Streamline your onboarding process One of the biggest challenges for any business engaging contractors is managing the endless paperwork, verifying compliance documentation, and ensuring licences and certifications remain current. An online Contractor Management System with prequalification can help to streamline the contractor onboarding process, reduce the time taken to prequalify contractors, validate certifications, and automate licence renewals. What is Contractor […]
What is a safe work method statement? And, why are safe work method statements important? A Safe Work Method Statement, also referred to as a SWMS, is a document that outlines: high-risk construction work that is to be carried out in the workplace, the hazards that may arise from this activity, the risk probability – i.e. the likelihood that a […]
Incident reporting and management is an important obligation for any person conducting a business in Australia. Thousands of serious workplace incidents occur in Australia each year, with many that even result in death. Workplace injuries, illnesses or fatalities, including dangerous incidents can have a big impact on any business, with loss of productivity, increased absenteeism, or reduced staff morale. In […]
“…the best solution we’ve found to manage and deliver our onboarding and regular training needs…” About AMC Commercial Cleaning AMC Commercial Cleaning has been working with Altora since 2020 using Altora’s induction software to manage their onboarding and regular training needs. Established in 1988, AMC Commercial Cleaning is a 100% Australian owned, family-run cleaning company specialising in cleaning services across […]
By Gabrielle Condon – WHS Consultant for CC Safety (ccsafety.com.au) Onboarding a new employee can seem a hugely daunting task, particularly for smaller businesses who may not have the staff to manage the often lengthy process. A checklist of all the applicable requirements for your organisation is a must for assisting a smooth transition for a new employee into your […]
Mandatory vaccination for workers for COVID-19 has been introduced at the national and state or territory levels for a range of industry sectors throughout Australia. Workers across a range of sectors will need to show their employers they have: ✔ Received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, or✔ Proof of an appointment booked to be vaccinated to receive their […]
Article by Courtney Murray – HR Manager. An employee onboarding software that’s flexible, easy to use and cost-effective. No doubt that’s what employers are looking for to save valuable time and resources. The recruitment process, particularly the onboarding and induction elements, have traditionally been managed by businesses in a face-to-face, capacity. But with advancement in technology and a greater focus […]
As an employer, it’s your responsibility to minimise risk. In the workplace, it’s up to you to protect your workers’ safety and productivity. Minimising risk is a condition of doing business in Australia. In other words, you’re required to ensure the safest workplace possible and give your employees the proper training. This puts a lot of pressure on employers — […]
Saves Time…and Money A contractor induction system such as Altora can save your company countless hours on inducting workers. Where traditionally, dedicated training and compliance days would have to be scheduled, your workers can now induct themselves and complete induction courses and documentation in their own time and from anywhere. All that is required is a computer or mobile device […]
Enable is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing support to people living with disabilities for the past 30 years. They are committed to working alongside their clients to help them overcome societal barriers and achieve their individual goals. Western Australia’s Enable division has been a client of Altora since 2015. We spoke with Celeste Dumitrascu, Human Resource Co-ordinator at […]
