Attraction and retention is a particular challenge facing all businesses, especially those located outside the Perth metropolitan area. For example, in a survey of employers in the Kimberley, almost 42 per cent reported experiencing difficulty in recruiting. This difficulty stemmed from the…
With 2019 already in full swing, we find ourselves looking forward to the year ahead. As is always the case in WA, the first half of the year contains the majority of public holidays. New Year’s Day is already behind us and…
There are a number of benefits to entering the Broome Small Business Awards – it’s not just about fame, fortune and bragging rights. There are also significant marketing and business management advantages to be gained. Top 10 Reasons to enter the awards…
On average, Australians spend 40 hours each week at work. That’s almost a quarter of all the hours in an entire year. So, as an employer, you should aim to create a workplace that your people enjoy getting out of bed for….
Speed networking is something that more and more professionals are starting to experiment with. Some have gone so far as to make this the main kind of networking event they attend, since they can meet more people in a short amount of…
Up until 12 December 2018, only national system employees covered by a modern award had access to take unpaid leave to deal with the impact of family and domestic violence. Parliament have now passed the FairWork Amendment (Domestic and Family Violence Leave)…
In a move spurred by the Federal Court case of WorkPacv Skene [2018] FCAFC 131, the Australian government has introduced a new regulation into the Fair Work Regulations 2009that took effect from 18 December 2018; Regulation 2.03A. WorkPac v Skene emphasised that…
Can your business really deliver excellence to your customers? Now, more than ever is the time to try. Customer service excellence is nowhere near as challenging as people think, but an alarming number of companies don’t bother worrying about it. They either…
Here’s 10 good reasons to spend your money locally Local Economic StimulusWhen you purchase from locally-owned businesses more money is kept in the local community as locally-owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses, and trades and service providers. Therefore, spending your money…
The festive season is fast approaching, and for many employers this means hosting functions to celebrate the year. Whilst it is natural for employers to want to reward employees with an end of year function, there are often associated risks in doing…
