We are looking for an experienced and skilled labourer to take on a long-term, temporary assignment with a well known and respected local construction company. Candidates must have a Construction White Card and site experience in building/construction. An immediate start is available. On offer is a casual rate of $27.50 per hour and a contract […]
With only 30 days until Easter, the countdown is officially on! Is your business planning to shut down over this period? And if yes, do you know your obligations with staff leave? Our HR Manager, Lisa has some answers to help. Whether or not an employee can be directed to take annual leave during a […]
Have you ever experienced ghosting when recruiting for a role in your business? The fact is, it’s becoming more common for candidates to break off all communication at some stage of the recruitment process; ignoring phone calls and emails and putting you back to square one. So, in a hiring world where talent shortages in […]
Do you employ parents of school-age children? How do you support them to manage the juggle of school drop off and pick up? Long work days and short school hours can be a real challenge for working parents and it’s no easy feat trying to balance work commitments and caring for kids. The truth is, […]
With Valentine’s Day almost here, this week we are shifting the topic to (the often controversial) love at work. So, what has love got to do with it? Well, to answer the proverbial question posed by Tina Turner, potentially a lot. This subject can be a tough one, especially in the policy department, and there […]
If your business hires apprentices then you will know that awards and registered agreements can have specific entitlements or rules that apply to their employment. These can cover anything from training to overtime and even pay increases. So, when covering training costs what happens if an apprentice is not making satisfactory progress? Is it a […]
Internships can be a great way to bring on board some extra help and they provide a valuable opportunity for inexperienced candidates to get their foot in the door. But how do you determine whether or not an internship should be paid? Is it up to you as the owner? And can you opt to […]
Investing in your staff with regular training helps to keep everyone on the same page and plays a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture. But when it comes to remunerating your team, is training time, paid work time? Our resident HR expert, Lisa has the answer. “The truth is, if the training is […]
Are you in the retail business? Do you like your staff to be at the forefront of the latest trends? Being trendy is one thing but if you require your team to wear in-season clothing or accessories from your store, do you need to provide it or is it a cost they bear in order […]
When it comes to changing rosters, do you know what you can and can’t do as an employer? As businesses grow and change, so do their operations. A process that may have been functional and appropriate at one time, may no longer be the best fit for the business. So, when this occurs, what can […]