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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 [...]

From time to time, employers have to deal with allegations of employee misconduct.  Handling these allegations can be stressful, unpleasant and disruptive.  For the employer, it is also [...]

As a business owner, I am sure you have heard of the concept of paying yourself, however, based on my experience of working with hundreds of business owners it’s a concept that many just don’t [...]

Even considering having to ask yourself this question as a business owner can make you break out in a cold sweat. There are a number of business owners who do have to ask themselves this [...]

“People leave managers, not companies” is a common statement you’ll hear when HR issues are discussed. But is it really true? I read something interesting on this topic the other day. It was [...]

Being a business owner is exciting.  You can make your own decisions and secure your future whilst doing what you love.  However, being in business is also complicated.  Having a ‘good’ business [...]

Growing up I used to love horse riding.  When I was seven, I asked my parents if I could have my own pony.  My dad said he would pay half but I had to pay the other half.  Well with my first [...]