An easier way to secure a foreign employee

An easier way to secure a foreign employee

We all know that to sponsor a foreign worker is a costly and complex process. The employer must not only pay this employee a relatively high salary and contribute to the broader skills development of Australians by transferring significant amount money to the Skilling...
How Many Hours Do You Spend Planning?

How Many Hours Do You Spend Planning?

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 taking at least 4 weeks off per year, this is what I do. Quarterly...
Employee or Contractor – What’s the difference?

Employee or Contractor – What’s the difference?

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 traditional employment in the bin and engage individuals as independent...
How to Achieve More by Doing Less

How to Achieve More by Doing Less

“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 wished time would go quicker so we can celebrate an event or reach a...
The Good Listener Trap

The Good Listener Trap

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 peacemaker”. The resident listener is highly trustworthy, they make...