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Don’t Let Payroll Mistakes Hurt Your Business

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Payroll errors can cost your business money, trust, and legal trouble. Discover the most common payroll mistakes to avoid—and how payroll virtual assistants can keep payments accurate, compliant, and stress-free.

How to Retain Virtual Assistants Before They Get Burned Out

High VA turnover disrupts workflows and slows growth—but most departures are preventable. Learn why virtual assistants leave and how Australian businesses can retain talent through structured onboarding, clear communication, intentional workload management, and career growth opportunities.

Why Holiday Leaves for Offshore Workers Matter to Your Team

Supporting holiday leaves for offshore teams isn’t just time off — it’s key to motivation, trust, and consistent performance. Learn how fair pay, clear policies, and respect for cultural priorities strengthen remote team productivity.

Pascua Wake-Up Call

The recent Fair Work Commission ruling in favour of Joanna Pascua, a Filipino virtual assistant, has reshaped the legal landscape for offshore staffing. For Australian financial advisers, the message is clear: hiring virtual staff without a compliant structure—especially under sham contracting arrangements—can expose you to serious legal risk. This article unpacks the implications and explains why using an Employer of Record (EOR) is now the safest and smartest way to outsource.