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YES! It’s is time to think about what work looks like once restrictions are withdrawn. It is time to plan for when things start turning back to ‘normal’. From an employment perspective, there are [...]

With the JobKeeper scheme still relatively new, there have been increasing reports of casual employees making themselves unavailable for work for unsupported reasons or, for no reason at, secure [...]

Some sort of normality is actually starting to take some shape! Restricted businesses are s-l-o-w-l-y re opening their doors and are welcoming their staff back, but there are several [...]

Every employer who considers nominating a foreign worker for a Temporary Skill Shortage SC 482 visa should always check the immigration history of nominee in order to avoid loss of time and [...]

Many sales people feel what we refer to as “call reluctance” especially when it comes to following up on enquiries, quotes and proposals. In my sales workshops when I ask participants what is one [...]

But the FWC decided to stagger the increase in 3 stages, based on Covid-19 restrictions and considering those industry sectors hardest-hit and experiencing the biggest job losses. Essential [...]

After a decade of economic growth and a strong Candidate driven market, we suddenly find ourselves in an Employer driven market, courtesy of COVID-19.  In this article I share insights I’ve [...]

In most cases if a Nomination for an Employer sponsored Visa is refused, the case would go to the Administrative AppealTribunal for the review.  Usually the sponsor would be represented in [...]

We are not sure how much longer this situation is going to last. You may be thinking and feeling unsure on how much longer you and your business can last and what the overall impact is going to [...]

During the days of the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen businesses have to adapt in order to keep functioning. To keep their business running, some employers have enabled their employees to work [...]

The good news is we are already at Stage 2 and in some other countries we are seeing them move to Stage 3. This is great news for those of us that recognise this early and can start to prepare. [...]

The Government has just announced a $1,500 per fortnight payment per employee to support employers that are struggling due to the COVID 19 pandemic. This means that employees of businesses that [...]

The coronavirus, or as it is correctly called COVID-19, has ensued global panic with the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring that the virus is now a pandemic on 12 March 2020. We are right [...]

This was the question someone asked me. And to be honest I have never sat down and worked it out. So, let me share with you what planning I do and how much time I INVEST in it. Based on me [...]

Are you prepared to compete for today’s best talent? From shifts in candidate expectations to AI-powered hiring, recruitment trends continue to change from year to year. Below are recruitment [...]

According to official estimates there could be more than 62,000 visa over-stayers in Australia, many of them are working unlawfully. In addition there are plenty of lawful visa holders with [...]

As business is becoming more and more competitive, more Australian employers turn to flexible and intuitive ways to cut costs and maximise profits. It is tempting to toss the shackles of [...]

“Why does time go so slowly?” This was the question that my son was asking me, the interesting thing is he was absolutely serious. It made me realise at some stage we go from being children that [...]

In every workplace, there is at least one person who everyone gravitates to for a grizzle and to get problems off their chest. I call them the “resident listener” AKA “the [...]

If Australian employers are unable to fill a position in a business with local workers they can use the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482).  However, this pathway applies to [...]