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  Friday 28th April – World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers Memorial Day.   Australia’s work-related fatality rates have been steadily trending downwards, but 178[1] workers still… read more →

The Federal Government this afternoon announced it plans to scrap the 457-visa program and replace it with a new TSS (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa. For more information please refer to… read more →

Recruitment is never just about putting a body in a vacancy. It’s about understand the full impact of those talents and skills on that workplace, its culture and this person… read more →

International Recruitment and Safety Services Australia are proud members of NPA Worldwide.  We work together to assist candidates find the right role and organisations to find the perfect candidate anywhere… read more →

From 1 July 2016 the minimum hourly and weekly pay rates under modern awards have increased by 2.4%. Minimum wage for workers 21 years and over is $17.70 per hour.… read more →

I’ve mentioned before in my blogs how one of the best things I do in my role is attending events where speakers are expert in their field and they explain… read more →

FOR YOUR INTEREST The Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) is the only Professional Association in Australia which recognises those professionals who provide ‘consulting and advisory’ services – and who often… read more →

I spoke to a wonderful candidate recently who was retrenched last year and is actively job hunting. I want to share our conversation because I was so impressed with his… read more →

Last month we had a question from a Company Owner/Director about first aid in the workplace – was it a legal requirement? Did they have to provide first aid? For… read more →

Source: 14 Jan 2016 from WorkCover Queensland As the forces of change and technological progress bear down on organisations, workplace bullying has become a sensitive and unpredictable issue for managers… read more →