Category Archives: News and Articles
Enable HR Partner
Human Resource Services Pty Ltd is proud to partner with enableHR to provide an invaluable cloud based Human Resource and Workplace Health and Safety service that helps Australian Businesses remain compliant with current Australian laws. Continue Reading
Best and worst words for your resume
Know which words to use and which ones to avoid on your resume to land an interview for your dream job. Source: News Limited
WHEN writing a resume, be careful with your words.
A new study from CareerBuilder revealed that 68 per cent of hiring managers spend less than two minutes reviewing each resume they receive, while 17 per cent spend less than 30 seconds reading each submission. With so little time to capture interest, a candidate’s word choice can make all the difference. When evaluating how a resume is written, those surveyed said they like seeing some words, while others that are an immediate turn off.
Workplace Health & Safety – some welcome changes
Following a large number industrial disputes and concerns raised, particularly in the construction industry, caused by WHS entry permit holders misusing their powers of entry under the Act, a new bill has been passed through parliament (Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014) which has some important changes for organisations as below: Continue Reading
Injury cost calculator
The Queensland Government’s Workplace Health and Safety website is offering a free tool to help business calculate the initial and often overlooked and uninsured costs of real and potential workplace injuries – such as: Continue Reading
Employee Records – what is required?
Maintaining employment records and providing employees with a pay slip, for example, is a legal requirement for employers.
There is a range of information that must be kept for each employee and these requirements are prescribed by the Fair Work Act and Fair Work Regulations 2009. Continue Reading
Attn: Real Estate Industry Employers…
“HAVE YOU LODGED YOUR EMPLOYEES PAY AGREEMENTS WITH THE QPIR YET”?
Since 2011 The Fair Work Ombudsman have been on a campaign to educate and assist the real estate industry in understanding their workplace laws and responsibilities associated with hiring staff and contractors.
A recent statement by the Fair Work Ombudsman reported that Fair Work Inspectors are continuing to receive complaints such as non-payment of minimum entitlements for commission-based staff. Continue Reading
Are you prepared for the March 2014 Privacy Act changes?
From 12 March 2014, there will be many changes to the Privacy Act.
Although this seems a while away, if the Privacy Act applies to your business, it’s a good idea to start preparing for the changes now. Continue Reading
HR/OHS Company Health Check – FREE !
Attn: General Managers and/or Business Owners,
R e : H R / O H S C o m p a n y H e a l t h C h e c k – F R E E !
Take advantage of this free one time only HR/OHS Company Health Check. This offer is valid until 20 April 2014 so please phone: 5530 1571 to book your free consultation ASAP. Continue Reading
Human Resource Services Pty Ltd – who are we?
At Human Resource Services Pty Ltd we help businesses manage their HR, IR, OHS, Quality and compliance needs.
Our Client’s typically do not require full time HR staff or their HR team has specific outsourcing requirements for set functions or one-off projects. Continue Reading
