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The Queensland Government has taken a firm stance on the increasingly prevalent issue of ‘wage theft’ with the passing of the Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Wage Theft) Amendment Bill [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

 2 September 2015 Discover how you can optimise your labour cost dollar, increase workforce productivity, provide flexibility in your workplace, remain compliant and avoid Fair Work penalties [...]

Many businesses are resorting to cutting worker’s hours to save on labour costs, but there’s a better way…. With labour expenses continuing to put pressure on margins, many operators are looking [...]

LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site on the web with over 350 million users on their network. If you aren’t on LinkedIn yet, or haven’t updated your profile for a while here is [...]

So far this year, 56 Australian workers have been killed while at work. Having a catastrophic event at your workplace will result in an enormous economic, social and personal toll for workers, [...]

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 [...]

Owning a recruitment company for over 17 years and employing over 20000 people I have learn that having a thorough recruitment process will gain a huge advantage in securing the right person for [...]

Eight tips for writing an effective Job Description A job description is one of the most important employment documents you can have. A well-written document will help employees understand their [...]

Christmas parties are a great way to reward your workers at the end of a hard year – and they’ve probably deserved it. However, there are legal implications and pitfalls that come [...]

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

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 [...]