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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.

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.

With 30% of Australian businesses citing local skill shortages as their biggest hiring concern, the path to sustainable growth in […]

Woolworths, Bunnings Warehouse, and Westpac might seem like an unusual group to mention together. However, they share a significant trait: […]

I had ‘Fake’ verbal reference the other day – they’re quite rare but not unheard of. The referee confirmed she […]

As employers turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to cut the time and cost of recruitment, they run the risk of […]

A rare office management opportunity is currently available with this award-winning residential construction company in Melbourne’s Inner East Hawthorn/Kew/Richmond Area […]

One of the most important parts about finding a job is having confidence in your strengths. This podcast gives you […]

It’s the little things that get noticed. When you’re up against a lot of competition for a role, it’s important […]

Early in your career, it’s hard to get the exact role you are after in the corporate world. You will […]

During the lockdowns (and still to this day I became a little bit ‘bingey’ with real-life crime-based YouTube Channels, most […]

Our Client is one of the most progressive and reputable aged care home providers, offering more than 50 elegant, well-located […]

Permanent work isn’t always possible for everyone. Whether it is due to Visa restrictions, personal limitations or simply a short […]

Unfathomably, Australia’s unemployment rate has sunk to 3.5%. Even harder to believe is that it will soon sink lower – perhaps […]

The insistence of some bosses to keep employees coming into the office even when they are technically permitted to work from […]

The waiter who used to stack pancakes at your favourite cafe may now be pulling shifts on a building site, […]

I first heard this piece of recruitment wisdom in my rookie years. I was temping at IPA Personnel on Collins […]

This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a highly-regarded organisation in the field of community health care.  Due […]

This role is a little different! Play an essential part with this widely-known and much-loved Real Estate webtech organisation. You’ll […]

Seize this brilliant opportunity to work for one of Australia’s leading fashion retailers in a unique role that blends HR […]

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love a good analogy. One of my favourite recruitment-based analogies is that preparing […]

When economic downturns hit, the number of jobs decrease, and to make matters worse, the number of applicants increase. Most […]

This is a wonderful role that combines customer service, problem solving and guidance through one of Australia’s best Real Estate […]

We’re hiring! Due to business growth, this progressive Energy Analytics and Optimisation consultancy is in need of a Payments Specialist/Analyst. […]

When John asked me to write a blog post I was stumped. I had not written in a few years […]

Our lives are so packed with things we need to do, it is often hard to find time to work […]

It has been a whirlwind 3 months here at Plan B. We have a new look team, as we welcomed […]

“If there’s a doubt, leave them out.” I first heard this piece of recruitment wisdom back in early 2001. I […]

Starting a new job will always be a little daunting and you never really know what to expect when jumping […]

When I started Plan B in August of 2010, I was simply keen to get to the end of the […]

It’s always a bittersweet day when you say goodbye to a wonderful team-mate that has been instrumental to the growth […]

There are infinite job opportunities when you’re looking for your next career move. While it is often a struggle to […]

How to manage multiple job applications. Job hunting is a difficult process. Between the endless number of job boards and […]

This is a rare opportunity to springboard your recruitment story with one of Melbourne’s favourite boutique agencies. A little about […]

One of our recently-placed Administrators walked out of a management meeting half-way through stating that “It was now her lunch […]

Everyone has times where they find themselves disinterested in their job. Whether it is a lack of direction, repetition or […]

Hard work is necessary to be successful in any job, however there are two versions: working long hours and being […]

Why Your CV is Being Overlooked. As many young graduates prepare to launch their career these coming months, some less […]

I recently came across this great article which summed up the plight of many candidates that we meet who need […]

Christmas time has been and gone, New Year’s celebrations have left us all a little worse for wear. Now, as […]

As we approach the New Year, it is important to reflect on the year that has been and the year […]

Career plans are a great tool that are often undervalued, overlooked and forgotten. No matter what stage you are at […]

Maintaining an active lifestyle in conjunction with your 9 to 5 can be a challenge. Humans were never built to […]

One question we receive frequently from our junior candidates is “how can I become an Executive Assistant?” With little-to-no experience, […]

Monique is one of my earliest mentors in Recruitment. I worked as a Resourcer for her team way back in […]

Temping can sometimes feel like a ‘nowhere’ option, where large companies see contractors as a short-term means to an end. […]

Some people will say it is far too soon to be talking about Christmas. Usually I would agree, however in […]

Business casual has become the new norm in terms of how to dress for a job interview or around the […]

Negotiating your contract is important. There isn’t a person on this earth that has better intentions for yourself than you. […]

The relationship with your recruiter when you are a temp is an important one. They hold the keys as to […]

Handing in your notice after receiving a new offer is an exciting time. Whether or not it will come as […]

When you are temping, like any job, there are certain things you need to adhere to and things you shouldn’t […]

As a freelancer in the entertainment industry, things can be rather unpredictable. The thing is you’ve still got to work, […]

As Plan B Recruitment is an agency, you might think it is weird that we are writing this article. Truth […]

2010 doesn’t seem that long ago. I was in a steady recruitment role of 6.5 years with a well-established organisation… […]

The average employee receives 121 emails per day and sends roughly 40. That is a huge amount of information that […]

When looking for work, there are times where you receive no offers and times where you receive multiple at once. […]

Have you been applying for jobs for a while and not hearing back? Some roles will always receive high volumes […]

Spending 38 hours of the week in an office is a reality most people endure, whether you are passionate about […]

Taking on a temp role can be a great way to get into a new company. You can build your […]

Permanent work isn’t always possible for everyone. Whether it is due to Visa restrictions, personal limitations or simply a short […]

The job market has become increasingly competitive for both candidates and organisations. Companies are having to become more and more […]

The night before starting any new job is always filled with anticipation, excitement and, unfortunately, nerves and anxiety. There are […]

It would be a revelation to none to say that the Internet is how employers are meeting and assessing potential […]

As a recruiter, when you are working on a role with an accounting firm and you open a CV that […]

This is a wonderful opportunity to progress your HR career with one of our favourite clients. Based in Melbourne’s leafy […]

You’ve probably heard the general points made about your Resume. Are there spelling mistakes? Is the grammar questionable? Is it […]

A month into a new year, it’s only natural to reflect upon where we’ve been and where we’re going. For […]

Some people tell stories of how they are in their dream job and that every morning they wake up excited […]

Planning and preparing for a job interview has many advantages, the key one being that you’re more likely to ace […]

I’m excited about the year ahead & have set goals for Plan B higher standards of service quality to both […]

This is our first video! Please excuse the shaky nature, I’m getting a tripod for Christmas 🙂

This is a great article by Brian Walker, a global HR executive based in New York. It’s an informative piece […]

What’s worse – the fear of long term unemployment, or the fear of expectation & responsibility that comes with a […]

Everyone wants to be liked, and whilst popularity amongst peers might seem more fitting when describing a school yard, we […]

Different working holiday makers divide their work and holiday differently. Some travel the country, picking up jobs on their way […]

My friend from university had been considering getting a Working Holiday visa and coming to meet me down under, but […]

My first days in Melbourne were indescribably exciting: an adventurous glimpse into my new life. Life admin tasks like opening […]

Short-term temp assignments (1-2 weeks) are often great for getting some cash-flow in quickly. They are similar to merchant fishing […]

After a brilliant first month of frolicking and exploring what seemed a significant portion of Australia’s stunning east coast (actually […]

When I visited Melbourne in 2013 with my partner, his brother joined us. He was on a Working Holiday Visa, […]

I’m Melanie, and as John mentioned in his introduction, I’m currently living and working in Melbourne on a Working Holiday […]

Within social and business media circles in the recruitment world, we often hear what consultants are doing as consultants, but […]

I have written previously about the benefits of volunteering. Not just in terms of doing a good thing for those […]

  When I was young (circa the Warwick Capper Era), our school careers advisors would talk about applying for work […]

I’ve always been intrigued by people who leave employment security and stability to follow a new path. The people that […]

I was speaking to my accountant recently who was boasting about his unwavering work ethic. The drive and sacrifices it […]

A few weeks ago I received an application for an HR role from a candidate who looked good to begin […]

The job hunt often begins enthusiastically. Your first online search yields a long list of results and it’s difficult to […]

I recently went to one of our clients to do an outplacement talk to team of high-performing customer service-based staff […]

It’s one of the most frustrating things you can hear as a job hunter, and something that can leave you […]

In a time where Recruiters need to prove their worth more than ever, it astounds me as to what practices […]

Whilst any day is a good day to make a change or a resolution, there is always a flurry of […]

We are attainment machines – always working towards something. Sometimes though, without noticing it, our process becomes our destination. Recently, […]

The Challenge: I will meditate every single day for at least ten minutes. Doesn’t sound like much does it? But […]

You’ve just applied for a job online, which is being handled through an agency. The job looks good, but you […]

We had a birthday over here at Plan B this week! Happy birthday to John who turned a wonderful 32 […]

One can’t overstate the fact that we Melbournians are quite particular about our coffee.  When you break it down, it’s the […]

Morning Gloryville, the pre-work dance party! Yep, you read that correctly. Maybe a 6:15am Cycle class is your calling or […]

There has been quite a bit of movement over here at the Plan B offices – welcoming our new website, […]

In this day and age, recruitment can be a tough gig. There are the big players, the smaller boutique and […]

Positive attitude | Here are some very simple, easy to follow tips to use to get you the job you […]

To handle the process of recruiting yourself or outsource to a recruitment specialist? That is the question. There are arguments […]

It takes guts to say goodbye to your well-established career so you can take a punt at a completely foreign […]

Referrals trump any other way of recruitment in our book! Think about how you find your candidates these days… how […]

Many organisations believe that temporary staff are just that. And in many situations, they are. That is what they are […]

“Temps”, also known as freelancers, consultants and contractors are hired by companies when they need short-term workers. Or “temps” may […]

Take another look. Think about what many people are looking for a in a job these days… more and more […]

Having a tertiary education or equivalent higher education was once like currency, an easy foot in the door to the […]

We’re a fast-growing boutique recruitment agency specialising in temporary, contract and permanent office support placements. Based on the simple premise […]