13 Interesting Things You Should Know About French Business Culture

France is considered an employee’s paradise. With ample annual leave, union power, and strong worker protections, you might well be considering working in France. However, while the topic of living and working in Paris has never been so popular – thank you Netflix, one thing we all want to avoid is making an Emily in… Read more »

5 Ways To Perfect Your Employee Onboarding Experience

Employee onboarding is a stressful time for all involved. That’s why it’s crucial to have a plan in place to achieve onboarding goals without causing unnecessary burdens. While some may regard onboarding as a one-day incursion (this would instead be induction), the process is a lot longer. The consensus among HR professionals is that it… Read more »

Hiring Foreigners in Australia? Migration Updates You Need To Know

With the pandemic seemingly behind us and Australia’s borders finally open again, now is no better time to come ‘down under’.  With its booming economy and ever-growing business market, Australia has new projects and professional opportunities emerging by the day. But equally prone to change are the laws around employment and migration – a major… Read more »

The Latest in Payroll News Australia 2022 – 2023

The new financial year has arrived, bringing significant changes to Australian taxation & payroll.   The first step in remaining compliant is understanding your business’ new payroll obligations. To help in this regard, we’ve examined the latest changes and summarised them for your convenience. Fast-track your research with this guide to the 2022 / 2023 financial year.  … Read more »

5 Benefits Of Gender Equality In The Workplace

A few weeks ago, Google agreed to pay $118 million (USD) settling a gender-discrimination case for 15,550 female workers. However, while monetary damages were paid, wrong-doing was not admitted. The case was brought to Google alleging systematic discrimination which involved: Female employees being paid less than their male counterparts Locking women into lower career tracks… Read more »

8 Things You Should Know About Australia’s Business Culture

Australia isn’t called the lucky country for nothing.     With enviable beaches stretching along the coast, to vast mountainous regions, and on to natural wonders within the red centre, Australia is one of the most beautiful places on the planet.  Australians pride themselves for their work / life balance (so much so, that Sydney… Read more »

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Talent Acquisition Provider

Outsourcing your Talent Acquisition is a smart business strategy with a multitude of benefits, especially for companies that are looking for offshore hiring.   The recruitment landscape, and more specifically, the expectations of both employers and employees, has changed significantly since the pandemic… Partnering with a Talent Acquisition (TA) provider means you can have a… Read more »

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Understanding France’s Holiday & Leave Entitlements

Are you an employer expanding your business to France or considering it?   Famously employee friendly, France has strict laws and protections for workers. Here are the leave entitlements and holidays you should be aware of.   Public Holidays:   Note: Public holidays that fall on weekends (coloured in red) are not moved to the… Read more »

What Will the Most In-Demand Job Skills be Post COVID-19?

It is often said that “skills are the professional currency of the 21st century”.   Yet, figuring out which skills to develop as a candidate or recruit for as a business might not always be smooth sailing. In this instance, given the magnitude of the COVID-19 crisis, both employers and employees need market intelligence on… Read more »