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Witnessing signatures
Do I still need someone to witness my signature? Seems a bit old fashioned these days!
Not every document requires a witness, but some do. A witness is the person who watches you sign the document and if needed can confirm that it was indeed you signing the document and you did so without coercion if questioned.
Super for Contractors
There may be times when you need to engage a contractor for a specific project or to fulfill a business requirement quickly, whatever the reason being mindful of Super obligations is important. Under Australian Tax rulings Contractors may be considered as employees for the purposes of superannuation and businesses may need to pay super to them.
Paid family and domestic violence leave
From next year, employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. This includes casual and part-time employees.
How to avoid your Christmas party going haywire!
The sound of Christmas carols and the planning of the work Christmas party has commenced, it’s that time of year again! Staff are keen to get festive and social with their colleagues, fun to be had by all! ………Next minute the Christmas party has gone hAyWiRe and you are left with an awkward situation to manage, what to do…..? As an employer there are steps you can take to minimise the impact on your business and ensure a safe environment.
Are you guilty of job-washing?
Job washing is a term being used in the current job market where employers are overselling a job opportunity to entice and attract talent to their business, but the reality is different. Job washing may seem like a great idea in a competitive market to snap up that skilled employee, but such a practice has lasting negative effects on the reputation, culture, and financials for a business.
Employees working remotely overseas
Covid has shifted the employment climate and the way employees prefer to work. Time spent with family, flexible working options and working remotely are at the top of employees’ requests for work flexibility. A recent spike in employee requests to work remotely overseas has demonstrated a common theme among Impact HR clients. Employers considering accommodating this option may need to consider the following:
November is Small Business Month!
November is Small Business Month! At the Service NSW site ‘Connect for Success’ there are hundreds of events to choose from for you and your small business.
Federal budget November 2022 – SME take aways
The knowledge that a budget is coming brings mixed emotions for most SME owners and managers. Things beyond our control can have a significant impact on our business and our teams, and we may need to adapt to either benefit from them or manage through the outcomes. This budget doesn’t have the life shifting results of some previous ones, but there are things that may be important to you, your teams or your industry.
Creative recruitment solutions
If you’ve tried to recruit recently, you might have experienced a problem… there’s not a lot of the right people out there!
Across most industries, role types, and businesses, everyone is struggling to find the right candidate. Sometimes finding any candidates can be an obstacle.
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