Are you launching a new business…? You must already know that companies of all sizes and scopes depend on payroll to pay their employees plus comply with federal and state regulations. Even though you may have only one employee (you), payroll is one important function that cannot be ignored. But do you know how do […]
The Corona Virus is now creating an impact on business, markets and client bases around the world. China is a a mega global player on the world stage and what happens there impacts us all. China is Australia’s second largest trading partner. Currently in Australia: The US and Australia have said they will deny entry […]
After a rejuvenating break in Fiji, the Australian holidays are indeed over, and Ross and Julia Koffel are looking forward to our next IR Global Austral-Asia Regional conference. The date is locked and loaded for Friday, 21st of February in the truly beautiful city of Queenstown New Zealand. Already the list of attendees looks like […]
Earlier last year, following a series of negative comments in Australian media about franchising industry, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services completed an inquiry into the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct. As the result of the inquiry, the Committee released the “Fairness in Franchising” report. On a broad […]
The subclass 457 visa was replaced by the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass 482 visas back on March 18, 2018. Ever since then, the Federal government has encouraged migrants to settle in regional Australia in order to ease some crowding in the capital cities. With regards to this encouragement, a lot of new regional visas […]
Contracting is the future of the workforce. Gig Economy, Contingent Workforce, there are several phrases that have been used to define this new workforce mindset Compliance As a contractor, ensuring that you are compliant is essential – you do not want to get caught up down the track because you made a mistake. This could […]
Due to the horrendous bush fires this season in Australia, there was a lot of destruction of the natural habitat and food source of the Koalas. Right now, they are losing their homes and their lives to these widespread bush fires and excessive tree-clearing. Koalas are considered vulnerable to extinction, just a step above endangered, […]
Psychology Today: Inverse Relationship between Grades and Innovation. From a very early age in our education, we are always taught that the measure of success is in our grades. If you want to get into a good college or university, have the most of the opportunities, or get the best job… you absolutely need to […]
Did you know that there are companies in Australia that can become your surrogate sponsor for a Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa, old 457… We are one of them Conlon Management T/A Pendragon… Surrogate sponsors can do exactly that sponsor you for a TSS visa allowing you to work for a third party… For […]
Do you Want to work for yourself…? Many entrepreneurs or home-based business owners are, or have been self-employed. It is recommended before you follow their footsteps, you do a thorough self-evaluation if you are really ready and suitable for adapting the self-employment culture. Pros: Decide your own work hours. Yes, you get to decide your […]
The Australian Immigration system is similar to the Human Resources (HR) department of any company. For instance, when an individual applies for a job in a company, they will most likely only qualify if they meet the skills criteria by having the appropriate qualifications and/or experience mentioned in their Curriculum Vitae (CV). The HR department […]
I Settled My Abuse Claim – Can I Re-Open It? The Royal Commission into Institutional Child Abuse brought these matters to the forefront of public knowledge and understanding. For the many people who lived with the consequences of that abuse the fight has often been going on for many years. Many people who suffered made […]