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Now that your advertisement is live, its time to begin shortlisting your applicants. In recent times we have noticed the number of applications per advertisement is increasing, so our recommendation is to begin creating your shortlist as soon as the applications start...
Now that you have established you are ready for a new addition to your team, it’s time to advertise. Advertising is all about making sure your target candidates are not only attracted to the vacant role, but most also, perhaps more importantly,...
You’ve now got an understanding of the basic laws around hiring employees from our last article HIRING Part 1 – Know the Law Step Two: Consider what your business needs. Before starting the process of hiring a new person for your business, make...
As any business owner would know, hiring a new employee is a process. With workplaces within Australia being governed by the Fair Work Act 2009, employers can easily become overwhelmed and rush into the hiring process without ticking all the boxes. Over...
It is likely during your working life you have read and signed an employment contract. An employment contract sets out the terms and conditions between an employer and employee. A well written contract allows both parties to mutually agree to the...
MANAGEMENT STYLES As Business owners we can all agree that the recruitment and onboarding process for each new staff member is a timely task and a considerable investment. If you are finding you are regularly replacing employees, you may start to wonder...
We have previously discussed mental health in the workplace, how to spot the warning signs and effectively help your employees manage mental health issues at work. Appropriately managing mental health can not only deliver positive outcomes for both the employee and the...
Nearly every employee owns and uses smart phones in their day to day work activities such as checking work emails, search online for work related enquiry’s or making calls. So it is not surprising there may come a time when a...
Protecting your business from skills shortage The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) published the findings of its business confidence survey yesterday (20th January 2019). Their findings lend support to the growing sentiment in the region of a strengthening mining and...
As we settle into the new year, employees may be faced with a mountain of work and overfilled inboxes. It is not surprising that it may take some time for employees to fully settle back into their roles. So, what can employers...