The top 3 employment law issues that cost your business money

The top 3 employment law issues that cost your business money

What are are the top 3 employment law issues that cost your business money if not dealt with correctly? Clear employment terms It is critical for your business to ensure that each employee is engaged on clear employment terms. Business owners often approach us to...
​Tips for choosing the right Modern Award for your employees​

​Tips for choosing the right Modern Award for your employees​

There are currently over 120 Modern Awards that set the terms and conditions of employment for the majority of the Australian workforce.1 It can be difficult to determine which of these many Modern Awards cover your employees. Unfortunately, if you get it wrong, the...
Hiring a CEO for your growing business

Hiring a CEO for your growing business

You’re running a successful business, and you’ve reached the stage when just keeping up with the status quo is taking more time than you have available. If you don’t free-up some time to think and execute on the next growth strategy, your business will stall, and...

How are casual employment contracts different?

A casual employment contract is fundamentally different to either a permanent or fixed term arrangement. Very few employers, or employees, have taken the time to fully understand the consequences of casual employment. What does it mean to be a casual employee? Casual...
Attracting Older Workers

Attracting Older Workers

Some time ago, the Victorian State Services Authority anticipated the ageing of the workforce. Analysis and suggestions toward older workers were originally aimed at the State Public Service, but have proved to be valid for older workers in other workplaces as well....
Selecting the Right Candidate for Greater Profit

Selecting the Right Candidate for Greater Profit

Your business is growing and it is time for you to hire a new employee. The on boarding process can be very time consuming and frustrating, which is why it is very important to select the right candidate from the beginning. Selecting the right candidate is a two-stage...