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    Repositioning Direct Sourcing for Your Clients

    Monday February 13, 2023

    The time has come to question whether in-house recruiters are still the right fit for the future. Read on to find out more....

    Bridging the Talent Gap through Talent Retention, Sustainability, and the Indepe...

    Wednesday February 1, 2023

    It’s no mystery that COVID-19 has impacted the global workforce and created a global talent gap. From the normalization of ...

    Introducing Portable Health Benefits for Independent Contractors

    Wednesday January 25, 2023

    Learn about the new portable benefits package for independent contractors from People2.0. With portable benefits, independent...

    Talent Acquisition Revolution: Global, Digital, and On-Demand Strategies for a N...

    Wednesday January 4, 2023

    The pandemic-induced shift to remote work has revolutionized the talent landscape forever. Read to find out how to leverage d...

    Enlightening You in 2022: The Year’s Top 6 Blog Posts

    Thursday December 22, 2022

    What a year it has been. Organizations continue to look for creative ways to build dynamic workforces while facing fierce com...

    The War For Contingent Workers: What’s Needed To Stand Out And Win

    Tuesday December 20, 2022

    Despite big layoffs in tech and worries about a recession, worker shortages are still severe in a number of key industries. W...

    The Rising Struggle of Worker Classification and the Types of Mistakes That Put ...

    Tuesday December 6, 2022

    The new U.S. Department of Labor ruling is a good reminder that worker classification is ever-changing, legally complex, and ...

    2023 SIA Executive Forum North America

    Tuesday December 6, 2022

    March 6-9, 2023
    Fontainebleau Hotel
    Miami, FL...

    Lessons From Best-In-Breed Providers in Boeing’s Contingent Workforce Program

    Tuesday November 29, 2022

    People2.0 hosted the case-study session at the 2022 SIA CWS Summit called, “Taking Flight: How Boeing and Best-of-Breed Pro...

    The New Extended Workforce Stack: Incorporating Marketplaces

    Wednesday November 16, 2022

    November 30, 2022
    Webinar...

    Why a Strong Contingent Workforce Can Help Weather a Recession 

    Wednesday November 16, 2022

    Economic downturns happen. History tells us periods of highs and lows are part of life, and it’s up to us to ride the waves...

    4 Steps to Building a Winning Contingent Workforce Program

    Friday November 11, 2022

    Creating solutions that help you plan ahead to remain in compliance can come down to selecting the right AOR partner. Failure...

    Mitigating Risk and Managing Employee Compliance: Planning for 2023 and Beyond

    Thursday October 27, 2022

    Creating solutions that help you plan ahead to remain in compliance can come down to selecting the right AOR partner. Failure...

    How Technology Is Impacting Management of the Independent Workforce

    Monday October 17, 2022

    Technology is reshaping talent acquisition and the staffing industry as a whole. Today, we can access business intelligence t...

    TechServe Alliance

    Monday August 29, 2022

    November 7-9, 2022
    La Quinta Resort & Club
    Palm Springs CA...

    Choosing the right Contractor Management Organisation for you

    Tuesday August 16, 2022

    With companies expanding their reach rapidly and venturing into new markets, many are searching for efficient ways to handle ...

    SIA CWS & GigE North America 2022

    Saturday August 13, 2022

    September 19-21, 2022
    The Omni
    Dallas, TX...

    ASA Staffing World Live 2022

    Saturday August 13, 2022

    October 25-27, 2022
    Las Vegas, NV...

    NAPS Annual Conference 2022

    Saturday August 13, 2022

    October 2-4, 2022
    Alexandria, VA...

    SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit 2022

    Saturday August 13, 2022

    November 2-4, 2022
    Marriott Marquis
    Houston, TX...

    SIA Executive Forum EMEA 2022

    Saturday August 13, 2022

    December 6-7, 2022
    London...

    6 Trends Defining the Recruitment Industry in 2022

    Sunday July 31, 2022

    The evolving world of work is changing the recruitment industry. Stay on top of recruitment trends that are defining the indu...

    On-Demand Webinar: Becoming a Client-of-Choice for the Flexible Workforce

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    In the era of talent scarcity many innovative HR professionals are deploying total talent management strategies that seek to ...

    On-Demand Webinar: Building a Talent Community

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    We are entering a new era of talent scarcity, particularly within professional and STEM categories. We are also seeing dramat...

    On-Demand Webinar: 9 Steps to Building a Flexible Workforce Strategy

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    A flexible workforce model can attract scarce talent, while driving significant cost savings and enhancing enterprise flexibi...

    On-Demand Webinar: Get Prepared. Talent Engagement Strategies During Unpredictab...

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Tracking economic predictions is like being in a room full of bouncing, rubber balls. In January, the Congressional Budget Of...

    Webinar: Drive Compliance in Your Talent Strategy with SAP Fieldglass Partner So...

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Total workforce management is key to executing your company’s talent strategy. Peace of mind and efficiency of process are ...

    On-Demand Webinar: It’s Time to Adjust! Why Virtualization is Making Emplo...

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    A 2020 Gartner survey of finance executives reported that nearly 75% planned to make some of their workforce remote until 202...

    The Changing Workforce: It’s a Whole Different Animal Virtual Conference

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    We attracted more than 350 registrants and featured 25+ industry experts, clients, and partners. These leaders joined in 6 in...

    On-Demand Webinar: Direct Sourcing Demystified

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Sixty percent of organizations state that developing a direct source strategy for talent is their top contingent workforce pr...

    Retail Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    TalentWave client success story for a major international retailer that needed to implement a comprehensive flexible workforc...

    Information Services Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Due to the nature of their business our Client utilizes a wide range of contract experts who bring unique experience, knowle...

    Software Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Our client needed to ensure their flexible workforce population was properly classified and on-boarded through a streamlined ...

    Financial Services Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Our client was looking for a specialized provider of Independent Contractor (IC) Compliance and Employer of Record (EOR) ser...

    Cloud Computing Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Our cloud computing client’s Procurement team recognized there were significant risks associated with contract resources an...

    Technology Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    This technology company was looking for an IC compliance solution provider that could support their process requirements and ...

    Mergers & Acquisitions and the Hidden Exposure of Misclassified ICs

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Hidden under the shiny surface of many M&A transactions is the hidden exposure of misclassified independent contractors, whic...

    Mergers & Acquisitions and the Hidden Exposure of Misclassified ICs

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Hidden under the shiny surface of many M&A transactions is the hidden exposure of misclassified independent contractors, ...

    Tenure Limits for Temporary Employees

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Imposing tenure limits for temporary employees is a common practice. However, the minimal benefits gained from instituting an...

    Intellectual Property, Trade Secret Risks and Your Independent Contractors

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Some practical advice on how you can best safeguard your business IP and trade secrets while still providing the critical in...

    The Perils of Do-it-Yourself Independent Contractor Compliance

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    We are often asked about the merits of going with an in-house, or what we call a Do-It-Yourself (DIY), approach to independen...

    Practical Steps in Statement of Work (SOW) Management

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Statement of Work (SOW) Management serves as the basis for defining a project relationship through a formal contract agreemen...

    IC Compliance Program Frequently Asked Questions

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    As industry experts in Independent Contractor compliance and engagement solutions, TalentWave is often asked for expert input...

    The Flexible Workforce: A shock absorber for turbulent economic conditions

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    What is the optimal staffing level? How do you determine the right mix of traditional workers versus flexible workers (indep...

    TalentBridge

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Search your known resources and deploy them as soon as the following day with your own Talent Community. Learn more about Tal...

    The Flexible Workforce Strategic Planning Guide

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Almost every industry can benefit from engaging the independent workforce. So how do you effectively tap into the potential o...

    Best-in-Class IC Compliance: 5 Critical Program Elements

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Building and/or optimizing an organization’s IC compliance strategy has become a boardroom issue for many companies. And it...

    Tried and True Negotiation Strategies to Improve Margins

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Every salesperson wants to sell more and at a higher price. You want to have a win/win with your customers, but you don’t w...

    3 Things Elite Recruiters Do That Others Do Not

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    There are a lot of good recruiters. There are some great recruiters. Then there are a handful of recruiters that reach the ra...

    6 Principles of Persuasion to Boost Your Staffing Business

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Ask yourself, “what makes one recruiter more successful than another?” Maybe you attribute their success to hard work or ...

    Behavioral-Based Interviewing: What to Ask and How to Analyze Responses

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Have you ever been blindsided by what you thought was a perfect hire who turned out to be a total disaster? Or had the feelin...

    Communication Tactics to Make Prospects Want to Work with You

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    If you do anything enough, it becomes routine, and as a recruiter, you’re no exception to the rule. As you speak to candida...

    Consultative Selling for Recruiters: Create Value and Trust with Prospects

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Working in staffing and recruiting you’re often treated like vendors by prospects and clients, and in these cases, you may ...

    Go from Average Producer to Big Biller: Methods to Move the Needle

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    A core behavior that separates top-performing recruiters from those that slide by year-after-year is the discipline of establ...

    How to Create and Implement a Strategic, Client-Development Plan

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Building a client base isn’t something that happens by accident – it takes a strategy that focuses on consistency and pur...

    Increase New Business by Leveraging Your Existing Relationships

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    If you’re not leveraging your existing relationships for opportunities, you’re losing out on a low cost source of new bus...

    Increase Your Response Rates with Better Recruiting Emails

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    While communication between recruiters and employment candidates has evolved, one thing has remained constant: the critical r...

    Launching Your Contract Staffing Business for Maximum Recurring Revenue

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Historically, temporary and contract staffing have comprised 80-90% of the total staffing market, while search and placement ...

    How to Prevent Candidates from “Ghosting” on the Job Offer

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    One of your clients contacts you with an open opportunity. You find the perfect candidate, interview them and refer them to y...

    Unstoppable Sales Growth for Recruiters: Build and Sustain Market Distinction

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Unstoppable recruiting organizations recognize that every sale is influenced by the employees who both directly and indirectl...

    Winning the Staffing Sales Game: Get More Appointments & Land New Business

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

    Winning the Staffing Sales Game: Get More Appointments & Land New Business

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

    Best Practices for Maximizing Profits on Your Contract Recruitment Business

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

    Ramping Up Your Hiring Capabilities

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

    Workforce Virtualization and Payroll Complexities

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

    Essential Questions to Evaluate Outsourcing Providers Guide

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    This comprehensive list of questions will help staffing owners thoroughly evaluate outsourcing providers to choose the right ...

    The Seven Deadly Myths of Contract Recruiting

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Recruiters often hesitate to get into the contract-recruiting game due to longstanding and persistent misconceptions. Learn t...

    Managing Your Virtual Workforce

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Here are the critical factors you need to consider to successfully manage a virtual workforce, from tools to security and eve...

    EOR vs. PEO

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Discover the many differences between an employer of record (EOR) and a professional employer organization (PEO)....

    Unstoppable Sales Growth: Six Tips to Build a New Revenue Stream with Contract R...

    Wednesday July 13, 2022

    Learn how recruiting companies can capture a new revenue stream amid the Great Resignation. ...

    Where is All the Talent

    Wednesday July 13, 2022

    Discover the many differences between an employer of record (EOR) and a professional employer organization (PEO)....

    Businesses in Australia turning to overseas talent to fill crucial skills gaps

    Saturday June 4, 2022

    Recently Neil Merola, Head of APAC at People2.0, was interviewed by Shortlist, a publication that keeps recruitment agency an...

    Using Diversity to Build Resilience in Your Procurement Strategies

    Thursday May 19, 2022

    Promoting the longevity of your clients’ organizations means developing a diversity recruiting strategy that fosters resili...

    Futureproof Your Staffing Agency: Meeting the Changing Needs of Your Clients Tod...

    Tuesday April 12, 2022

    The distributed workforce has turned the staffing industry on its head. Neal Bhamre of People2.0 weighs in on how to futurepr...

    How Outsourcing Could Increase Your Firm’s Valuation

    Friday April 1, 2022

    Outsourcing certain business functions can go a long way in enhancing your staffing firm’s valuation....

    How recruiters can make The Great Resignation work for them

    Friday April 1, 2022

    Have any of your co-workers left their roles for new job opportunities recently? They aren’t alone. People around the world...

    International Women’s Day 2022

    Thursday March 10, 2022

    Celebrated annually on 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a crucial day in the year where the world unites to hono...

    New Zealand’s border reopening presents new opportunities for businesses

    Wednesday February 23, 2022

    Positive steps for New Zealand as they have announced reopening borders in phases to fully vaccinated travellers. It will all...

    Recruiting for Other Recruiters

    Thursday January 27, 2022

    Labor shortages are affecting nearly every industry, including staffing and recruiting. Here’s how to successfully recruit ...

    Australian borders opened to highly skilled workers

    Wednesday January 19, 2022

    After almost two years of restricted international travel, countries worldwide are grappling with shortages in skilled worker...

    Recruitment Strategies for a Post-COVID World

    Thursday January 13, 2022

    These strategies will become essential for recruiters in a post-COVID world....

    Global Expansion Strategy Dos and Don’ts for Staffing Agencies and Recruit...

    Friday November 26, 2021

    A global expansion can be a risky and complex endeavor. Here are some dos and don’ts to follow to help ensure you build a s...

    The Great Resignation: Persuasive Tactics to Convince Companies to Adapt

    Thursday November 18, 2021

    The labor shortage caused by the Great Resignation is requiring organizations to either adapt or lose out on top talent....

    Global Talent Management: Strategies to Leverage the Global Talent Community

    Friday October 15, 2021

    Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic early 2020, the global workforce has experienced unprecedented transformation. C...

    The Rise of the Recruiter Savior

    Thursday September 23, 2021

    Labor shortage and global work opportunities make it tough to attract top candidates. Welcome to the rise of the recruiter sa...

    How to Build Out your Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Strategies

    Thursday September 23, 2021

    Companies are increasingly seeking to diversify their talent pipelines and build inclusive work environments that attract mor...

    Why leveraging a contractor workforce can increase efficiency for agencies and e...

    Tuesday September 14, 2021

    In this new era of digitalisation, workforce models and hiring strategies are constantly evolving to increase efficiency in t...

    Workforce Leaders of Tomorrow: Archway Recruitment, New Zealand

    Wednesday September 8, 2021

    At Entity Solutions, a People2.0 Company, we provide workforce solutions to businesses across the Asia Pacific. This gives us...

    5 insights: Australia’s skilled visa sponsorship inquiry

    Saturday September 4, 2021

    Australia’s visa sponsorship and migration program has been hard hit by COVID-19, with 500,000 temporary visa holders leavi...

    Six financial lessons for contractors from COVID-19

    Tuesday July 20, 2021

    Like every pandemic in history, there is no doubt COVID-19 will have lingering effects on us all. Research has already shown ...

    The priority of embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion in the contingent...

    Wednesday July 14, 2021

    Diversity and inclusion (D&I) has never been more of a priority for business as it is today. It is common practice to have a ...

    Top 5 emerging workforce trends in Asia

    Friday July 9, 2021

    As businesses chart their road to recovery post COVID-19, many are working hard to equip themselves with the tools and knowle...

    Talent Curation: How Recruiters Can Get Ahead of the Competition

    Thursday May 6, 2021

    Ensure you have the right skilled talent available for positions as soon as you need them filled. Here’s how to get ahead w...

    Tips for Recruiters: How to Craft LinkedIn Messages That Get Responses

    Thursday April 8, 2021

    As a recruiter, you spend a lot of time on LinkedIn. To see better results from your outreach, learn best practices for craft...

    How Women Can Support Women in the Recruitment Industry

    Thursday March 11, 2021

    Female leaders and recruiters have an opportunity to empower other women in the recruitment industry this Women’s History M...

    Remaining competitive in a post-COVID world

    Friday February 12, 2021

    COVID-19 has had a huge impact on businesses all over the world, permanently reshaping the world, and the business landscape....

    Driving business growth through market innovation | Webinar Recording (3)

    Tuesday February 9, 2021

    As businesses try to emerge in a post-pandemic world, they ponder one existential question: “How do we do that?”. While s...

    Leading teams in times of change | Webinar recording (2)

    Tuesday February 9, 2021

    In today’s climate, being a great leader encompasses so much more than simply being brilliant at your job. Building a stron...

    How to develop business resilience for the future | Webinar Recording (1)

    Tuesday February 9, 2021

    We are currently living through a time of unprecedented change. The past year has presented a multitude of challenges and obs...

    Recruiters: How to Become an Expert in Your Niche

    Thursday January 28, 2021

    Positioning yourself as an expert in your niche can help you better address the needs of your clients and be seen as a valuab...

    Thinking of Starting a Recruiting Agency? Here Are the Industries Poised for Gro...

    Sunday January 17, 2021

    Starting a recruiting agency can be a lucrative career move, especially if you enter one of the top industries poised for gro...

    Global contingent workforce response to COVID-19

    Thursday January 14, 2021

    We recently reached out to our network and customers to gauge how the contingent hiring market was performing during the glob...

    22 new Occupations added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List in Au...

    Thursday January 7, 2021

    Last week came a much-anticipated change to Australian migration, which has been heavily impacted by Covid-19. The Minister f...

    3 considerations for recruitment agencies engaging overseas workers

    Monday December 14, 2020

    The global pandemic has changed the world we live and work in for the foreseeable future. It’s now been more than eight mon...

    Is Your Staffing Agency’s Website ADA Compliant?

    Tuesday December 1, 2020

    Is Your Staffing Agency’s Website ADA Compliant? Staffing agencies encounter a wide variety of diverse candidates during th...

    Neil Merola on the APSCo Australia podcast

    Thursday November 12, 2020

    Recently our CEO Neil Merola from Entity Solutions, a People2.0 Company spoke with Lesley Horsburgh, Managing Director of APS...

    Labour Hire Licensing in Australia: where are we now?

    Wednesday October 28, 2020

    Labour hire licensing is slowly being introduced across Australia, to ensure the safe and legal engagement of workers. The la...

    What does the Budget mean for contractors?

    Monday October 19, 2020

    The recent Federal Budget announcement was a robust response to the impact of the global pandemic. The significant fiscal spe...

    Reviewing Staffing Agency Employee Benefits in the Time of COVID-19

    Thursday October 15, 2020

    Open enrollment for employee benefits typically occurs during the fall, between September and December. While it’s a good i...

    Top tax-time strategies for contractors

    Tuesday October 6, 2020

    The lead up to the end of tax year is always a great time to reflect on your goals, tie up loose ends and take steps to impro...

    Australian Government aims to kick-start the economy with skilled migration

    Wednesday September 30, 2020

    While the international movement of people has nearly altogether halted in 2020 due to the global pandemic, the Australian Go...

    Priority skilled visas and travel exemptions for Australian jobs

    Sunday August 9, 2020

    The Australian Government has released a list of priority skills that will be granted travel exemptions into Australia. A new...

    FAQs about Payroll for Contract Recruiters

    Tuesday June 30, 2020

    Contract recruiting is having a moment. With around a third of US employment having already shifted to contingent roles, the ...

    IPro Feature: Ashton Wood, Founder of DV Safe Phone

    Tuesday June 30, 2020

    One of the great benefits of contracting on a fixed term basis is the occasional break in between contracts. One of our IPros...

    5 reasons to engage contractors in COVID-19

    Wednesday June 24, 2020

    The white-collar workforce is at a huge advantage with the ability to work from home in many roles, which is proving valuable...

    5 apps to get your Coronavirus budget in shape

    Monday June 15, 2020

    In the span of a few weeks COVID-19 has upended how people in Australia and around the world work and live. You may now be wo...

    Cash flow & COVID-19 – Adapting your budget to your new reality

    Monday June 15, 2020

    Daily life has been turned upside down for all of us due to the COVID-19 pandemic and new ways of living, working and connect...

    4 major pitfalls to avoid when working remotely

    Thursday April 30, 2020

    With the current need for social distancing, white collar contractors (Independent Professionals/IPros) are incredibly fortun...

    5 tips for inducting new contractors from home

    Friday April 17, 2020

    The world is remarkably different place from what it was just a few weeks ago. Professional services and large enterprises ha...

    How to stay afloat in times of hardship

    Sunday April 5, 2020

    There is an old English proverb that states a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. While for most of us the days of sailin...

    A virtual bench of affiliates is more cost effective than maintaining under-util...

    Wednesday March 11, 2020

    A recent research study by the Hinge Institute, reports that professional service organizations grew faster in 2019 than in t...

    Engaging virtual teams during COVID-19

    Friday March 6, 2020

    While COVID-19 has created a more remote workforce, what action do managers need to take action to ensure their virtual team ...

    4 Ways for your business to better appeal to contingent workers

    Thursday January 23, 2020

    Amidst a backdrop of global skill shortages, contingent workers offer businesses scalability, productivity and profitability;...

    Best Practices for Onboarding Clinicians

    Monday January 20, 2020

    There are typically some best practices your organization can adopt when developing your own onboarding and/or compliance pro...

    California Payroll Best Practices

    Monday January 6, 2020

    Here are just a few of the important things for you to consider when hiring employees in California...

    Two Major Barriers That Can Hinder Contract-Recruiting Revenue Streams

    Wednesday September 18, 2019

    Knowing how to handle these roadblocks can help ensure you realize contract recruiting’s full profit potential...

    Understanding The Intricacies of Temp Payroll

    Wednesday September 11, 2019

    Check out some items to consider when building a payroll business for contract and temporary placements...

    Talent Acquisition via Skilled Migration

    Monday August 26, 2019

    ‘Talent crunch’, ‘brain drain’, ‘war on talent’ – there are many terms being used to describe how technological...

    Why Australia’s Mining Industry Needs Skilled Migration

    Saturday August 10, 2019

    The demand for workers in the mining sector is at its highest level since the previous boom-time peak in 2013. Australian Res...

    5 Ways To Compete With The Top Staffing Agencies

    Tuesday August 6, 2019

    Smaller businesses often have many advantages over their larger counterparts—you just need to know how to leverage those ad...

    Why So Many Startup Staffing Agencies Fail

    Wednesday July 17, 2019

    If you’ve given up a steady salary to start your own recruitment company, you want to take every step you can to ensure you...

    Update on Labour Hire Licensing in Australia

    Tuesday July 16, 2019

    Calls for Labour Hire Licensing arose to stop the exploitation and mistreatment of workers, support legitimate labour hire op...

    International Women’s Day 2019

    Wednesday July 3, 2019

    It’s International Women’s Day 2019 and the energy is palpable. It’s been a big couple of years for gender relations as...

    Unique Challenges Independent Staffing Firms Face & How to Solve Them, Part ...

    Wednesday June 26, 2019

    While it may seem overwhelming when so many hurdles stand between you and success, there are solutions available to overcome ...

    Tax Time 2019 – Essential Tips for Independent Professionals

    Tuesday June 18, 2019

    We’re almost half way through the year which means that tax time is once again upon us. June 30th is a key date stuck in th...

    Unique Challenges Independent Staffing Firms Face & How to Solve Them, Part ...

    Monday June 17, 2019

    Independent staffing firms have to manage all aspects of running an agency on their own—making their position particularly ...

    How To Upskill in the Future of Work

    Tuesday May 14, 2019

    A question on the lips of many people as contingent labour and contract work grows, is how individuals can upskill without ac...

    How Small Firms Can Compete with the Top Staffing Agencies

    Tuesday May 7, 2019

    Smaller firms often have many advantages over their larger counterparts; you just need to know how to correctly leverage them...

    2019 Federal Budget – What You Need to Know

    Saturday May 4, 2019

    On Tuesday 2nd April 2019, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg unveiled the Coalition government’s pre-election budget promising a 7....

    4 Selling Points Clients Want to Hear from Recruiters

    Friday May 3, 2019

    It’s not enough to simply say that you will solve your clients’ needs—you have to provide proof that shows you have and...

    Make yourself at home: The tricks to setting up an optimal home office

    Thursday April 11, 2019

    Working as a professional contractor (referred to as an Independent Professional or IPro by Entity Solutions) can, at times, ...

    Mitigating Risk in an Age of Contingent Labour

    Thursday April 4, 2019

    Consider the following scenario – does it sound familiar? Your business is well aware of contractors being an attractive re...

    Are You Ready for the New Victoria Labour Hire Licensing Scheme?

    Monday March 25, 2019

    A new mandatory labour hire licensing scheme will soon apply to all labour hire providers operating in Victoria. The scheme c...

    Migration News: Skilled Occupation List Changes

    Thursday March 14, 2019

    On 11th March 2019, the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) released a number of additions and changes to its Skilled Occupatio...

    Essential Strategy to Reign Supreme in the Talent Crunch

    Wednesday February 20, 2019

    Reflecting on your client experiences over the past couple of years, it probably comes as no surprise that in 2017, “three-...

    Get a Tax Break with Novated Car Leasing for Independent Professionals

    Wednesday February 6, 2019

    If you’re an independent professional who is planning to buy a car or at least contemplating it, then you ought to consider...

    What Clients Really Want Staffing Companies to Know

    Friday January 4, 2019

    Learn what makes for a valued partnership, how to build trust, and things clients would like staffing companies to stop doing...

    Understanding the Gig Economy

    Tuesday November 20, 2018

    There has been increasing talk about the gig economy in recent years which has now well and truly reached fever pitch. Google...

    Starting Your Own Staffing or Recruiting Firm? Incorporate These 4 Best Practice...

    Monday October 1, 2018

    To avoid falling victim to common pitfalls, follow these four best practices when starting your own staffing or recruiting bu...

    Ensuring Temporary Worker Satisfaction

    Friday September 14, 2018

    As the liaison between clients and contractors, your staffing firm must consider your role in ensuring temporary worker satis...

    Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn as a Recruiter (Without Spending a Dime)

    Monday September 10, 2018

    When utilized to its fullest potential, LinkedIn can serve as a cost-effective, efficient means of finding top talent for you...

    Innovative Ideas to Move Your Staffing Business Forward, Part 1

    Friday August 10, 2018

    Implementing new ideas can propel your staffing business towards greater innovation and impact. Check out our first set of re...

    Small Vendor Engagement: Does tail spend have you in a tail spin?

    Thursday August 9, 2018

    The benefits of small vendor engagement are vast — increased diversity of supply base & tapping in to the explosion of the ...

    What does International Women’s Day mean to you?

    Tuesday July 3, 2018

    Today, Thursday 8 March 2018, is International Women’s Day – for some it’s a reminder of how far we have come or even...

    Apply 6 Principals of Persuasion to Grow Your Staffing Business

    Friday June 29, 2018

    Explore and embrace these 6 Persuasion Principles to win concessions and more clients for long-term influence and success....

    Global skills in demand for the future of work

    Wednesday June 27, 2018

    You may be thinking about upskilling so you can then put your hand up for projects requiring niche skills. Maybe you’d like...

    How outsourcing to a CMO makes engaging a NZ contract workforce stress-free

    Wednesday June 27, 2018

    Labour markets all over the world are increasingly moving towards flexible and assignment based engagements that allow an org...

    Are contractors financially prepared for the future?

    Wednesday June 20, 2018

    Recently, in conjunction with FMD Financial, we held an important Roundtable event designed to help us understand our contrac...

    Understanding a Candidate’s Non-Monetary Motivators, Part 2

    Friday June 15, 2018

    Get clarity on your candidate's job search situation and identify any potential obstacles early so they don’t become brick ...

    Our top tips to get organised at tax time

    Thursday June 14, 2018

    It’s tax time again and for many it can be stressful. Maybe you haven’t had time to get up to speed on tax changes and do...

    Understanding a Candidate’s Non-Monetary Motivators, Part 1

    Thursday June 7, 2018

    Gathering non-monetary feedback to clarify how a candidate is motivated beyond salary compensation is an essential step to th...

    Qualifying Candidates and Compensation Conversations

    Monday June 4, 2018

    There are essential next steps to take when a candidate expresses interest in an opportunity; effectively qualify candidates ...

    Recruit Interested Candidates Faster & More Efficiently

    Saturday May 26, 2018

    A candidate says 'YES, I'm interested in hearing more about this opportunity;' what you do next is the most important part of...

    Skilling Australians Fund legislation approved – What it means for your organi...

    Thursday May 17, 2018

    Another anticipated change to the Visa program has been approved in parliament. The Skilling Australians Fund legislation pas...

    Attracting Candidates – The Right Way to Recruit (Part 2)

    Monday May 14, 2018

    Explore human nature and how you can use psychology to improve your recruiting efforts; what attracts a candidate and how can...

    Attracting Candidates – The Right Way to Recruit (Part 1)

    Monday May 7, 2018

    Recruiting is selling opportunities! So, what’s the right way to attract top candidates & pitch them your best opportu...

    Proposed Labour Hire legislation changes

    Thursday May 3, 2018

    As Group MD and founder of Entity Solutions, our organisation has commenced its journey to comply with the Labour Hire licens...

    How to entice top talent to New Zealand – and your organisation

    Thursday May 3, 2018

    New Zealand is booming, with the tech industry expanding (Wellington is promoting itself as the new mini Silicone Valley) and...

    482 TSS Visa commences: The key changes you need to know about

    Wednesday April 4, 2018

    Last year, the Australian government announced that there would be changes to the skilled visa programs as of 2018. In line w...

    Provisional tax changes for NZ Independent Professionals

    Tuesday March 27, 2018

    From 1 April 2018, Independent Professionals (IPros) can benefit from the significant changes that the IRD (Inland Revenue) h...

    Building an Exceptional Customer Service Program for Your Staffing Company

    Saturday March 17, 2018

    Top-rate customer service, the kind that puts your staffing company in the forefront, is hard work and takes intentional, com...

    Why diversification and active management deliver consistent investment returns

    Wednesday February 21, 2018

    We all understand that certain sectors of the market do better during particular stages of the economic cycle than others. Ho...

    Techniques for Minimizing Candidate Dropout Before Day One

    Monday February 19, 2018

    Losing an employee between the offer acceptance and day one of work is excruciating for both you and your client. Here are so...

    Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace

    Wednesday February 14, 2018

    We all want to work for an organisation that embraces diversity and promotes inclusion in the workplace. As the workforce shi...

    5 Rules to Get Past the Gatekeeper and Close More New Clients

    Friday February 9, 2018

    With some helpful techniques, you can increase your gatekeeper success rate and get in front of more decision makers....

    Singapore, start preparing your workforce for Industry 4.0

    Tuesday January 30, 2018

    The Fourth Industrial revolution and the Digital Age are already upon us, prompting massive change in all industries and pres...

    Connecting to Job Seekers: Bridging the Language Gap, Part 2

    Wednesday January 3, 2018

    The biggest opportunity for staffing companies to connect with the job seeker’s struggle is by focusing on the job search p...

    Connecting to Job Seekers: The Language Breakdown, Part 1

    Wednesday December 27, 2017

    An ASA study revealed that staffing companies and job seekers are not speaking the same language. This two-part series review...

    Embracing Independent Talent

    Thursday December 14, 2017

    (Part 2 of a 2-part series on Recalibrating Risk in the Age of the Independent Worker) One third of the American workforce ha...

    Update to Permanent Residence (PR) Pathways for 457 visa holders

    Thursday November 23, 2017

    The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has recently released some information for existing 457 Visa holders rela...

    How to make your first investment property dreams a reality

    Monday November 20, 2017

    Thinking about buying an investment property? As a high income earner, your accountant has mentioned that it might be a good ...

    Top Workforce Trends in Singapore

    Tuesday November 14, 2017

    Being an employee in the present day is quite different from what it was just a few decades ago. In fact, some of us are not ...

    Complicated training benchmarks scrapped for an annual fee

    Sunday November 5, 2017

    Tuesday night, the Federal Government announced changes to their fees when engaging a foreign worker on a Temporary Skill Sho...

    What does the Budget 2017 mean for you?

    Thursday October 5, 2017

    On Tuesday night, Treasurer Scott Morrison handed down the Federal Budget for 2017. In his second delivery, he presented a bu...

    Tips For Contractors Buying Their First Home

    Thursday September 28, 2017

    So you are looking to buy your first home? WOW, now the daunting thought of moving out of home and away from the comforts of ...

    The Top ICT jobs that will be in demand in 2018

    Monday September 18, 2017

    As Australia progresses into the Digital era, there is one industry in particular that will carry the responsibility of this ...

    Your guide to finding the best spots in Sydney for remote working

    Wednesday August 30, 2017

    This week we continue our quest to find the best spaces for remote working, this time in Sydney. In our latest instalment, we...

    How to Define and Implement a Direct Sourcing Strategy

    Wednesday August 23, 2017

    Many leading organizations, across all geographies and industries, have recognized the benefits of direct sourcing as an effe...

    Your guide to finding the best spots in Melbourne for remote working

    Monday August 14, 2017

    In this age of remote working and frequent interstate business travel, as a freelancer or a contractor who is able to work aw...

    The Benefits of a Direct Sourcing Strategy for Talent Acquisition

    Friday July 28, 2017

    The world of work is changing rapidly, and companies that depend on knowledge workers must continue to evolve and innovate ho...

    Is your organisation set up to get the most out of a contingent workforce?

    Monday July 24, 2017

    Entity Solutions recently held a successful Roundtable event bringing together several business and industry leaders for a di...

    Revisions to occupation lists provides positive outcome for ICT sector

    Monday July 24, 2017

    The Federal Government’s announcement in April ‘17 to replace the 457 skilled visa program with the completely new Tempor...

    Customer Service Insights: Q and A Entity Solutions style

    Wednesday July 12, 2017

    At Entity Solutions, we believe that “Customer is King” and in the importance of listening to customer feedback in order ...

    Your checklist – 10 things to organise when moving to Australia

    Saturday June 3, 2017

    So you have finally decided to make the big move to Australia to further your career. Once all the announcements have been ma...

    Pioneering an honest Contractor Management Industry

    Wednesday May 24, 2017

    As a founder of Australia’s leading Contractor Management Organisation (CMO), I was disappointed to read about Plutus Payro...

    Common mistakes to avoid when updating your CV

    Thursday May 4, 2017

    The CV of any white collar contractor (Independent Professional/IPro) requires a format unique to their form of engagement. I...

    The dust has settled- Your migration options clarified

    Thursday April 27, 2017

    Last week, the Federal Government announced changes to the 457 Visa program. Now that the dust has settled and the speculatio...

    Government announcement to replace the 457 visa program

    Wednesday April 19, 2017

    Yesterday Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the 457 visa program will be abolished and the Government will replace it...

    [Infographic] The New Workforce

    Tuesday April 11, 2017

    In this infographic, we look at the factors driving the growth of the independent workforce and strategies companies use to s...

    How one simple decision could give you an extra $300,000 in super

    Tuesday March 28, 2017

    How often do you think about your super balance? Twice a year? Less often? Does it matter? I hear you think, I can’t access...

    The harmony of our culture

    Tuesday March 21, 2017

    Australia is one of the most culturally diverse parts of the world and according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics aroun...

    Stress Reduction Tips for IPros

    Saturday March 4, 2017

    As an IPro, the long hours required of you can sometimes elevate your stress levels and create imbalance. We all live in the ...

    How to avoid back pain at work

    Saturday January 7, 2017

    Feel like you’re carrying the world on your shoulders? You’re not alone. According to Better Health Victoria, in 2011, on...

    Is there a formula for investment success?

    Thursday January 5, 2017

    They say there’s no formula for success, but with years of experience offering personalised investment advice and now with ...

    Financial services: The tussle for compliance and contingent talent

    Wednesday November 16, 2016

    Australia’s financial services industry, including banks, superannuation and insurance organisations, has been undergoing a...

    Preparing your workforce for Industry 4.0

    Saturday November 5, 2016

    The world is at the beginning of the Fourth Industrial revolution which, in conjunction with the New Digital Age, is the cata...

    The Freelancer’s Guide To Melbourne

    Monday September 19, 2016

    Melbourne is a city that’s easy to get comfortable in – topping The Economist’s Global Liveability Ranking for the fift...

    2016 visa reforms focus on business and innovation

    Friday September 2, 2016

    Connecting people to jobs compliantly and with administrative ease is the reason why Entity Solutions help so many businesses...

    Get organised with your professional development in the New Year

    Friday August 12, 2016

    As the year draws to a close, you might be thinking about taking some positive new steps towards your professional goals. As ...

    Top tips for keeping your contractors happy

    Wednesday June 15, 2016

    The process of sourcing the right contractors for your organisation is never an easy one, with the overall costs almost alway...

    Creating health, wealth and happiness for Independent Professionals

    Wednesday June 15, 2016

    As the end of the financial year fast approaches, there is a sense of urgency to get all of our financial loose ends tied up ...

    Will the May Budget deliver on promises of innovation focus?

    Wednesday April 13, 2016

    The upcoming release of the 2016/2017 Australian Federal Budget has the nation abuzz with speculation of many changes, includ...

    Benefit from changes to the Accredited Sponsorship Status

    Friday April 8, 2016

    How your business can benefit from changes to the Accredited Sponsorship Status? Does your business sponsor employees from ov...

    Growth in the ICT sector producing a satisfied contingent workforce

    Wednesday March 30, 2016

    Organisations across all sectors and regions are looking for smarter ways to deliver their services, ways to automate manual ...

    Government announces reform to provide greater flexibility for employers accessi...

    Saturday March 19, 2016

    The Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash, announced yesterday the govern...

    Managing as a millennial: How to eliminate the tension of the age gap

    Thursday December 3, 2015

    Millennials, otherwise known as Generation Y, are no longer the new kids on the block. Set to make up three quarters of the w...

    Intellectual Property and Engaging Independent Contractors – Who owns what?

    Tuesday November 17, 2015

    Appropriate workers classification, though important, is not the only risk that consulting buyers face. Intellectual property...

    Why a million Aussies are contractors

    Tuesday November 17, 2015

    The new world of work is not a new concept but it is continuing to shape the way organisations respond to the evolving enviro...

    Subclass 457 quarterly report: increase applications, decrease visas granted

    Monday November 2, 2015

    While the number of 457 primary visa applications lodged in the last 12 months increased by 18.1% from the previous financial...

    The importance of employer branding in attracting key talent

    Saturday October 3, 2015

    Think economic turbulence and an ever-competitive job market is enough to ensure quality candidates flock to your organisatio...

    Top 5 Global Workforce Trends That are Redefining Workplaces

    Tuesday September 22, 2015

    Being an employee in the present day is quite different from what it was just a few decades ago. Workplaces are becoming more...

    How to succeed as an ICT professional

    Friday September 4, 2015

    If you are working as a white collar contractor (Independent Professional/IPro) in the ICT sector, the good news is organisat...

    Things you should know before committing to life as a contractor (Part 1 of 2)

    Saturday July 18, 2015

    The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that there are now 1 million Independent Contractors[1], representing 10 percen...

    The case for a dedicated global workforce management partner

    Thursday May 28, 2015

    For organisations operating in global environments, juggling the compliant engagement of both contingent and permanent worker...

    Immigration and the Budget

    Thursday May 14, 2015

    The Federal Budget 2015 was revealed Tuesday 12 May, and contained some key announcements in relation to Australia’s migrat...

    Hiring a contractor could be your best ever marketing investment

    Saturday May 2, 2015

    The importance of good relations with your contingent workforce is about more than the opportunity to retain talent within yo...

    Social media for Business 101

    Monday April 27, 2015

    Social media is no longer just a fad for teenagers; it has cemented itself as a crucial channel to market yourself and/or you...

    Leaders failing to address disengagement among workers

    Tuesday April 21, 2015

    Lack of employee engagement is the top issue for 87% of HR and business leaders, yet the majority of organisations are still ...

    Top 10 reasons to migrate to Australia

    Tuesday April 14, 2015

    Australia is a great place to live, work, and raise a family, but what are the top 10 reasons people migrate to Australia? Fo...

    ICT and Sales roles among the hardest to fill in Australia

    Tuesday March 31, 2015

    Despite rising levels of unemployment, one in four job vacancies remain unfilled after one month, with 13% still open after t...

    Healthcare sector to drive employment growth over next 5 years

    Friday March 27, 2015

    Healthcare and social assistance services are set to account for more employment growth in Australia than any other sector in...

    Navigating the multi-speed economy in 2015

    Monday March 16, 2015

    Throughout the mining boom, there was much talk about Australia’s two-speed economy. The idea that one portion of the econo...

    The invisible job market right under your nose

    Wednesday February 25, 2015

    Are you only looking for new roles on traditional job boards? You could be missing out on a huge portion of jobs that are not...

    How to successfully make the move to a new industry or market

    Monday February 23, 2015

    When considering a new career, the prospect of change can be daunting. Figuring out what you want to do after working for so ...

    Where to find flexibility: Small vs. Large Organisations

    Thursday February 19, 2015

    Would you like an employer who offers flexibility, work-life balance and choice on issues like overtime, hours and work locat...

    Is how you lead helping your bottom line?

    Tuesday February 17, 2015

    Any organisation, be it service or product orientated, ultimately exist to meet the wants or needs of its customer base. Your...

    ICT and transformative roles to dominate the contracting sector in Q1 2015

    Friday February 13, 2015

    Hiring intentions are at a 3 year high in the first quarter of 2015, with employers expecting to increase both their permanen...

    Mining and Resources sector jobs: A year in review

    Thursday January 29, 2015

    New research from recruitment company DFP Recruitment indicates that while the number of advertised jobs in the mining and re...

    How Australia tracks globally in contingent workforce engagement

    Wednesday January 28, 2015

    Australia is the 15th largest market globally for contingent workforce engagement, down from 4th in 2013, according to new re...

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