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The Future of AI in Recruitment: The Challenges for Agencies to Overcome

IT Recruitment

Recruitment agencies have evolved from experimenting with AI to embedding it throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Bullhorn's 2026 Global Recruitment Insights and Data report found agencies using AI throughout the recruitment process were three…

Recruitment Agencies Could Incur 1% of Payroll to Manage Payday Super. Are You Prepared?

IT Recruitment, superannuation

From 1 July 2026, Payday Super will change how Australian recruitment agencies manage payroll, superannuation and cash flow. Under the proposed reforms, employers will need to pay superannuation at the same time as wages, rather than quarterly,…

Hiring Globally in 2026? A Practical Global Payroll Guide for Australian Businesses

Payroll Funding

Across Australia, businesses continue to face sustained skills shortages in technology, engineering, healthcare, consulting and professional services. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, 36% of all occupations assessed were in national shortage…

Is Contracting Right for You? Australia Contractor Guide 2026

482 Visa program, contractors

Contracting in Australia continues to grow as professionals seek greater flexibility, income control and career variety. As of August 2025, there were 1.1 million independent contractors in Australia, representing 7.6% of all employed people…

Working Away From Home? A Practical Guide to LAFHA for Contractors

482 Visa program, contractors, LAFHA

For contractors required to work away from their usual home, the financial pressure can escalate quickly. Maintaining two households, paying rent or accommodation near the worksite, covering daily meals, and being separated from family all add…

5 Benefits of Using an Employer of Record to Unlock Global Talent Pools

482 Visa for Employers, Employers, employment, payroll

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party organisation that legally employs staff on behalf of another business. The EOR manages payroll, tax, superannuation, employment contracts, onboarding, termination administration and compliance with…

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The Future of AI in Recruitment: The Challenges for Agencies to Overcome

Recruitment Agencies Could Incur 1% of Payroll to Manage Payday Super. Are You Prepared?

Hiring Globally in 2026? A Practical Global Payroll Guide for Australian Businesses

Is Contracting Right for You? Australia Contractor Guide 2026

Working Away From Home? A Practical Guide to LAFHA for Contractors

5 Benefits of Using an Employer of Record to Unlock Global Talent Pools

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