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Recently, on 1 May 2019, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision to change the Real Estate Industry Award. This decision concerns employees that are classified as part-time commission [...]

As customers become more and more aware of what is available out there and have more options to choose where they spend their money it has become increasingly important to be able to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The workforce dynamics is rapidly changing and employers can expect to see increased demands for highly skilled workers. With an aging workforce, higher expectations from workers and continuing [...]

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SIGNATURE STAFF AND TOP END CONSULTING   Signature Staff, a leading Cairns HR and Recruitment Firm, and Top End Consulting, a prominent supplier of staff [...]

  We are really pleased to release the results of the Aquis Survey that so many of you took part in over the last weeks. We had a strong response from a great cross section of individuals so [...]

The Cairns Aquarium, a $50 million project that is set to become Cairns largest and newest attraction is scheduled to open by July 2016. Chief Executive Officer Daniel Leipnik, co-director Andrew [...]

New Wage Rates  l   Budget Poll Outcome   l   WHS for Contractors We hope that you will enjoy our July 14 issue. We encourage you to share the contents of this newsletter with your friends and [...]