Charles Sturt University (CSU) will present a free seminar on human resource management, in Orange on 22 August, as part of a series of Small Business Management Foundation Seminars. CSU Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management course director Dr Lan Snell will chair the seminar and said the small business sector makes up over 90 per cent of workplaces in Australia. “Small businesses face a number of challenges regarding human resource practices,” she said. “These include understanding legislation on work and pay conditions, and how to recruit and retain staff. This session covers these issues as well as providing an understanding of how to access low cost dispute resolution services, how to handle unfair practices, and solutions to the onerous administration requirements related to running a small business.” Ms Yasmin King, NSW Commissioner for Small Business will be a guest speaker at the seminar which is presented in conjunction with the Orange Business Chamber, NSW Business Chamber, Orange City Council and Orange Ex Services Club. “The Seminars will be short, sharp, engaging sessions that address the challenges in small business management,” Dr Snell said. The topics include marketing, finance, and human resources.