Alan Price

CEO, BrightHR and Group Chief Operating Officer

About Alan Price

Alan is the CEO at BrightHR and is an employment law and HR expert with an impressive 18 years of experience in employee relations, holding several memberships and fellowships with reputable associations such as the CIPD, CMI, Australian Human Resources Institute, and Canadian Human Resource Professional Association. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council. With such a vast array of qualifications and experience, Alan is a reliable and leading authoritative source for all your HR, employment law and business leadership needs.
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Is your business losing hundreds of minutes to time theft?

Time is money as the old saying goes. So, what happens when employees take advantage of the time that is so valuable to your business? This is known as ‘time theft’ and it’s an incredibly common issue for modern businesses. Let’s explore the issue of time theft, uncovering some scenarios where time theft occurs, and help you find the best solution...

Group of four employees engages in objective setting at a table.

Why objectives at work are important?

In the hustle and bustle of running a business, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Deadlines pile up, priorities shift, and teams can get caught up in the chaos of the day-to-day. That’s where performance objectives come in. They act as a compass providing clarity, focus and direction. Helping your employees understand exactly what’s...

Business team members deliberating on strategy and performance objectives to enhance their business plan.

Understanding the concept of performance objectives

Let’s talk about performance objectives. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around in performance management meetings or sprinkled into quarterly reviews. But what exactly are performance objectives, and why should they matter to you as an employer? Here’s the thing: performance objectives aren’t just a box-ticking exercise or something to whip...

Business owner looking at watch at a desk with a newspaper and laptop.

Time management: Essential tips for busy business owners

Running a business is a constant balancing act. And for busy business owners, time is often your most precious resource. From managing employees and finances to fostering customer relationships, it’s easy to feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. That’s where time management comes in—a critical skill that helps you take control of your...

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Setting SMART goals for your employees

Setting new goals and objectives for your employees is stage one of the performance management cycle. Getting this right can have a huge impact on the performance of individual employees and the success of your business. SMART goals have become a universally applicable, and popular method for setting goals that works for almost all types of roles...

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Performance Management

Performance management plays a significant role in the effective management of your employees and the growth of your business. Whether you are a HR professional, manage a team, or own a business, understanding performance management and knowing how to implement it will be beneficial for business success! And did you know that there’s performance...