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Being in the recruitment game for over 20 years I see common mistakes made through the hiring process. Here are the 5 top mistakes and how to avoid making them, so you recruit right the first [...]

You have loads of customers, and you could do with more, right? When you think about it, you only work with one customer at a time. This being the case, your marketing strategy should be directed [...]

New Migration Legislative Instrument commenced on 27.02.2021. These instruments specify that: 1. Former holders of a TSS SC482, or SC457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa can apply for a new [...]

In the wake of a recent allegations regarding sexual misconduct within the Federal Government and Parliament House, it is important for employees and employers to consider the prevalence and [...]

This week an article was published in the ABC News which documented the story of a young Australian couple who travelled 2,000 km from South Australia to Queensland on the premise that they had [...]

Most business owners I meet want to increase sales, which makes sense, because without sales you have no business. The challenge is there are literally hundreds of ways to increase sales and [...]

The Government is continually reviewing arrangements for visas during the pandemic. In February the Department of Home Affairs announced Covid-19 concessions for multiple Family visa applicants. [...]

What is Vicarious liability? Vicarious liability refers to a situation where someone is held responsible for the actions or omissions of another person. In a workplace context, an employer can be [...]

Just last weekend I had attended a 3-day workshop facilitated by Dr Espen. I have experienced a lot of great insight personally and professionally. One quote that was used throughout the 3-day [...]

From time to time you might be seeking the experience, behaviours and characteristics that are common within a specific age group. Without being discriminatory and landing yourself in hot water, [...]

Engaging workers remotely that work from home is becoming increasingly common and can have great benefits for both parties. Long hours of commuting become obsolete and restrictions of when the [...]

With employees returning to work after Christmas, so to returns the slump from having had a break from work. With Australia Day nearly upon us, data provided by the Australian Payroll Association [...]

Do you have some days where it just seems harder than usual? I am sure you do… we all do. How do you deal with those days? The other morning, I was riding my bike, and for those that know me I [...]

Why do I need policies? Well-written policies are essential in any workplace and will set clear expectations on topics such as safety, performance and acceptable behaviour. These policies will [...]

The Reasons Why New Employees Quit in the First 120 Days and How to Prevent It. Avoid these mistakes to retain new employees.   It is not unusual for 50 percent of an organisation’s employees to [...]

For off-shore applicants awaiting their employer sponsored visas, the process currently is very slow. However, in most cases, even the visa is granted  the holders of temporary employer [...]

Oh WOW what a year 2020 has been, full of twists and turns that’s for sure. Recruitment was certainly challenging, as much as the Jobkeeper and Jobseeker aided businesses and jobseekers it [...]

On 13 November 2020, the Fair Work Commission confirmed their decision to extend COVID-19 pandemic flexibility provisions within the Clerks – Private Sector Award until 29 March 2021. The [...]

What’s your hourly rate? This is such a loaded question, isn’t it? An hourly rate actually penalises you for being efficient. The quicker you do the job, the less you get paid, take too long and [...]

A couple of new legislative Instruments regulating the arrangements for COVID affected SC457 or SC482 visa holders came to effect  on 24 November 2020 . According to the previous rules in [...]