Employers Tips

The rise in online activites worldwide has led to the wide-scale collection and misuse of personal data. This were evident in the recent Facebook scandal, where a political research [...]

The statistics around mental health and suicide in the construction industry is confronting to say the least. Our construction workers are more than twice as likely to take their own life as [...]

Who wouldn’t want to be a chef? If you watch Master Chef you will know that you’re are destined for an endless parade of TV appearances, awards nights, riches and fame…. Sadly, there is a [...]

As part of its commitment to increase employment opportunities across the state, the Queensland Government offer up to $20,000 to employers in regional QLD and parts of SE QLD who hire a young [...]

The maximum amount that an employee may recover if their unfair dismissal application is successful is capped at the equivalent of half the current high-income threshold, which, as of July 1st [...]

As you may be aware, the Fair Work Commission has announced that all Modern Award minimum rates increase by 3.5% applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2018. Award [...]

If so, it is critical that you understand your obligations under the new Labour Hire Licensing Scheme.   Many Industries use labour hire from time to time including Construction Labourers, [...]

Signature Staff has been the recruitment game for two decades and we have found a number of free online tools to assist us with our processes. Feel free to check them out yourself. Job-boards [...]

The importance of having effective and well-drafted employment contracts in place cannot be understated. Don’t leave this to chance! If you don’t scrutinise your contracts to make sure they’re [...]

Just like product advertising, you must seek to understand precisely what your target audience wants and make sure to broadcast how your position will achieve that for them. Top 3 mistakes [...]

There’s nothing like being a victim and having to live with the knowledge that the truth may never be believed. Up to now, many victims of sexual harassment in the workforce have suffered [...]

Why are new staff inductions so important? There is no secret that employees are the most important assets to a business. Most of us understand the critical importance of a comprehensive [...]

I think my Employee has abandoned their employment – What do I do? So your employee walked off the job or failed to show up for work without letting you know. What now? Whilst it would be [...]

How can you avoid being sledged on social media by disgruntled ex-employees? A company’s reputation can be easily tainted on social media by disgruntled ex-employees. Employees have access to the [...]

What you absolutely should include in your employment contract. Having an effective employment contract is key to putting a new relationship on a solid footing – Don’t leave this to chance! If [...]

The cost of recruiting can sometimes be so high that it hinders businesses from employing new people even when they need to. There are so many things that could go wrong that most Employers dread [...]

2017 is predicting to be a year full of great opportunities for Cairns region, so why not begin the New Year a step ahead of your competitors! All too often I see businesses accepting mediocre [...]

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 [...]

Do you want to improve your workforce productivity but don’t know where to start? If your answer to this question is yes, then read on because this information is for you. The level of your [...]

The old saying that that one bad apple can ruin the bunch is incredibly true.  The effect of one disruptive person on an organisation can be immense if left untreated. However, some businesses [...]