As a business that has just gone through the recruitment process, the number one goal is to get your new contractors into work as quickly as possible. Any form of delay can set projects back even further and cost a business more in the back pocket. 

With this in mind, organisations need committed, engaged contractors who are ready to begin adding va…

When your company implements a new piece of software, you don't expect any problems to arise. However, according to new research, the frequency of software vulnerabilities is increasing over time.

The US National Vulnerability Database revealed that the number of problems encountered totaled 7,038 in 2014, up from just over 4,500 in 2013.

GFI Softwar…

The IT sector is one of the fastest growing areas of the Australian economy with new roles, jobs and opportunities constantly being created.

However, one of the impacts of this trend is that it's taking IT recruiters longer to place contractors into certain roles. 

This was one of the findings out of the recently released Information Technology Contr…

It's fair to say that nothing in life is perfect - relationships, sports teams and careers. While it's often better not to dwell on our problems in some cases, we must take a closer look in order to prevent expensive or dangerous mistakes.

Take software for example. Developed and implemented over many years, one single mistake can lead to major is…

As Sydney's population continues to soar, the pressure goes on the state government to ease the strain on local infrastructure.

In response to this, the North West Rail Link project was announced and construction is now well underway. Encompassing eight new railway stations and 4,000 commuter car parking spaces, the link is the country's largest pub…

There is no doubt that cloud computing will continue to be a buzzword in the technology world in 2015. For a number of years now, thousands of businesses across Australia have started moving vital information and data into an online platform. 

While many are enjoying the benefits of implementation, there is another group of organisations that have y…

Every business has the potential for greatness. However, this search of excellence can be hampered by a lack of funding, personnel or even direction.

There is no point operating a business with a good idea if the infrastructure around it isn't working though. This is why some organisations consider outsourcing different departments, such as IT. It's…

The early months of the year are a perfect time for organisations to consider their work health and safety standards. As we are only four weeks into the new business calendar, it's the perfect time to analyse key hazards and risks and put processes in place to minimise their impact.

Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer Michelle Baxter explain…

There is no doubt that operating a company is a two-way street. Firstly, you require attention from clients and customers - turning positive relationships into revenue.

However, secondly - and potentially, more important - is the input from your employees. Without their commitment and passion, it's difficult to create a business that outsiders want …

It is fair to say that in the current recruitment scene, the concept of employee engagement has never been more important.

Employees have a fair amount of choice when it comes to jobs - so the last thing that businesses want is to push their talent into the arms of the opposition.

This makes employee engagement a vital part of any small business - bu…