Employers Tips

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]