Employers Tips

Being in the recruitment game for over 20 years I see common mistakes made through the hiring process. Here are the 5 top mistakes and how to avoid making them, so you recruit right the first [...]

Christmas parties are a great way to reward your workers at the end of a hard year – and they probably deserve it. However, there are legal implications and risks that come with too much [...]

In this age of entrepreneurs, innovative products are being made available to bridge ‘market gaps’ at an astonishing rate.  Unfortunately, many innovators lack the resources necessary to [...]

When a small business employs another person, it can be a very big decision. If you are a fan of statistics, you can make it sound very impressive. I grew my company by 25 % last quarter. Really [...]

A job description is like a GPS, it gives directions in safe and accurate way to the correct destination. It is not just list of duties. Job description is a working document and offers several [...]

Earlier this month sparked the beginning stages of the implementation of the Human Rights Act (“the Act”) that was passed in Queensland on 27 February 2019. As part of the first stage of the [...]

Setting clear expectations with your clients, your team, your contractors and your suppliers is so important. STORY TIME: One of my previous businesses was a team building and training business. [...]

  “Hang on, I have an employment contract in place, isn’t that enough?” That is a common statement amongst SME’s, but unfortunately nothing could be further from the truth. Let [...]

From time to time you might be seeking the experience, behaviours and characteristics that are common within a specific age group. Without being discriminatory and landing yourself in hot water, [...]

In a world that is focused on increasing productivity by implementing technology and machines, businesses in Australia are reconsidering the need for the roles that once played an integral part [...]

It can be easy to confuse quality over quantity. Just because there is more does not necessarily mean it’s better. I was reminded of this simple concept the other day when I sat down with a [...]

What is ‘Workplace Culture’ really about? Let’s start with what it’s NOT. Having a modern kitchen with an espresso machine is NOT. The cookie jar – (even though that would score some [...]

Despite the complexity of the Work Health & Safety Act, the basic principle of Workplace Safety is fairly simple. Here we would like to share with you the one single, most effective action [...]

During the interview stage, most employers and most employees will google as much information as they can about the other, and check their LinkedIn and Facebook profiles. It is still very common [...]

Being a business owner is exciting.  You can make your own decisions and secure your future whilst doing what you love.  However, being in business is also complicated.  Having a ‘good’ business [...]

The importance of having effective and well-drafted employment contracts in place cannot be understated. Don’t leave this to chance! As surprising as it may sound, in Australia there is no lawful [...]

When it comes to sourcing the right candidates to apply for your vacancy, there are two things to get RIGHT. Your Pitch and; Your Marketing Strategy So where do you find the right candidates and [...]

Human resource management is critical when managing sick or injured employees as it is fraught with numerous legal risks. To reduce the legal risk to business, employers need to take a proactive [...]

Growing up I used to love horse riding.  When I was seven, I asked my parents if I could have my own pony.  My dad said he would pay half but I had to pay the other half.  Well with my first [...]