One of the top challenges facing recruitment professionals in today’s competitive market is how to retain margins. Temp and contract desks gross profit as a % of sales remains under pressure and has put immense pressure on cash flow.
What can you do to retain margins and improve your cash flow? Read more
Contracting can be a scary word for some people; thoughts of job insecurity, remaining compliant at all times, loads of paperwork, and a lack of company benefits can be off-putting for those looking for work. However, contracting has distinct advantages that should not be overlooked by those on the job hunt, such as increased job flexibility, more earning potential, and greater control over finances. So read on, and perhaps you will be motivated to take the plunge into the exciting world of contracting! Read more
Graham Firth, HR Consultant at SDP Solutions, speaks to RCSA TV Tips for Success.
In this video Graham Firth highlights the Changes to Legislation this year that impact Recruitment Agencies and Employers.
The permanent recruitment market is changing and more Australian businesses are embracing contingent workforces. With this growth it is essential that recruiters adapt and seek to improve processes and operations to manage this workforce effectively.
More and more agencies are investing in technology to improve efficiencies and streamline every day processes, and if you already haven’t done so it’s about time you did. At SDP Solutions we offer recruitment agencies the choice of managing an automated, streamlined process in house through TemPay or alternatively outsourcing the management of their contractor and temp desk to SDP directly where a tailored solution can be built especially for your agency’s requirements.
Author: Raj Sesha, Director SDP Solutions and Tax Agent
With the Federal Budget 2014 announced, there was no doubt that we would all be affected in one way or another. We all guessed right in what we were expecting… big cuts and changes. Here we have focused the changes in the Budget that will affect businesses and independent contractors such as, tax, super and Medicare. The Key question that business will be asking, in my opinion is, what will be the impact on job growth and consumer sentiments as a result of this budget.
Following the success of the Briefing session on the recent HR and WHS Developments held in Sydney for recruiters within the on-hire space. SDP will now be hosting an Evening Briefing in Brisbane next week for Recruiters and those engaging contractors and temps.
These briefing sessions are the first of many which aim to provide relevant legislative, compliance and operational information to recruitment organisations. Read more
Within the recruiting industry, it’s hard to get away from candidate experience. It’s one of those hot topics right now that everyone is talking about. There is a heavy emphasis on the importance of treating candidates better. With the recruitment industry in Australia being extremely competitive, recruiters must go the extra mile to stay on top and providing a good candidate experience is at the centre of this.
Ask anyone in business what is the most important part of your business … it is the PEOPLE. This is from end-users, clients, customers, employees. Having a strategy in place to keep these experiences positive equals a recipe for success.
Contracting is no longer a last resort for technology pros, but a viable career path offering both financial and professional rewards.
A survey conducted by Mondo, a technology resourcing provider found that 48% of businesses plan to hire more independent IT contractors than full-time staff over the next 12 to 18 months, and 32% expect to increase their annual IT contractor budgets over the same period.
Mondo CEO, Michael Kirven, explains 2014 is the banner year for IT hiring, and explains why there’s never been a better time to explore opportunities as a contractor — and the payoffs can benefit both workers and employers.
These shifts show that while technology hiring is, thankfully, on the upswing, the real opportunities may no longer lie in full-time jobs.
Calling all contractors…
Don’t be pulled under with your contractor management company! It’s time to break FREE and GLANCE to a more stable contractor management provider.
This announcement comes as a large contractor management company has gone into voluntary administration due to immense financial difficulties, which has had a knock on affect to their contractor base; through lack of payments. Read more
Within the recruiting industry, it’s hard to get away from candidate experience. It’s one of those hot topics right now that everyone is talking about. There is a heavy emphasis on the importance of treating candidates better. With the recruitment industry in Australia being extremely competitive, recruiters must go the extra mile to stay on top and providing a good candidate experience is at the centre of this.
Ask anyone in business what is the most important part of your business … it is the PEOPLE. This is from end-users, clients, customers, employees. Having a strategy in place to keep these experiences positive equals a recipe for success.
