Increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving job satisfaction The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a lot of changes in the workforce. Many businesses have had to adapt to new ways of working, and this has led to a shift in the types of roles that are in demand. One of the common themes that we…
As we fast approach July 1, businesses and workers are gearing up for the upcoming wage increases. With a 5.75% boost in award rates and an 8.6% rise in the national minimum wage, along with other financial adjustments, companies are facing tough decisions in an already challenging economic climate. However, amidst these changes, it’s important…
For any business, hiring the right people is essential. Time and financial pressures are real and if you deal with staffing levels and still have a full set of fingernails, you’re in the minority. Some labour hire hosts have failed to do their due diligence and taken the unethical approach to hiring known as…
On Monday, 30th March 2020 Blaze Staffing Solutions’ Melbourne Office will relocate to 2/12 Compark Circuit, Mulgrave. This move is a source of great pride for us as we move to a larger space that is equipped with the latest technology and furnishings, providing a more accessible and open hub for our staff and…
New labour laws come into effect from 30 October 2019 prohibiting business from using unlicensed labour hire providers. Previously, businesses, farms or other organisations that use the services of labour hire (also known as ‘hosts’) could be a little less careful about the providers they use to supply them with individuals to work in…
There have been a number of developments relating to the labour hire licensing schemes in Victoria. On 23 October 2018, the Victorian Government introduced the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic) to support the operation of the Victorian labour hire licensing scheme. Recently, the Victorian Government announced that the remaining provisions of the Labour Hire…