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​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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In SAP recruitment, timing is everything. Whether the market is active or subdued, a slow and inefficient hiring process can cost your business far more than just one missed hire, it can affect your team’s productivity, your internal resourcing, and your reputation in the market.​Good SAP Talent Won’t WaitThe best SAP candidates are in high demand. If your process stretches ...

The concept of a four-day work week is gaining attention in Australia, with various trials and discussions highlighting both potential benefits and challenges.​There have been a number of companies trial or implement the 4 day work week here in Australia over the last few years; including Medibank who increased their initial trail  from 250 employees to 500 employees after p...

The next major wave of SAP S/4HANA transformations is no longer on the horizon, it’s already building. As SAP ECC support winds down by 2027 (in most cases), and businesses increasingly embrace digital first strategies, organisations are gearing up to modernise their ERP landscapes. For many, that means transitioning to SAP S/4HANA or leveraging RISE with SAP for a more clou...

Curiosity killed the cat, has long been a warning against excessive questioning and inquisitiveness, however, in the business worked we see time and time again that companies that innovate, adapt and question the status-quo are the companies that thrive. Fun Fact... the full version of the saying is actually "Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back." This ...

As a recruitment company, we set a target this year: to adopt and integrate AI technologies across our business processes. We chose to start small, taking steady, deliberate steps toward this goal. The following is an article of our experience and some key learning which may help with introducing Ai to your teams. ​Starting with Baby StepsOur journey with AI began with targe...