The HR Tipping Point: Who’s Really Managing People in Small to Mid-Sized Businesses? This short 2 minute survey is part of a research project looking at when and how small to mid sized businesses invest in HR and what happens when they don’t.We are looking for input from people working in businesses with fewer than 250 staff, whether that’s a startup, a local café, a trade business, or a growing professional firm.If your workplace employs staff, your experience matters.If you work in a larger organisation, please consider sharing this survey to a friend, family member or colleague who works in a smaller business.Name * Name First Name First Name Last Name Last Name Mobile # * Business Name * Your role in this Business? * How many people work in the business? * 1 – 4 5 – 14 15 – 19 20 – 49 50 – 99 100 – 199 200 – 249 250+Thanks for continuing with the survey.Please note that our main focus is on businesses with fewer than 250 employees.If you know someone who owns or works in a business under 250 staff, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could share this survey with them.Your support helps us gather meaningful insights; thank you! What Australian state or territory are you located in? * VictoriaNew South WalesQueenslandWestern AustraliaSouth AustraliaTasmaniaAustralian Capital TerritoryNorthern TerritoryOther (outside Australia) What Australian state or territory are you located in?Does the business have a dedicated HR person or HR resource? * Yes — in-house HR Yes — outsourced HR/consultant No — it’s managed by directors/owners No — it’s shared across other roles No — we don’t really have a people function Not sureNot sureAt the current size, do you believe a dedicated HR presence is necessary? * Yes — it’s essential for structure, culture and compliance Somewhat — it would help but not critical No — we manage fine without it Not sureNot sureWhat are the biggest people-related challenges you’ve seen in your business? (Select all that apply) * Hiring the right people Keeping staff engaged or motivated Performance issues or lack of accountability Unclear processes or policies Compliance with Awards or Fair Work None of the aboveNone of the above What’s one word or phrase you’d use to describe the ‘people experience’ in your business? * As a thank you for completing this survey, you’re invited to enter the draw to win a $100 Visa Gift Card.To be eligible:Complete this survey, thenVisit https://hrexcellencepartners.com.au/hr-heath-check/ and submit the free HR Health Check.Once submitted, HR Excellence Partners will briefly reach out to discuss your results — there’s no obligation or sales pitch, just a chance to raise awareness about people risks and opportunities in small businesses.To be eligible, you must either be located in Australia or representing a business that operates within Australia. Entries that do not meet this criteria will not be considered.Tick this box to opt into the $100 Visa gift card draw. Conditions apply. Opt In SubmitPrize Draw & HR Health Check – Terms & ConditionsBy submitting your details for a free HR Health Check via this form, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions:Eligibility:The prize draw is open to individuals who complete the HR Health Check form and are employed by or operate a business with fewer than 250 staff.You must provide a valid name and phone number to be eligible.You must either be located in Australia or representing a business that operates within Australia.Activation of the Draw:The $100 Visa gift card draw will only become active once 30 HR Health Checks have been completed and reviewed.Once this milestone is reached, one entrant will be selected at random from the pool of completed health checks.Selection and Notification:The winner will be chosen at random and notified via the email address provided.If the winner cannot be contacted within 7 days, another entrant may be selected.Privacy:All personal data provided will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy.Use of Information:Your details will only be used for the purpose of contacting you about the HR Health Check and prize draw.You will not be added to a mailing list unless you request it.General Conditions:No purchase is necessary.HR Excellence Partners reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion at any time.The Visa gift card is not exchangeable for cash or other services. If you are human, leave this field blank.
