Tips for Employers
How to build a winning team in 5 steps
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 performance, because they don’t think they have a...
Simple Ways to Improve Workforce Productivity
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 workforce’s engagement is largely responsible for the...
Do I have to give a ‘Bad Apple’ 3 Warnings?
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 are reluctant to deal with performance issues,...
How to save on Wages AND stay compliant
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 closer than ever at their labour costs and how to...
The Risk of WHS Failure
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, employers and those who are affected the most –...
Your office is a ‘safe’ environment – A costly assumption!
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 fatalities occur in other industries, however, when...
SME Workforce Planning in 5 Easy Steps
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 financial challenges workforce planning has never...
Top 5 Mistakes Employers make in the Recruitment Process
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 the job. Being in the recruitment game for all...
Too much cheer at your Christmas Party?
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 with too much ‘Christmas cheer’ at the party –...
Employment Contracts – The Must Have
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 you don’t scrutinise your contracts to make sure...