Blogs

​We recently sat down with Accountant Cameron Watson to get his take on this years Federal Budget. Camhas 30 years’ experience in the accounting profession and is a director of Paul Money Partners https://www.paulmoney.com.au/– a boutique accounting and wealth advisory firm with offices in Collingwood and Greensborough.The 2026 Federal Budget is one of the most far-reaching ...

In SAP contracting, conversations almost always start with the day rate. It makes sense. Contractors trade stability and benefits for flexibility and higher earning potential, so pay is naturally front of mind.But here’s the uncomfortable question many contractors quietly ask after a few months on a role, if the rate is good, why don’t I feel satisfied?The assumption that mo...

In a candidate-short market, speed is often treated as the holy grail of hiring. Roles are urgent, projects are under pressure, and hiring managers want CVs yesterday.But speed on its own rarely delivers the outcome organisations are hoping for.​In SAP and specialist IT recruitment, the real conversation is not speed versus quality. It is about how speed is achieved, and who...

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...