Employers Tips

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 [...]

The Reasons Why New Employees Quit in the First 120 Days and How to Prevent It. Avoid these mistakes to retain new employees.   It is not unusual for 50 percent of an organisation’s [...]

Often when we are under pressure we just react to situations. One of the great benefits of choosing to become proactive in managing your use of time is that you can become proactive in all other [...]

Completing a homemade will or will kit may be cheaper than having a competent lawyer prepare your will, however it could cost your business, your business partners and your loved ones in the [...]

Employers often ask us if it’s OK to deduct money which they believe the employee owes to them. Before you deduct any money from an employee’s pay it is very important to understand what [...]

How much does your hiring cost? Well, asking uncle Google will tell you that it’ll cost from $1,000 to $50,000 or anything between… The truth is, that it depends on your circumstances…. Let [...]

The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act (BIF) has replaced the old ‘BCIPA’ security for payment legislation. As everyone in the building industry knows (or should know!), the new [...]

In order to receive a Queensland White Card after 31 January 2019, you must attend a face-to-face training session in a Queensland location. The only exception to this rule is if you live more [...]

Behind every successful business, there’s a strong team and behind every strong team, there is a great leader.   As we approach the end of the year, what will you do to take your team to the next [...]

As a business owner the decisions you make will depend on what level your business is at.  Too often I have seen business owners try and skip a level which results in a huge amount of frustration [...]

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 [...]

You’re establishing your business and you’ve chosen your preferred structure, a company. You have an existing company and you’re appointing a new director. You’re an employee and you’ve been [...]

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 [...]

Are you a regional employer who’s considering taking on an Apprentice?  Keep reading! The Australian Government has launched a $60M wage subsidy trial, targeting regional and rural businesses [...]

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 [...]

Almost Every Business Is Sitting on A Goldmine BUT They Just Don’t Realise It Unless you are one of those businesses where people only ever buy from you once, then you are sitting on a gold mine. [...]

So working in the finance industry I’ve started to attract the attention of worried family members who continually bury their heads in the sand and greedy uncles seeking a quick profit from what [...]