When did your business last conduct an independent wage audit? The truth is, regular audits can help you avoid costly mistakes. In addition, an independent provider can give valuable confirmation about your payroll processes and personnel. Last week, legislation was passed in Queensland making it a criminal offence to knowingly underpay your staff. This means […]
LET’S TALK about Employment Assistance Programs (EAPs) – does your business use one? Unsurprisingly, EAP providers have seen an increase in demand this year. With the unique and challenging pressures of the pandemic encouraging more people to access supports. So, if you aren’t offering this benefit (and want to) or if you’re contemplating switching providers, […]
Whether you have already been managing your team remotely or are staring down the barrel of it being a possibility, we have put together a quick checklist to help inspire productivity. TECH-UP: Make sure everyone has access to what they need to do their job and be patient with navigating technical issues. If needed, […]
This year has been a tumultuous journey, especially on the job hunting front. While some industries have fared ok during COVID-19, others have struggled. Our resident recruitment expert, Joy has a few practical tips to consider if you are currently looking for work. Use this time to think about what you might like to […]
With new COVID-19 cases in Queensland, we have answered some common employer questions about COVID-19 at the workplace. Firstly, while you are not expected to diagnose people, as an employer you have a work health and safety duty to minimise the risk where practically possible. What happens if an employee contracts COVID-19? If you have […]
Our team works with businesses across a wide range of industries, helping them navigate their HR obligations. Here is a question we recently answered about employer rights and non-negative drug test results. QUESTION We require employees to be free from the effects of alcohol and drugs. If an employee provides a non-negative result, what […]
We often ask us whether or not it’s ok to recruit for a role previously made redundant. So, is it? To be clear, if your business makes a role redundant it should mean that it is no longer required to be performed by anyone. Therefore, in order to be a *genuine* redundancy, businesses should not be […]
If you are applying for a job it’s important to list any relevant systems, skills and competencies. That way, the employer knows what you can [and potentially can’t] do. In many roles, employers receive a high volume of applications and by omitting key information pertinent to the job, you may fall short of making it […]
Finding the right employer fit isn’t always easy. So, when you’ve made it to the interview round for a job, what steps can you take to help find a good employer match? We have put together a few tips for you to consider. 1. Ask questions Firstly, at this stage of the recruitment process, […]
Who do you have listed as your referees on your resume? Do you ALWAYS ask beforehand or run with the *she’ll be right* attitude? The truth is, it pays to give this one some thought. Let us explain. Always ask a person before listing them as a referee. We receive negative references – more often […]