Hiring guides for local businesses
Plain-English answers to the questions every cafe, bar, shop and salon owner hits when putting on staff - written for Australia, with links to the official sources.
How to hire casual staff in Australia: a small business guide
What casual employment actually means, what it costs, the paperwork you must give new casuals, and how to find reliable local people fast.
7 min read
Casual vs part-time vs full-time: which should you hire?
The real differences between casual, part-time and full-time employment for Australian small businesses - costs, flexibility, leave and conversion rules.
6 min read
How to write a job ad locals actually answer
A practical template for small-business job ads: what to put in the title, why pay transparency wins, and the details that make good people apply.
5 min read
Hiring your first employee in Australia: the checklist
Every registration, insurance and piece of paperwork a small business needs before putting on its first staff member - in the order to do them.
6 min read
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