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Business Manager’s Survey – your input please
The RCSA Business Managers’ quarterly survey is available for completion and is a key measure in demonstrating the sector’s value and current issues to Government and to other interested groups. The survey will remain open until the 8th January as there is some additional information being collected this round
RCSA is once again a Member of the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (Ciett) and, part of our responsibility is to assist Ciett to collect data for the global agency worker survey report which will allow Ciett to include Australia and New Zealand for the first time. The questions will allow the report to make global comparisons and show where Australia and New Zealand are at with these issues compared to other countries.
To complete the survey click Here
Collated survey results from previous quarters are available: Presentations
From the Business Solutions Contact
Frequently Asked Question - Do we need to make changes to payslips under Fair Work as a result of Modern Awards?
Member demand has also resulted in the development of a template for Candidate Registration for Permanent Placement
Modern Award news including support materials
Modern Award Mapping Tool Released by AIRC
Calculation of Penalties for Casuals under Modern Awards
Modern Awards for Recruiters – a webinR for purchase
Workforce & Candidate Management templates
BSC Management Guide - Termination of Employment for Recruitment and On-Hire (Revised)
Fair Work news including the Information Statement Guidelines
Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme – Further Expressions of Interest
Work Health and Safety Bill (previously Model OHS Act)
457 Visa Update
From New Zealand:
Member demand has also resulted in the development of a template for Candidate Registration for Permanent Placement
Partnership with Ministry of Social Development
Pay as You Go Holiday Pay
ACC Levies
Public Holidays
From Australia:
The RCSA Issues Management Executive Committee have had two excellent outcomes in the legislative reform discussions with respect to Modern Awards and the Work Health and Safety Bill (previously known as Model OHS Act).
The 2010-11 Migration Program consultation, attended by RCSA, released the following documents:
- Report on Migration Program 2008-09
- Subclass 457 Business (Long Stay) September 2009 State/Territory Report
- Proposed Long Term Immigration Planning Framework – State and Territory Linkages
- Demographic and Labour Supply Futures for Australia
- 2008 Update of the Migrants Fiscal Impact Model – Report by Access Economics for DIAC
From MemberBENEFITS:
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Tune into the world with this next generation radio
RCSA Wine Club
– the latest edition for Corporate Members and Affiliaties is now available.
Behold your future – reflections and predictions on the temp industry from a European perspective
Imagine an Australian flexible workforce sector where recruitment firms must first enter permanent employment contracts with their temp workers before “lending” them to other employers under short term contracts that can be cancelled on a moment’s notice. Read More
– the latest edition for Consultants is now available.
Beware candidate revenge!
Try this quick quiz. What creature has a longer memory than an elephant? The answer is a job candidate who feels he or she has been wronged by a recruitment consultant. read more
InterviewGOLD joins BusinessR
InterviewGOLD.com.au is Australia's leading online interview training system for job seekers and is the solution for recruitment firms who want to gain an advantage for their candidates and improve their placement rates. It ensures that your candidates are ready for interviews and enables consultants to focus on generating new business.
InterviewGold.com.au takes a unique approach to interview preparation that combines a fast track interview skills course with video practice interviews and interactive mock interviews specific to individual jobs and industries. The recruiter module enables consultants to review the performance of their candidates to ensure that they are getting it right and are ready for their interview.
InterviewGold.com.au is providing a special RCSA Member to early adopters for your consideration.
To find out more about this great deal click here
The 3rd Quarter RCSA Business Managers Survey Results is now open for completion. To complete the survey click Here
The RCSA Remuneration and Benchmarking Report has been released to participating companies More Information
General Information, Research and Data Here
Pre–registration for bridging connections 2010 is now available – with Tasmania as the destination and 'different conversations' as the topic this event is already the talk of the industry. Places will fill quickly so ensure you secure registrations for your leadership team. Mark 25-28 August in your diary and Click here for the form.
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TimesheetsOnline.com.au is an easy-to-use online timesheet system for time tracking, billing, cost accounting, and payroll. Our intuitive interface, powerful reports, and hands-on customer service have earned high praise from our customers throughout Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Being a web-based system, TimesheetsOnline.com.au enables your employees and approvers to manage their timesheets online, anytime and anywhere. Our timesheet solution is well suited for small, medium and large sized companies. For more...
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WorkPro is an e-learning and information management solution, centralising a range of pre-employment processes to reduce the effort and time required to ensure a candidate is work ready.
IRD Recruiter conducts research on company growth events that can inform new business development.
Verify, has just release its latest newsletter.
Click here for the RCSA Annual Report 2009
Brochure to promote the value of working with Members
Sticker email to tell the world you are an RCSA Member
Is your Membership Certificate on display?
Code for Professional Conduct Here
FREE Code webinR’s to be available in 2010
FREE Code self assessment module Here
Workforce and Candidate Management Templates in Business Solutions Contact: password protected for Corporate Members only
- Recruitment & Selection
- Talent Management
- OHS Risk Management (On-Hire Worker Services)
- Certificate IV in Human Resources
- Certificate IV in Business
- Graduate Certificate in Recruitment, Placement and Career Development
Now more than ever it is important to focus on building skills and networks so the LearnR online learning portal has up to 50% off TWO programs that will develop your techniques to shine as a networker and a recruiter
Business Networking Skills and the highly rated and extremely popular Recruitment e –nduction modules – give your professional development a real boost using the interactive and engaging online courses that can be completed at your convenience from the comfort of your own desk! Access the LearnR Portal
More Information Here
Purchase webinR recordings Here
CPE Programs can be found Here