New rights for labour hire workers A labour hire employee (the employee) is defined as a person who enters a work contract with a labour hire agency (the agency). The agency has a commercial contract to supply labour with a host business (the employer). The employee performs work for the host firm. The host employer […]
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Recruitment – Attract Top Candidates Tips to attract top candidates to your role Attracting the best candidates to your organisation can be a highly competitive task, and securing top talent can significantly contribute to your business’s success. There are some common concerns that candidates look out for when they are applying for roles, or continuing
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Recently a case was heard before the Fair Work Commission (FWC) where a worker claimed unfair dismissal from their employer. The employer objected to the claim on the grounds that they understood the worker to be an independent contractor and not an employee (and therefore the worker was not eligible to submit an unfair dismissal
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Are you starting the new year with a new hire? Make sure the interview experience creates the best first impression for your candidates and supports the recruitment of the best candidate for the role. Ideally you will conduct the first interview in person, however if this is not possible you don’t want to delay meeting
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Interviews provide such a small window of opportunity to understand the capabilities of your potential new hire. We often rely on pre-set behavioural questions which candidates may well have rehearsed and prepared for. Here we explore some of our favourite questions which will not only assist you to determine the candidate fit within your organisation,
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With the introduction of hybrid work models, many businesses with employees who have resumed working five days per week in the office are finding a higher than normal turnover of their staff. Similarly, many employers are experiencing difficulties in attracting new staff. Employers who offer flexibility, growth, great experiences, healthy lifestyles, and psychologically safe environments
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As an employer, it is likely that the first impressions made by a candidate will be long lasting and may have one of the greatest impacts on your decision to offer a position. But it is also important to know that the first impressions you, the employer make will have the same if not greater
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How to write a winning job advertisement Now more than ever you need to be diligent and focused on recruiting the right employees. It’s a tough market out there with candidates taking the pick of the roles and often negotiating a remuneration package well above the market rates. So, what will help you identify
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Onboarding employees remotely Finding talented people isn’t easy and companies big and small are looking beyond their usual recruitment borders for their next great employee. With hybrid working a significant incentive, this means recruiting and onboarding is often occurring remotely. Engaging a new employee can be a challenge and when you can’t be there to
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