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Increase Business Agility with a Contingent Workforce Strategy 

Monday March 25, 2024

Discover how a strategic contingent workforce approach can enhance business agility and provide access to a diverse talent po...

Global Talent Engagement: Big Possibilities for Small to Mid-Sized Firms 

Monday March 11, 2024

Unlock global talent with People2.0's EOR and AOR services, enabling small to mid-sized firms to compete globally and win big...

The Benefits of Using Contract Workers

Monday February 26, 2024

Explore how People2.0 bridges the gap between enterprises and contract workers, ensuring mutual benefits, legal safeguards, a...

From Recruitment to Full-Service: Unleashing Your Firm’s Potential with Pe...

Tuesday February 13, 2024

Find out how People2.0 can transform your recruitment firm into a full-service talent solution, ensuring compliance and effic...

The Importance of Proper Classification: People2.0’s Role in Contingent Workfo...

Monday January 29, 2024

Navigate the complexities of contingent workforce strategies with People2.0's focus on proper worker classification and ethic...

Compliance Alert: Supreme Court of the Netherlands Rules on Work Council’s...

Monday December 18, 2023

Discover how the Netherlands Supreme Court ruling on the Works Council's advisory role in group hiring impacts contingent wor...

Empowering the Hidden Workforce 

Monday December 11, 2023

Explore the impact of the contingent workforce on business strategy and learn how People2.0's integrated approach empowers or...

Answering Your Questions: People2.0’s Role in the Global Talent Marketplace 

Monday November 27, 2023

Find out how People2.0 ensures fair treatment for contingent workers and provides comprehensive support for staffing firms an...

Contract Recruiting Simplified: Strategies for Success

Wednesday November 1, 2023

Expand your revenue streams with contract recruiting. Discover how to tackle compliance, effectively promote your services, a...

Build Your Search and Recruiting Firm’s Value through Outsourcing

Monday October 16, 2023

Find out how strategic outsourcing can help you build recurring revenue streams and drive growth. Read now. ...

EOR v. PEO: What’s the Difference?

Wednesday July 12, 2023

Discover the differences between EOR and PEO services for human capital management. Compare costs, services, and risks to cho...

4 Big Considerations When Managing Payroll for Workers Placed in Other Countries

Monday June 26, 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....

Erik Vonk Featured in Forbes Article on Global Worker Classification

Wednesday February 15, 2023

CEO Erik Vonk is featured in a Forbes Article on remote work and compliance....

Is Expansion to Latin America on Your Radar? Staffing Considerations From Expert...

Friday February 3, 2023

Tapping into the Latin-American (LATAM) market can unlock a number of opportunities. Finding experienced partners who are alr...

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...

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...

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...

Top 4 Tips for Managing Remote Workers

Friday August 26, 2022

There are many challenges to working remotely and managing remote teams. We have tips and actionable insights, to help you im...

Ensuring the Security of Your Remote Workforce

Thursday August 11, 2022

Your cybersecurity measures will need to be different when managing a remote workforce. There are additional challenges and s...

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...

Remote Collaboration: Bringing teams together while apart

Wednesday July 27, 2022

Working with remote employees in a distributed workforce or contingent workforce comes with challenges. Don’t let remote co...

Things to Consider When Asking Your MSP About EOR & Payroll

Thursday July 21, 2022

Ensure that you are outsourcing your administrative functions to the right partner with the expertise to handle your distribu...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

Distributed Workforce Combats UK Labor Shortage

Thursday June 30, 2022

The UK is suffering from a significant labor shortage despite low unemployment rates. Changing recruitment strategies can hel...

Managing Distributed Workforces: Remote Payroll Taxes

Thursday June 16, 2022

Handling the payroll taxes for a remote, distributed workforce can be complicated. Ensure you’re able to hire compliantly a...

Employee Wants, Company Needs: Balancing the Borderless Workplace

Thursday May 12, 2022

People2.0’s Flexible Work Program benefits a distributed workforce by allowing for fully remote employees as well as a hybr...

Seven Employee Classification Types in the US and How to Identify Them Correctly

Thursday April 28, 2022

When it comes to employee classification, mapping out a plan not only ensures your staffing agency's due diligence, it can fo...

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...

What Is Considered “Reasonable in the Circumstances” for Proof of Personal E...

Thursday March 10, 2022

COVID-19 has revised the circumstances around personal emergency leave, and more changes are coming. What counts as reasonabl...

Opportunities for Contingent Workforce Strategies

Thursday February 24, 2022

The nature of talent is changing. Agencies need to take action to stay ahead....

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 ...

Recruitment Strategies for a Post-COVID World

Thursday January 13, 2022

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

What Job Security Means During the Great Resignation

Thursday December 16, 2021

Job security isn’t what it used to be. Employees increasingly look for security through a diversity of experiences....

Strategies for Re-Recruiting Existing Staff

Thursday December 2, 2021

Your existing workforce is your most valuable asset. Re-recruiting your staff can help keep your talent pools intact....

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....

How to Conduct Better Video Interviews When Hiring Remote Employees

Thursday November 4, 2021

Video interviews are now commonly used in hiring processes, but not all recruiters are using them effectively....

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...

7 Advantages to Remote Workers That Your Clients Will Love

Thursday October 7, 2021

Workers have loved going remote, but employers have a lot to gain from going virtual too....

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...

Engagement Freedom: Strategies to Connect with Global Talent

Thursday September 9, 2021

Talent globalization has accelerated during the pandemic. Here’s how you can help your clients successfully build and engag...

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...

Global Talent Management: Strategies to Leverage the Global Talent Community

Thursday August 26, 2021

Talent procurement strategies need to adapt rapidly to the borderless future of work. These strategies will help you successf...

How to Build Out your Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Strategies

Thursday August 12, 2021

Building a diversity and inclusion hiring strategy can help mitigate biases and attract top talent that you may currently be ...

5 Lessons From Our Candidate Sourcing Webinar

Thursday July 15, 2021

Learn more about the key lessons in candidate sourcing to help your staffing or recruiting agency stand out in 2021....

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 ...

5 Phases to an Optimized Contingent Workforce Management Strategy

Tuesday June 29, 2021

Your staffing or recruiting agency can help your clients optimize their contingent workforce management strategy by understan...

Home Office Life

Monday June 7, 2021

Studies and statistics show working from home is here to stay. With the right routine, technology and balance, it can be a be...

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...

The Difference between Consumer vs. Employer Branding in Talent Procurement

Thursday April 22, 2021

In talent procurement, you need to attract both candidates and clients. Each audience requires a different unique value propo...

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...

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...

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...

Are You Undervetting Your Independent Contractors?

Friday January 8, 2021

As we move into a new year and administration, we’re all in goal-making mode. Sure, our most immediate resolutions are to k...

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...

Why Employers Should Be Concerned When Employees “Work From Home” in a Locat...

Monday December 7, 2020

We’re all tired of hearing about how uncertain, unprecedented and challenging 2020 has been.  Unfortunately, it’s the re...

Is Candidate Ghosting Damaging Your Candidate Experience?

Thursday November 19, 2020

Ghosting: You say you’ll call, but you never do… You might be doing your candidates, your clients, and your recruitin...

What Is an EOR and What Does It Mean for Contingent Workers?

Thursday November 12, 2020

An employer of record (EOR) serves as the employer to contingent workers for tax purposes and performs all personnel function...

FAQ for Talent Procurement Firms Deploying Independent Contractors in California

Thursday November 5, 2020

If you’re deploying independent contractors in California, you know how vigilant you need to be in order to ensure complian...

7 Tips to Conduct Video Interviews for Staffing Agencies and Recruiters

Thursday October 29, 2020

There have been many business lessons learned during COVID-19. One is that office space might not be as necessary as many peo...

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...

Successful Remote Workforce Management for Staffing Agencies Starts with These 5...

Tuesday September 15, 2020

The pandemic has accelerated the future of remote work. More people today are working from home than ever before. Earlier in ...

EOR Perspective: Telltale Signs Contingent Labor Will Be the Next Thing

Tuesday August 18, 2020

The last few months have turned the business world upside-down. There have been many business lessons learned during COVID-19...

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...

Contract Staffing 101: Everything You Need to Know

Thursday July 16, 2020

The world has shifted to contingent and flexible working arrangements. The global situation in recent months has only acceler...

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 ...

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...

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...

What Is Risk Management

Monday March 16, 2020

To manage risk in the workplace, it is essential to proactively understand the physical risks and potential hazards of each w...

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;...

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...

Supplier Rationalization vs. Optimization: Which Works Best for Your Contingent ...

Tuesday October 1, 2019

Supply-base professional, Eric Osterhout shares his experience when it comes to rationalizing vs. optimizing an organization...

2 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...

Slackers, Clock-Watchers, and Chronic Complainers: How to Spot Disengaged Employ...

Tuesday August 27, 2019

High caliber leaders are aware of the “not so obvious” signs that an employee is becoming or is disengaged....

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...

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...

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...

4 Benefits of Using an Employer of Record (EOR) Provider

Wednesday June 12, 2019

Serving as an employer of record (EOR) can make you legally vulnerable & take time/resources away from your contract-plac...

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...

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, ...

3 Easy Ways to Misclassify Employees

Monday April 8, 2019

There are a few easy ways to misclassify employees in your agency. To ensure compliance, be on the lookout for these misclass...

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...

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...

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...

Help Your Salespeople Do What Matters Most

Saturday July 21, 2018

By understanding what really matter in the world of selling (inside and outside of the staffing industry), leaders can dramat...

3 Essential Principles to Drive Fast Growth

Thursday July 12, 2018

If you’re committed to being a fast and growing company, then you’ll be excited to discover there are a few essential pri...

Interns: The Economical, Convenient Solution to Short- and Long-Term Talent

Monday July 9, 2018

Hiring interns can come with big benefits for both your business and the intern. What factors should you consider? Learn more...

Defining Your Purpose: A Secret to Fast Growth

Friday July 6, 2018

Beyond the measurable statistics when leading a fast and growing company, every staffing and recruiting company should have a...

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 ...

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 and 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...

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...

Leave Great Voicemails for Potential Candidates

Tuesday April 10, 2018

Phones are attached to us everywhere we go, but we don’t actually answer them. Here are some rules for voicemails that actu...

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...

Tapping into Millennials’ Motivation to Build High-Performance Teams

Friday March 30, 2018

90% of executive leaders recognize the value of engaged teams, but only 24% believe their teams are actually engaged. The emp...

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...

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...

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...

Why Independent Contractors Lack Protection Under Sexual Harassment Laws

Thursday November 30, 2017

A half-century-old policy doesn’t protect ICs – and didn’t see the rise of independent work coming Allegations of sexua...

How the Rise of the Independent Worker Is Transforming the Workplace

Tuesday November 28, 2017

(Part 1 of a 2-part series on Recalibrating Risk in the Age of the Independent Worker) When 53 million Americans—one-third ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Workforce of the Future: Should You Buy, Rent, or Build?

Wednesday April 19, 2017

In today’s complicated workplace companies are challenged by the harsh reality of talent scarcity when trying to fill criti...

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...

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 the Baby Boomers are Driving the Growth of the Independent Workforce

Wednesday February 15, 2017

Driven by seismic shifts in the workforce and the workplace, the independent workforce continues to grow. One of the key driv...

3 Significant Workplace Trends Impacting HR Professionals

Wednesday February 8, 2017

With the rapid changes taking place in the workforce, and the ever-evolving workplace, the professional life of an HR leader ...

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...

Talent Communities: How to Find Talent

Wednesday December 14, 2016

There are many ways to source workers for talent communities. Read this article to learn where you can self-source proven, ve...

Strategic Considerations for Talent Communities

Thursday December 8, 2016

In this article, learn about the strategic considerations for HR, Talent Acquisition & Procurement professionals when buildin...

Building a Talent Community? First, Determine Your Goals

Tuesday November 29, 2016

Considering a talent community for contingent workers? Before evaluating solutions, determine your organizational goals. ...

The New Workforce Reality: Too Much Available Labor, Not Enough Available Talent

Tuesday November 15, 2016

The new workforce reality is too many available positions, and not enough workers to fill those positions. What factors are t...

Core Principles for Building a Successful a Talent Community

Thursday October 27, 2016

What are the core principles, or building blocks, for a successful talent community? There are many factors. Read this articl...

Talent Community Manifesto: The Declaration of Independents

Wednesday October 19, 2016

Talent Community enables enterprise companies to curate a community of known, independent and non-employee workers, transfor...

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 ...

The Importance of Vendor Compliance

Tuesday June 7, 2016

Because so many companies in today’s economy utilize subcontractors for the efficiency and cost savings that they provide, ...

What is an Independent Contractor?

Tuesday May 24, 2016

Many organizations are legitimately confused about how to properly classify individuals as independent contractors versus emp...

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...

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...

Just Calling Someone an Independent Contractor Doesn’t Necessarily Make It So

Wednesday March 9, 2016

In today’s competitive talent market many organizations engage workers as independent contractors. Strategic companies have...

Audited Consultant Risk: Who Is the Employer?

Tuesday February 23, 2016

It has been said that the American dream used to be owning your own home. Today, there are many who say the new American drea...

Defining an Independent Business Providing Services to Your Company

Tuesday January 19, 2016

As independent contractor compliance and engagement specialists, we are frequently asked by enterprise clients to help them m...

Millennials at Work

Thursday January 14, 2016

We’ve now entered a new era of talent scarcity, a time when buyers of talent must focus on attracting and retaining the vit...

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...

Employment Law Trends and the Flexible Workforce

Thursday November 12, 2015

There is a common misconception that contingent workers are exempt from following certain labor laws. Often, you must follow ...

An Overview of Different Business Structures for Independent Contractors

Thursday November 5, 2015

The art of classifying Independent Contractors requires a thorough understanding of various business organizations and the nu...

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...

9 Critical Workforce Trends for Today’s HR Leaders – (part 1)

Tuesday October 27, 2015

2 part series on critical workforce trends for today’s HR leaders, examining the macro workforce and workplace trends, and ...

The Impact of Exemption Misclassifications

Thursday October 8, 2015

We often discuss independent contractor misclassification and the significant risk it can present to employers. Today we’ll...

Best Practices to Become a Client of Choice for the Flexible Workforce

Tuesday October 6, 2015

Progressive organizations are learning they must become a “client-of-choice” in order to attract and retain the flexible ...

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...

Economic Realities Test: Do You Truly Have an Independent Contractor?

Thursday October 1, 2015

In a real-world example, when engaging a high-level software developer and the economic realities test is applied, an employe...

Happy National Payroll Week

Wednesday September 9, 2015

This week is National Payroll Week which celebrates the hard work by America's 150 million wage earners and the payroll profe...

Why a CFO Should Care About Total Talent Management

Tuesday September 1, 2015

In today’s fast-paced and global economy CFO's are tasked with more than ever before, and often called upon to act as an in...

The Business Case for Building an Alumni Talent Community

Tuesday August 25, 2015

Globalization, aging workers, and the rapidly growing flexible workforce are forcing many companies to reevaluate their workf...

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 ...

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...

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...

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