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Have you seen the latest ABS statistics? Job vacancies are currently surging, and the fight for talent is becoming too hot to handle. In February there were 289,000 vacancies, up 13% in the last three months. As many as two thirds of Australian businesses are struggling to find skilled candidates for open …

Not sold on the concept of distributed teams? Read this. Remote working. It’s a concept many of us have become very familiar with in the past year, and one of the few silver linings of 2020. Although the concept and technology have existed for years, Covid forced us to adopt …

For many businesses, it took a pandemic to shake up the way we work. It took a pandemic to make us reflect on and assess the effectiveness of the way in which we work – a way we’ve known for as long as we can remember. But now, gone are …

You don’t have to tell a business owner how important having a great team is. They know that having a talented, skilled and motivated team gives them the best chance of success. Alternatively, even if your product or service is genius, it’s not likely to go far without …

Even though it’s easy to focus on the way employment has changed over the last 12 months, the classic model of employment prior to the pandemic was far from perfect. We all know that the Covid-19 crisis forced a transformation of working styles. But when we think about these changes …

Picture this… It’s Monday morning. You want to make a slow start to the working week, so instead of sliding out of bed and heading for the train station, you make a cup of coffee and relax in bed until 9am. After a few hours of working from home, …

Understanding economic theory and the systems at play can seem quite boring and frankly, uninteresting. Studying economics isn’t for everyone. However, understanding how today’s current economic climate impacts you and your business is invaluable. What you need to learn today is what the gig economy is and if …

In the business world, competitive advantage is the lifeline of a company. Having a clear established competitive advantage not only lets a business survive but provides them with the opportunity to thrive. In Australia, an increasing issue affecting business’ competitive advantage is skill shortages. 70% of Australian employers stated that skill …

More and more, businesses are reaping the benefits of a global team. Especially with COVID-19 and the rise of working from home, we are no longer confined to hiring within our city or country. Employing across borders allows companies access to people and skills, no matter where they are.  Global …

There are so many benefits in hiring remote international employees—from accessing an incredible talent pool to growing your global markets—but the legalities of overseas employment can be an intimidating prospect. There are legal requirements you need to consider when hiring a new worker, and when they are in …