Australians, particularly businesses within the South East Queensland region, are currently experiencing natural disasters, including floods and severe storms. These weather conditions have impacted many businesses’ operations due to damage, impacted road conditions and work available for their staff. It is crucial to understand what obligations and options you have as an Employer in navigating these circumstances with regard to …
The end of 2021 is just around the corner. Let the celebrations begin! Hopefully, the Pandemic is ready to give us some rest, but it has been another challenging year, and Christmas may not be a jolly time for everyone. So this is a great opportunity to connect with your staff one on one and make sure they are okay …
In our 4th webinar of the New and Middle Management Series, Clint will discuss what delegation is all about and provide some frameworks on how to delegate. You may remember that in our first session of the series, we have mentioned that as a manager, you should give up the doing to move more and more into the managing of people …
2021 recruitment market has been like nothing we have seen before. We experienced unexpected scenarios like multiple counteroffers to retain or acquire staff, 20% increases in salaries, candidates accepting multiple offers at once and then pulling out just before the start date (yes, it did happen more than once!). Now, it has been hard to predict what the future holds …
Southeast Queensland is going into a lockdown starting at 4pm Saturday 31st July til 4pm Sunday 8th August. The lockdown restrictions will be reviewed over the weekend. Anyone in the affected areas will be required to stay at home except for essential reasons. You can only leave your residence for limited permitted purposes such as: obtaining essential goods or services, including healthcare (including vaccinations) exercise attending …
Building and construction employers are being put on notice by the Fair Work Ombudsman in a joint audit with the QBCC and ABCC with a particular focus on underpayments. In some cases, the Fair Work Ombudsman can fine an employer up to $666,000 for underpaying its employees. A recent case commenced by the Fair Work Ombudsman against a Victorian building …
Woolworths, Super Retail Group, Rockpool Dining, 7-Eleven and ABC. What do they all have in common you ask? Underpayment of its employees. And we are talking millions of dollars in underpayments. What does this mean for you though? From the 1st of March 2021 employers face harsh penalties for failing to comply with annualised wage agreements across 18 different awards …
Nothing is more frustrating than a meeting that goes longer than needed, has people in attendance who don’t need to be there and where nothing is achieved because no one really knew the purpose of it anyway! I am a stickler for only spending time on things that matter which means I am continually assessing the meetings in my calendar …
Formalising an employment relationship can seem daunting, especially when we hear words being thrown around like ‘National Employment Standards’, ‘Modern Awards’ and ‘Enterprise Agreements’. Most business owners are aware that they need to have an Employment Contract in place. However, not everyone is aware of how their employment contracts should relate to these Agreements/Standards; and further, how policies come into the …
