The impact of a pay rise on your employer

The impact of a pay rise on your employer

Every week, I listen to candidates say they want a pay rise and not have a clue where the money is going to come from for it. Let’s shine a light on this to help employees make stronger cases for a pay rise and help employers make easy, practical decisions.  Like any good negotiation, you…

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How to highlight salary in annual review

How to highlight salary in annual review

No matter how well you are doing in your job or if a promotion is on the cards, there’s no denying that a salary increase is very welcome when going through your annual review. For many of us, being compensated fairly for our skills and experience impacts job satisfaction and being happy at a firm,…

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Understanding the New Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)

image: Understanding the New Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)

On 7 December 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. This change is part of a broader effort to modernise and simplify employer-sponsored visas, making it easier for businesses to address skills shortages.   Key Updates at a Glance Streamlined Occupation Lists. The…

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Interviewing for Multiple Jobs

Image: Interviewing for multiple roles by Tania Rogers at Lawson Delaney

In today’s professional practice job market, it’s common to interview for several positions simultaneously. While having multiple options is advantageous, it can also complicate your job search. Why It Can Get Complicated: You have to manage numerous interviews in a short period, often while fulfilling current work responsibilities. You might receive multiple job offers at…

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2025: The Year for Advisory Accountants to Thrive

2025: The Year for Advisory Accountants to Thrive

In recent years, Accountants have proven essential in supporting businesses and the broader economy. Towards the end of last year, and continuing into this year, businesses increasingly seek more than compliance services from their accountants; they’re turning to them for holistic business advisory solutions to navigate a rapidly evolving economic landscape. The growing complexity of…

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