As of January 1st, 2025, intentionally underpaying employees in Australia has become a serious criminal offence. This is a significant shift in the legal landscape, and employers must be aware … Read more
The business landscape is constantly evolving, and anticipating future trends is crucial for sustained success. As we approach 2025, employers must proactively adapt their operations and workforce to navigate emerging … Read more
The holiday season is a time of celebration and increased consumer activity, but it can also be a challenging period for businesses. Increased absenteeism, fluctuating workloads, and the pressure to … Read more
The Federal Government has introduced a wide array of changes to the Fair Work Act. Some of these changes will only impact your business if you: Use labour hire staff … Read more
When it comes to offering flexible working arrangements, most employers immediately think it means working from home. While attractive, it’s not always the case. In fact, there are significant numbers … Read more
In our article discussing the best interview techniques for employers here, we highlighted the need for a robust interview process. But when it comes to recruiting and interviewing staff, there … Read more
Your ideal future staff member may not be actively looking for a new job right now but they are looking at social media. That’s why you need to advertise your … Read more
Recruiting new staff is a time consuming process that comes with great risks like: If you select the wrong person, it can be difficult to change their attitude, improve their … Read more
It may surprise you to learn that when it comes to recruiting new staff, candidate quality depends on having effective job descriptions – even if you are filling an existing … Read more
For many businesses, the lead-up to Christmas can be amongst the busiest times of the year. For staff, it can also be frenetic. Heavier workloads, holiday plans, Christmas gift shopping, … Read more