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YES! It’s is time to think about what work looks like once restrictions are withdrawn. It is time to plan for when things start turning back to ‘normal’. From an employment perspective, there are [...]

In every workplace, there is at least one person who everyone gravitates to for a grizzle and to get problems off their chest. I call them the “resident listener” AKA “the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

  “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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Employees know and understand that there is a certain level of output that is needed from them in order to remain employed and achieve acceptable performance evaluations. Employees will give [...]

Conflicts at the workplace are bound to happen, but it is how you respond to it that matters the most. When dealing with conflict in the workplace, the manager must always consider the underlying [...]

Cut Down on Recruiting Expenses The task of sifting through hundreds of resumes and performing numerous interviews can take a huge amount of HR’s time and effort. One of the major benefits to [...]

Looking for a job?  Then don’t forget the benefits of Social Networking to help you succeed. HR Professionals HR Professionals use various HR tools when companies are seeking new employees. The [...]