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From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation guarantee (SG) at the same time as wages are paid (on payday). This shift to Payday Super changes when super is paid, how super is calculated, how earnings are classified, and how STP reporting must be coded. For organisations running SAP On-Premise, these changes require targeted updates to payroll configuration, wage type...

​Hiring SAP talent is challenging in any market. For not-for-profits, where salary bands and daily rates are often below market, it can feel close to impossible. Yet some NFPs consistently secure high-calibre SAP consultants, even during competitive hiring cycles and major transformation programs.​So, what are they doing differently?Based on recent work with several not-for-...

​January isn’t for interviews, it’s for positioning yourselfThere’s a common belief among SAP professionals that January is a slow month for hiring. Fewer interviews. Delayed decisions. Everyone easing back into work.That assumption is only half right, and that’s where opportunity sits.Yes you’re right: A large amount of people are generally away in January however not ever...

Even the most experienced hiring managers occasionally face this uncomfortable reality: a new hire who seemed perfect on paper and during interviews simply isn’t the right fit once they’ve started. Whether it’s performance concerns, cultural misalignment, or behavioural red flags, early hiring misfires can be costly and demoralising.As recruitment consultants who’ve seen bot...

​We all know networking is important, but in a world where many professionals spend their days behind screens, the how has become a little hazy. With fewer in-person events, limited office interactions and so much of our communication happening online, the skill of connecting meaningfully can easily fade.The good news? Networking is a learnable skill, one that can be reignit...

​Recruitment often carries a lot of stigma, most people will have their perceptions about what recruiters do however if you take a closer look, and you’ll find a role that demands resilience, empathy, and an extraordinary ability to juggle competing priorities all while keeping people at the centre. We sat down with Maria McNally to chat through her role as Recruitment Consu...

​In August 2025, the High Court of Australia handed down a landmark decision that reshapes how employers must approach redundancy. The ruling in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley has broadened the scope of what constitutes “reasonable redeployment” under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)and its implications will be felt across every industry.​So, what does this mean for your bus...

At Speller International, contracting is at the heart of what we do. In the 24/25 financial year, 86% of our placements were contract roles. That means we’ve had a front-row seat to the opportunities and challenges contractors face, whether they’re joining an organisation well-versed in engaging contractors, or stepping into a business bringing one on board for the very firs...

​The SAP talent market in Australia has always been competitive, but in recent years the challenge has intensified. Demand for skilled consultants continues to rise, while the pool of available talent struggles to keep pace with a large percentage of the workforce nearing retirement age. Whilst recent market conditions have been mixed there is a clear skills gap developing a...

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