaningful0:49 The risks of overly complex HR documents1:34 Understanding compliance in small business HR2:27 Why every small business needs written policies3:33 Where to find help and policy support4:26 Step 1: Start with legal essentials4:51 Step 2: Use clear, plain language5:36 Step 3: Reinforce and regularly review policies6:23 Reviewing policies6:52 The role of leadership in consistent enforcement8:15 Building your manual over time8:40 Setting realistic policy goals9:01 HR support available for policies and proceduresAbout The HR Link: People-First ConversationsThe HR Link: People-First Conversations is the podcast for Australian business owners who want to manage their teams with clarity, care, and confidence. Hosted by Amy Christopherson, founder of Grounded HR, each episode brings you short, practical conversations that simplify HR and centre the humans inside your business.Whether you’re hiring your first employee, navigating team challenges, or just want to make sure you’re “doing it right,” this podcast will give you the tools and reassurance you need.New episodes are released fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7am. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.Connect with Grounded HR– Website: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedhr.au/ – Grounded HR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groundedhr/ – Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-christopherson-au/ – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GroundedHR.au/ – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundedHR – Explore The HR Link, your HR Partner in Your Pocket: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/the-hr-linkDisclaimerThe HR Link: People-First Conversations is here to share people-first insights and education, not legal advice. Every business is unique, so we encourage you to seek tailored guidance for your own circumstances.
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    11 min
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