Employers Tips

The future is coming fast, Millennials are aging, and a new generation is entering the workforce: Generation Z is here! Whilst Millennials and Gen Zers share many similarities when it comes to [...]

The Fair Work Commission’s decision in July 2017 to vary 85 modern awards to include a casual conversion clause will become operative from 1 October 2018.   What do you need to know? The [...]

I often find that going back to basics helps put things in perspective. When we know how much it costs us to open the doors of our business we can get clarity about how much we need to sell and [...]

Engaging workers remotely that work from home is becoming increasingly common and can have great benefits for both parties. Long hours of commuting become obsolete and restrictions of when the [...]

The long-awaited construction is now commencing on the first of seven towers in the development, the 17-storey “Nova light” This development by World Class Global (part of Singapore’s Aspial [...]

From 1 August 2018, employees covered by a modern award will have access to 5 days of unpaid family and domestic violence leave each year. The leave can be taken by employees to deal with the [...]

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. Things you MUST know before using workers from an agency in QLD Before you engage a [...]

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 [...]