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The NSW Small Business Commissioner has highlighted some of the challenges faced by small businesses in government procurement, along with the opportunities for NSW from greater engagement with SMEs, at last week’s NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the procurement practices of government agencies. In his evidence,

The latest research from leading HR and Payroll solutions provider, ADP, reveals widespread optimism about the future of work among Australians. Despite ongoing apprehensions about AI, cost-of-living and other concerns, 8 in 10 Australians still report being quite or very optimistic about work over the next five years, influenced

Recent research conducted by recruitment specialists Robert Walters has unveiled the primary talent trends for 2024, highlighting the prominent role of Gen Z entering the workplace. In the coming decade, the workforce will witness a shift as Gen Z employees surpass the number of baby boomers. Industries

New research reveals two-thirds (66%) of Australian white-collar workers access published content in their role, but only seven per cent of workers are certain their business has a licence to use the material. Nearly half (45%) of workers don’t think about copyright laws when doing

With reports highlighting Australia will fall short of its 1.2 million new homes target, new data has revealed that a ‘shortage of tradies’ might not be the only contributing factor. Research from Australia’s largest online tradie marketplace, hipages has shown hard-working tradies are drowning in

The Australian government wants to make sure its contracts – worth almost A$75 billion annually – don’t just deliver taxpayers value for money, but also promote gender equity. Under proposed procurement policy changes announced earlier this month, large companies that wish to bid for government contracts will first have

In a recent study conducted by people2people Recruitment, startling statistics emerged regarding the impact of digital expectations on employees’ work-life balance. Key Findings: 56% of respondents reported an expectation from their employers to check emails and work apps outside of work hours. Of those who acknowledged this

When an employee doesn’t show up to work and is unable to be contacted, termination seems like the next obvious step; however, acting hastily can result in the termination being overturned. Recently, the Fair Work Commission (Commission) held that an employee is entitled to pursue