Introduction Purpose of the guide Many businesses at some stage require additional resources to supplement their workforce and often the best and most flexible option is to hire an independent contractor to fill a short-term requirement such as IT services, additional clerical, or administrative roles or for additional manpower to manage peak periods. The three main reasons businesses seek to …

Introduction In today’s fast-paced world with technological advancements, communication and a global business environment, there is increased pressure on people in general and especially on those trying to manage their personal and business lives to maintain a balance and stay on top of what can be very difficult and trying circumstances. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures indicates 45 per cent …

Introduction In today’s world, the mode and speed of changes in technology and communication have altered traditional habits and behaviours in a manner that will only increase in intensity and methodology.  These changes have fundamentally altered the way that people, in general, communicate in both their private lives and in the workplace. The difficulty for employers is that the pace …