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Tired eyes holding you back from working at your best?

Posted on: September 20, 2017 at 8:30 am.

If you work in front of a screen hour after hour, and enjoy spending your down-time on an iPad or smart phone, chances are you’re living with computer vision syndrome (dry eyes, headaches, stiff neck and shoulders, perhaps the odd loss of focus)… and you often feel more tired than you should. Read more

Getting Into the Business of Building Your Brand

Posted on: August 22, 2017 at 8:00 am.

It’s tempting to think you can avoid investing time and money into building a brand for your business. Yet your brand is at the heart of everything you do – it reflects your organisation’s product or service offering, quality, pricing, reputation, direction and motivation. And it communicates all of this to your staff (if you have any), your suppliers and your customers.

Avoid disputes at all costs: Consider your contract

Posted on: July 10, 2017 at 9:00 am.

Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make all the difference… like a contract.

Attract the Best Talent, Every time

Posted on: June 26, 2017 at 9:00 am.

Australia has 5.9% unemployment¹… we’re constantly told about the number of people out there looking for work, yet when it comes to attracting the best talent to grow your business, it can feel impossible.

Moving To Australia? Here’s What You Need To Know About Medical Insurance

Posted on: June 13, 2017 at 9:00 am.

If you’re planning to live and work in Australia, it’s important to understand how the health system works because like most countries, medical attention is expensive. The last thing you want is to end up spending the money you’ve put aside for a great Aussie holiday on a bed in hospital!

Federal Budget Impacts Businesses Employing Foreign Workers

Posted on: June 5, 2017 at 9:00 am.

There are many businesses, right across Australia, taking advantage of the skills and knowledge that foreign workers bring to the workplace. If you’re one of them, you’ll need to be aware of the changes announced in the Federal budget on 9 May… because they will impact you!

Australia’s 457 Visa Scheme Has Been Abolished – But You Can Still Work Here

Posted on: May 16, 2017 at 11:00 am.

If you’re planning to travel to Australia to work, you need to take note of new requirements for skilled migrant visas following the Australian Federal Government’s abolition of the current 457 visa scheme.

457 Abolished But Skilled Migrants In Australia Can Work On

Posted on: May 4, 2017 at 11:13 am.

Skilled migrants currently working in Australia on a 457 visa can continue to work under their current conditions despite an announcement by the Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, that the 457 visa is to be abolished.

Ten Top Tips to Keep Your Payroll Under Control

Posted on: April 24, 2017 at 8:00 am.

The topic of award wages and fair work agreements is hot on the political agenda right now and Fair Work Australia has been cracking down on organisations that fail to remunerate their employees appropriately.

Dreaming of Life in Australia? Here’s What You’ll Need to Know

Posted on: April 10, 2017 at 7:00 am.

Australia is a great place to holiday and it can be just as much fun working and living here as well. But as with any country, there are a few things you’ll need to know about, and prepare for, before you pack your bags – especially if you’re bringing the kids!