Tag: Contractor

Protest calls to increase UberX rates by at least 15 per cent.

The question many business owners face is whether to use contractors and freelance workers or to hire staff. There are obviously a number of factors to weigh up before making a decision either way, but with the rise of the sharing economy, businesses are presented with a wide range of employment options, no matter what […]

The days of the ‘traditional’ workforce are becoming a fading memory as SMEs evolve. To operate in a lean and efficient manner, and achieve the agility necessary to navigate treacherous waters, businesses are having to build greater flexibility into their employment models.  The evolving dynamics of the modern workforce create challenges and unless human resource and payroll departments adapt, the […]

Take a look across the skyline of any Australian capital city and you’ll see the hallmarks of a healthy building and construction industry. Hundreds of tower cranes busily feeding materials to teams of contractors working together to bring the architects’ futuristic multi-story tower designs to life with extreme precision. These complex multi-billion dollar projects, run […]

Imagine being your own boss, managing your virtual team while doing project collaboration even at the comfort of your own home.

These days not only are temporary work contracts more common than ever before, but it’s often the work-mode of choice for employers and employees alike.

A new report has highlighted the growth in the Australian freelance market.

There’s a myth surrounding contractors: that they’re less loyal than full-timers, and not as productive. The reality though, is quite the contrary.