Travel exemption for sponsored skilled worker

Travel exemption for sponsored skilled worker

For off-shore applicants awaiting their employer sponsored visas, the process currently is very slow. However, in most cases, even the visa is granted  the holders of temporary employer sponsored visas such as a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482)​...
Attracting Talent in 2021

Attracting Talent in 2021

Oh WOW what a year 2020 has been, full of twists and turns that’s for sure. Recruitment was certainly challenging, as much as the Jobkeeper and Jobseeker aided businesses and jobseekers it did present other barriers such as staff shortages especially in...
Clerks Award flexibility provisions extended

Clerks Award flexibility provisions extended

On 13 November 2020, the Fair Work Commission confirmed their decision to extend COVID-19 pandemic flexibility provisions within the Clerks – Private Sector Award until 29 March 2021. The flexibility provisions (Schedule I) are aimed at preserving the...
What’s Your Hourly Rate?

What’s Your Hourly Rate?

What’s your hourly rate? This is such a loaded question, isn’t it? An hourly rate actually penalises you for being efficient. The quicker you do the job, the less you get paid, take too long and your clients feel like you are ripping them off. If you charge by the...