Tips for Employers
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 you...
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 - for both employers...
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...
WHS Toolbox Meetings – The what, why and how explained
At Signature Staff, we offer a range of services for employers to help them with permanent and short-term staff recruitment solutions. As part of this process, toolbox meetings are important to build a strong safety culture for both your new...
HR Wisdom – July 2014
New Wage Rates l Budget Poll Outcome l WHS for Contractors We hope that you will enjoy our July 14 issue. We encourage you to share the contents of this newsletter with your friends and colleagues. Recommend them to subscribe and stay up...