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 – surviving families. No one...
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 you consider that the...
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 been more important. To...
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 these years I have also...
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 – for both employers and...
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 they’re legally correct,...
