Meeting FSANZ & GMP Standards starts with the right workforce.

  In highly regulated industries such as food manufacturing, bakery production, and pharmaceuticals, compliance is not just a box-ticking exercise -it’s an operational imperative. Whether you’re producing baked goods for retail shelves or compounding medicines in sterile facilities, strict adherence to food and safety standards is essential. In Australia, these standards are governed primarily by…

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The Compliance Checklist – Upcoming Changes Affecting Small Business Compliance

Upcoming Changes Affecting Australian Businesses in 2025 & Beyond As Australian businesses navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, staying informed and compliant is more critical than ever. A series of legislative changes are set to impact businesses in 2025 and beyond, covering tax, employment law, and superannuation. Partnering with a knowledgeable staffing agency like Blaze…

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DIY Hiring vs Recruitment

Sources: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-recruitment-agency-statistics-you-should-know-adoffshore-ionje/ https://flair.hr/en/blog/hiring-statistics/ https://www.ibisworld.com/au/industry/employment-recruiting-agencies/1463/ https://workstaff.app/blog/staffing-industry-statistics

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How Temporary-to-Permanent Staffing could save your business time and money. 

In a competitive business environment, finding and retaining the right talent is a challenge that many companies face. While traditional hiring processes can be time-consuming, temporary-to-permanent (temp-to-perm) staffing offers a strategic alternative that provides flexibility, cost savings, and may ensure a better long-term fit.  Rather than independently searching for the “perfect candidate” through a lengthy hiring…

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Top 10 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

A job interview isn’t just an opportunity for the employer to assess you—it’s also your chance to evaluate whether the company, role, and team align with your career goals and values and skills. Asking insightful questions demonstrates your enthusiasm, strategic thinking, and genuine interest in the position. Here are ten smart questions to help you…

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The essential guide to leave in Australia.

Understanding Leave and Entitlements in Australia When it comes to workplace rights and entitlements in Australia, the Fair Work Act 2009 and the National Employment Standards (NES) serve as the guiding frameworks. These laws ensure that employees are treated fairly and have access to leave entitlements for rest, health, and other personal matters. Below, we…

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Powering Australia’s Future 2025 Report

Download the Powering Australia’s Future 2025 Report and gain exclusive insights into the industries driving Australia’s economy forward. Learn how innovations, workforce trends, and sustainability initiatives are shaping manufacturing, logistics, and more. What’s Inside: Manufacturing Growth: A 5% projected increase in output by 2025, driven by robotics, AI, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Workforce Challenges &…

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Navigating Compliance in 2025: Business Priorities

In 2025, Australian companies are entering a transformative phase of compliance, driven by significant changes in legislation, including the Closing Loopholes Acts and the criminalisation of wage theft. For companies navigating this new era, understanding these changes and implementing effective compliance strategies is critical not only to avoid penalties but to maintain trust with employees…

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