Recent data from the ABS highlights key shifts, including the growing prevalence of casual employment and the rise of independent contracting. These changes signal the need to adapt to a more flexible and dynamic job market.
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Adapting to New Workforce Regulations
As 2024 comes to a close, employers are reflecting on significant workplace reforms introduced earlier in the year. These changes, implemented in August, are already reshaping workforce management, with implications for casual employment, the gig economy, and work-life balance. While these updates are recent, it’s essential for employers to ensure they’re fully compliant as we move into 2025.
Here’s a high-level overview of the key changes and what they mean for Australian businesses.
Temporary Workforce: Bridging Australia’s Skills Gap in 2025
With 30% of Australian businesses citing local skill shortages as their biggest hiring concern, the path to sustainable growth in […]
Breaking Hiring Barriers: The Workforce Power of Diverse Talent Pools
Woolworths, Bunnings Warehouse, and Westpac might seem like an unusual group to mention together. However, they share a significant trait: […]
Fake Referees: Why you should hear them, and not read them.
I had ‘Fake’ verbal reference the other day – they’re quite rare but not unheard of. The referee confirmed she […]
Can too much AI in hiring turn off job candidates?
As employers turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to cut the time and cost of recruitment, they run the risk of […]
OFFICE MANAGER
A rare office management opportunity is currently available with this award-winning residential construction company in Melbourne’s Inner East Hawthorn/Kew/Richmond Area […]
Podcast Of The Week
One of the most important parts about finding a job is having confidence in your strengths. This podcast gives you […]
Boost your job application chances with these ‘One-percenters’
It’s the little things that get noticed. When you’re up against a lot of competition for a role, it’s important […]
Can’t get in? Look for the Side Door.
Early in your career, it’s hard to get the exact role you are after in the corporate world. You will […]