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10/01/2025

It’s not too late to register for Sunday’s big swim event….

21/12/2023

😂🎄🎉

21/12/2022

Check out this month's RR holiday blog here:
https://www.rusherrogers.com.au/our-bonkers-year/

21/12/2022

New year new job!

03/03/2022

It was a joy to clock up 21000 steps around the CBD earlier this week. Previous weeks, months, when I have made the trek into the CBD to catch up with anyone who was around, had a distinctly weekend vibe about it. Marvellous Melbourne’s soul seemed MIA. You could race to Flinders Street Station along Elizabeth St without getting stuck behind yet another person concentrating on their phone rather than where they were walking. A seat on the home commute was all but guaranteed and lunch time queues to get your favourite sushi before it sold out seemed to be so 2019.

But Melbourne came back this week!!

RR’ monthly wrap-up report on what’s happening in the world of RR, our clients, our candidates and the recruitment market Are you Match Fit? It was a joy to clock up 21000 steps around the CBD earlier this week. Previous weeks, months, when I have made the trek into the CBD to catch up with …

02/03/2022

On this day in 1964, the The Australian Ballet School was founded by Dame Margaret Scott. Since then, it has has trained generation after generation of future ballet stars.

[EDIT] Dame Margaret Scott AC DBE, dancer unknown
Archives of The Australian Ballet School

01/10/2021

With the unemployment rate sitting at 4.5% (August 2021) and employment advertising response rates falling to their lowest in 9 years, focus on having a strong passive candidate sourcing strategy has never been more important, if you want to fill jobs that is.

https://www.rusherrogers.com.au/september-rr-recruitment-monthly-the-great-resignation/

RR’ monthly wrap-up report on what’s happening in the world of RR, our clients, our candidates and the recruitment market. With the unemployment rate sitting at 4.5% (August 2021) and employment advertising response rates falling to their lowest in 9 years, focus on having a strong passive candi...

01/09/2021

Industry commentator RossClennett.com shared the latest unemployment figures in his blog last week: labour force data for July revealed that this index had fallen a further 0.3 % to 4.6%. The last time this rate was so low was in January 2009….2009!

This also make sense of the significant fall in the number of people applying for roles. In a meeting with SEEK last week, applications rates, that is the number of people applying for jobs on this platform, were at their lowest rate since 2012.

Finding the ideal candidate has become increasingly challenging. Advertising alone cannot be depended upon to deliver. Strong search skills and strong networks continue to be essential elements in the quest for identifying the best candidate, coupled with a compelling opportunity, a strong employer brand and EVP.

Only this combination will win a candidate whom may well be spoilt for choice in this sort of market.

Read more:
https://www.rusherrogers.com.au/august-rr-recruitment-monthly/

RR’ monthly wrap-up report on what’s happening in the world of RR, our clients, our candidates and the recruitment market. Industry commentator Ross Clennett shared the latest unemployment figures in his blog last week: labour force data for July revealed that this index had fallen a further 0.3...

03/08/2021

Given that July saw all but one State and Territory plunged into one form of lockdown or other this month, I concluded that we may all be struggling a little to keep motivated.

Maintaining your mojo from one lockdown to the next is challenging. I found Lockdown number 5, albeit short and sharp, the most difficult. Perhaps I struggled because I realised that lockdowns would not be a thing of the past. Lockdowns 6 and 7 could well become a reality. I think back to this time last year when Victoria was experiencing what our poor northern cousins in NSW are going through now and am grateful that we got away with 2 weeks this time around.

The trauma of last years stay at home order still sits prominently with most of us as regular lifting and tightening of restrictions remind us that this pandemic is a long way from over.

Its OK to feel exhausted.

Staying motivated and optimistic can be challenging. Looking after your mental health and wellbeing is critical....

https://www.rusherrogers.com.au/july-rr-recruitment-monthly-finding-your-mojo/

RR’ monthly wrap-up report on what’s happening in the world of RR, our clients, our candidates and the recruitment market. Given that July saw all but one State and Territory plunged into one form of lockdown or other this month, I concluded that we may all be struggling a little to keep motivat...

01/07/2021

It’s all a bit of a blur when I think back over the 20/21 FY. This time last year Victorians, specifically those living in greater Melbourne, were 10 days into a second lockdown which would end up maxing out to 111 days. It’s hard to imagine how we all got through it, but we did. I understand however, for some it left its mark triggering all manner of mental health challenges with a minimum 25% increase in call volumes to support services like Lifeline .There was a plethora of timely articles available online providing sage advice on how to cope with those single dwellers and others amongst us suffering the most.

It’s all a bit of a blur when I think back over the 20/21 FY. This time last year Victorians, specifically those living in greater Melbourne, were 10 days into a second lockdown which would end up maxing out to 111 days. It’s hard to imagine how we all got through it, but we did.  …

01/06/2021

Recruitment activity continued to boom throughout the month, despite concluding May at a low point for all Victorians, returning to lockdown as we wind down to the end of the Financial Year. Fortunately, the industry sectors that we have been dealing with have not missed a beat, quickly reverting to a total WFH model if a non-essential business’.

There are many positives to focus on despite our COVID circumstances. We continue to experience a significant demand for quality candidates in a market that continues to tighten and the fight for talent really takes hold. Those organisations with a strong positive brand, flexible working policies, and a genuine commitment to employee engagement and talent acquisition strategies will have the pick of the talent while everyone will have to wait in line...

Read more... https://www.rusherrogers.com.au/may-rr-recruitment-monthly/

RR’ monthly wrap-up report on what’s happening in the world of RR, our clients, our candidates and the recruitment market. HERE WE GO AGAIN! Recruitment activity continued to boom throughout the month, despite concluding May at a low point for all Victorians, returning to lockdown as we wind dow...

12/05/2021

VICSUPER FEDERAL BUDGET WRAP 2021

Last night's Federal Budget opened with an acknowledgment of the significant work undertaken by many of our members - Australia's front-line workers - nurses and other healthcare professionals, emergency services, and those who support our education and aged care sectors. We would like to join the Treasurer in extending our deepest gratitude to the frontline workers who support our communities by doing good for all.

Here are the key changes to superannuation, impacting the retirement outcomes of our members and some of these changes may impact your organisation.

Key points from this year's budget
Removing the $450 per month threshold for Super Guarantee (SG) eligibility
What’s changed?
From 1 July 2022, SG will be paid on all wages.

What it means for your staff and you
All employees – casuals, part-timers, and permanents will have super paid on their earnings even if they earn less than $450 per month. For staff who work across a number of jobs, this means they may be able to save more through super.

First Home Super Saver scheme contribution threshold boosted
What’s changed?

Increased from $30,000 to $50,000 from 1 July 2022

What it means for your staff
People saving for their first home will be able to save more through super. From July 2022, a couple will be able to save up to $50,000 each through voluntary contributions such as salary sacrifice and after-tax contributions. Annual contributions for First Home Super Saver Scheme remain at $15,000 (after fees and taxes).

Downsizer contributions – minimum age lowered to 60 years
What’s changed?

From 1 July 2022, the minimum age for the downsizer contribution will be lowered from 65 to 60. This will allow Australians nearing retirement to make a one-off after-tax contribution of up to $300,000 for an individual, or $600,000 for a couple, when they sell their family home.

What it means for your staff

This improves the flexibility for Australians to contribute to their superannuation savings and may encourage people to downsize sooner and increase the supply of family homes.

Downsizer contributions can be made after the sale of a person’s principal place of residence, held for a minimum of 10 years. It is important to note that making these downsizer contributions may affect your staff’s eligibility for Centrelink pension.

Work test removed for retirees
What’s changed?

From 1 July 2022, people aged 67 to 74 will no longer need to meet the work test when making, or receiving, non-concessional (after-tax) superannuation contributions or salary sacrificed (before-tax) contributions. This means that if you have any employees who previously had to complete the work test, this will no longer be required.

What it means for your staff
This improves the flexibility for older Australians to continue to contribute into their super, allowing retirees to add more to their super more freely, without having to satisfy any test. Self-employed people or contractors who make Personal Concessional Contributions will still need to complete the work test.

No change to Super Guarantee (SG) contributions
Despite previous media coverage on the potential changes to the SG, the budget did not announce any further changes. SG is legislated to increase by 0.5% to 10% on July 1 2021 and will continue to increase by 0.5% per annum until 2025.

The VicSuper Team

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