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Should Life Skills Be Taught At School?
How many times has it been, since we finished our schooling, that we have used geometry, algebra or the periodic table of elements? My guess is that unless you are an engineer, a chemist or a teacher, chances are not very often. I am not saying that we shouldn’t teach these subjects at school or [...]
How to Retain Your Employees
A great employee is a rare gem: He/she is hard to find to begin with and once you find one, throngs of suitors will be lining up at your door to snatch them away from you. Although difficult, getting a good employee is not the hardest part, retaining them is. It will cost you time, [...]
Employee Case Study: Steve Harris
Labour hire has many benefits for workers. Steve Harris is one of Blue Collar People’s workers that knows all about this. Steve joined Blue Collar People over a year ago and has been labouring on residential and commercial construction sites across Perth. Steve has acquired many new skills from working on diverse jobs. At Blue Collar [...]
Should we have a simpler taxation system?
Personally I would like the tax system to be less complicated. For example let’s have a look at personal income taxes for Australian workers. Below is how we are currently being taxed: TAXABLE INCOME TAX PAYABLE ON THIS INCOME $0 – $18,200 [...]
ARE OUR WELFARE PAYMENTS TOO HIGH IN AUSTRALIA?
I guess the first question that needs to be answered is, how much are we actually paying in welfare? Well in the 2010/11 financial year welfare spending in Australia was $120 billion, with $90 billion of that being paid out in cash payments, such as unemployment benefits. Throughout that year this $120 billion paid on [...]
Moving To Perth For Work? Five Great Suburbs
If you are thinking about moving to Perth we have compiled a list of the 5 best suburbs in which to live Jump To Suburb: Maylands Inglewood Kallaroo Bull Creek Bayswater If you’re considering a move to Perth for work, family or just a change of scene, the first big question will be “where should [...]
How Cost Effective Is A Labour Hire Agency?
Staffing is usually one of the biggest outlays associated with running a business. Whether you have a fleet of full time employees or a few casuals to fill skills gaps, you want your labour hire and management processes to be as cost effective as possible. For many employers, using a labour hire agency can be [...]
Is It Time To Hire? How Do You Know?
There are many times that you might think it is time to hire a new employee. But how do you know for sure? From an employee resigning to your company expanding its services or products, there are many indicators that you need to hire again. Here are the top tips for knowing when it is [...]
How A Labour Hire Agency Can Help Your Business
You have just signed a contract for a large project. Your initial thought – how are you going to get experienced staff to help out on the project? Rather than heading to the employment pages, why not start with a labour hire agency that can help you with your business? Here are some tips on [...]
Benefits of Labour Hire Agencies – Clients & Workers
Labour hire is an industry that has been around in the developed world for several decades now. Businesses both like it and need it. A company may have someone off sick or off for an extended period of time due to injury creating a non-permanent job vacancy. To fill that person’s position with a permanent [...]
Preparing Your CV Requires Focus
Read up on our tips to enhance your CV for the next time you apply for a job There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to preparing your CV, or curriculum vitae, however it does need to serve its purpose and be a succinct selling tool. After all, it is the first [...]
Different Ways Of Looking For Work
There are a number of different ways of looking for work- we have compiled a list of the top methods for finding that perfect job Jump To Method: Networking Volunteer Recruitment agency Labour hire firm If you are in the market for a new job, you are probably familiar with a range of online [...]
How To Brush Up On Your Job Interview Skills
Read our tips to help you improve your job interview skills and land the job you really want Jump To Section: Dressing for the interview Your arrival Eye contact Ask questions Concluding At Blue Collar People you do not need to prepare for a job interview, you simply register with us and we match you [...]
Beneficial Job Search Tips
There is no denying that searching for a job can be intimidating. First you need to find a job to apply for that matches your skills, experience and interests, but then there’s the resume to update and the need to research and prepare for an interview. These job search tips will help make searching for [...]
Are Temporary Jobs Right For Me?
If you live in Perth and are considering temporary jobs rather than a long term commitment, there’s good news. There are plenty of positions available in almost every career field right now – the key is knowing where to look for these vacancies and who you can call upon to help you secure a position. [...]
Surprise fall in unemployment
Perthnow reports on latest job figures: http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/breaking-news/jobs-figures-confound-economists/story-fnhrvfsf-1227185785442 The rise in EMPLOYMENT was the third gain in a row over the past three months of October, November and December 2014, with 99,000 in total added in employment, across Australia, over those months. This three month gain nearly equalled the 105,200 gain over the past 12 MONTHS [...]
Blue Collar People Choose To Support Redkite
Blue Collar People are pleased to announce their support for Redkite. Owner Fernando Ortiz explains: “The reason why I wanted to get involved with supporting Redkite is because I feel I am extremely lucky to have 3 healthy children of my own and the thought of young children and young adults having cancer is, for [...]
Job Agency or Labour Hire Firm?
Wondering about the differences between job agencies and labour hire firms? We explain below and help you decide which one is the most appropriate for your business How do job agencies work? How to labour hire firms differ? Job agencies and labour hire firms may appear on the outset to offer a business the same [...]
Job Search Over With A Labour Hire Company
Have you ever considered expanding your job search horizons beyond the usual job boards for casual workers? Labour hire companies are regularly on the lookout for superstars across a range of industries for clients looking to fill short and long term contracts within their businesses, often at short notice. There are a number of benefits [...]
Labour Hire Companies For Casual Job Seeker
Casual jobs make up a large percentage of the overall workforce and are often in demand by jobseekers. Have you ever considered making your next career move with a labour hire company? Blue Collar People are always on the lookout for skilled and motivated casual workers to join their team. Let’s take a look at the [...]
5 Things to Consider Before Hiring Temp Staff
One great thing about having temporary workers is that you are under no obligation to hire them. They are temporary and are hired through a temp agency or a labour hire company, as they are needed. When the work load subsides, you can just contact the hiring agency and let them know that you no [...]
Are we working too many hours these days?
There seems to be a growing trend these days to work harder and work longer hours than what we may have worked 40 or 50 years ago. By this I mean considerably more than say a 38 hour week. We all know that there are plenty of people working 11-12 hours per day x 6 [...]
Your Business Can Benefit From Temporary Labour Hire
Many businesses will find that they could use an extra pair of hands at certain times throughout the year. This is where temporary labour hire can be useful. Whether you’re looking for a single person or group, on a short or longer term contract, Blue Collar People have a range of experienced and reliable staff [...]
Temping Agencies Or Labour Hire Firms – What’s Right For You?
Temping agencies are the traditional solution for filling short term staff vacancies. You may find yourself unexpectedly short staffed due to illness, or have a short term project that requires additional hands on deck. But there are several advantages to using a labour hire service rather than a temp agency when you want quality, skilled [...]
Do we pay too much in personal income tax? Is there a solution?
I think that most people may agree that we do pay too much in personal income taxes or at the very least they may agree that they would prefer to pay less on their taxes if it was sustainable. Below are the personal income tax rates of Australia and three other countries: USA, Canada and [...]
