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Despite the complexity of the Work Health & Safety Act [2011] and its regulations, the basic principle of legal compliance is fairly simple. However, before we get into the technical side, we [...]

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 [...]

Work and life balance is one of the most popular expressions used today. The basic concept involves balancing your career and personal life. The task is not simple as it sounds. Striking the [...]

Looking for a job can be challenging. If you’ve been helped in your job search through an Employment Agency Cairns, chances are your odds of getting the position you want will increase [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Do you think that safety at work is only for Blue-collar industries? Think again! It is sometimes said that offices or administration work is ‘safe’. Sure, more serious injuries and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

When conducting a Tool box meeting you should remember that the purpose is to keep workers informed of potential hazards, any safety and reporting procedures as well as offer training. Try not to [...]

As we all know interviews can be very daunting, nervous and tense. By bringing the humour into the equation, the interview will be more pleasant and memorable experience. When an interview is [...]

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 [...]