QFF Believing that the value of any business lies in its staff. Now aiding small-medium business owners in the world of industrial relations. Discussing the importance of conversations in retaining good team members. (Episode 265 - Eve Nelson)

In this week’s episode of QFF, Rob Cameron interviews Eve Nelson, based in Tasmania, Australia. Eve Nelson is an HR specialist, an Industrial Relations Consultant, and a Managing Director at HRTAS. Surely a veteran in navigating the complex world of employee and industrial relations, and Fair Work legislation.

Eve aids small-medium business owners by teaching them ways how to maintain a solid consistent staff. Deliberating the importance of retaining good team members, and understanding why it’s hard doing it, however, blending it with solutions by the utilization of conversations.

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“One of the biggest issues with staff retention is employers not understanding what their staff needs.” — Eve Nelson.

“Have a conversation with the employee about where they're at in their life… And ask the question point blank, what is it that motivates you?” — Eve Nelson.

“Consult with your staff, consult with the ones doing the job on a day to day basis, on how they think things may be done better or differently.” — Eve Nelson.

“One thing I think a lot of businesses, be it small, medium, or large overlook what talents they've already got in the business.” — Eve Nelson.

“If your staff are happy, they're going to be more productive.” — Eve Nelson.

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