Employers may sometimes come across job applicants who have embellished, exaggerated or stretched the truth about their qualifications, skills and experience in order to gain employment. While lying on a job application through a résumé, CV, cover letter or job interview may not be a criminal … [Read more...] about An employer’s right of dismissal for lies in a job application
The hidden dangers in your mobile phone contract
Nobody likes checking documents with a fine-tooth comb, but being careful with your mobile phone contract can save you some expensive mistakes.We all know we should read the small print before signing anything, but who does? We just want it now!!!As part of an April Fools Prank in 2010, game … [Read more...] about The hidden dangers in your mobile phone contract
Are employee benefits the key to retaining good staff?
Some employers would say yes, but the experts agree that you can’t supplement a poor work culture with employee benefits.You can use employee benefits to reinforce your company culture and show staff they matter, but you must have a good culture to start with, otherwise employee benefits won’t … [Read more...] about Are employee benefits the key to retaining good staff?
A Snapshot of the New Labour Hire Licensing Laws
The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (Qld), which commenced on 16 April 2018, aims to protect workers from exploitation by providers of labour hire services and to promote the integrity of the labour hire industry through a licensing scheme.The Act will apply to those who, as part of carrying on a … [Read more...] about A Snapshot of the New Labour Hire Licensing Laws
Crypto Currencies – The rise of the cashless society
A ‘Cashless Society’ describes an economic state whereby Financial Transactions are not conducted with money in the forms of physical banknotes or coins, but rather through the transfer of digital information (usually an electronic representation of money) between the ‘transacting parties’. Cashless … [Read more...] about Crypto Currencies – The rise of the cashless society
hmis.com.au website launched
Steel Pacific Insurance Brokers have launched a dedicated website for our Heavy Machinery Insurance product - hmis.com.au.Details about the specific insurances a business in the heavy machinery industry requires as well as an online application form to make it convenient to submit an … [Read more...] about hmis.com.au website launched
Travel Insurance and Credit Cards – what you need to know
Before your fly, check your insurance It’s imperative for travellers to have a full understanding of their Travel Insurance Policies prior to heading off on their adventures.Certain credit cards that have Travel Insurance Policies included as part of their offering sometimes have many … [Read more...] about Travel Insurance and Credit Cards – what you need to know
Don’t let the silly season get the better of you
Tips for keeping your home safe over ChristmasMake your home less attractive to thieves.Do this by investing in outdoor lighting and other visual deterrents such as alarms and CCTV cameras. If you are away for a period of time over the festive season, make it look like the house is still … [Read more...] about Don’t let the silly season get the better of you