Labour Hire In Australia – The Facts

Alpha Force welcome the recent findings in a report released by the Australian Industry Group, regarding the labour hire industry in Australia. 

As a company with more than 25 years of experience, we understand the importance of ethical labour hire to both the labour hire employees and host businesses. Below is an overview of the findings.  

Labour Hire Provides Vital Flexibility

Australian businesses and workers have a common interest in ensuring the availability of labour hire arrangements. For Australian workers, it allows them to find employment that is flexible in terms of location and hours, and to expand their skills. Australian businesses use labour hire to address seasonal demand, cover unplanned absences, and to access staff with a set of specialised skills. 

Most Labour Hire Companies Are Reputable 

Majority of labour hire companies within Australia engage in reputable employment practices and comply with relevant laws and regulations. While there is a small number of employers and employees who do the wrong thing, there is no evidence to suggest that wrongdoing in the labour hire industry is greater than any other industry. 

Restricting Labour Hire Destroys Jobs 

Major restrictions and changes to the flexibility of labour hire will lead to the reduction of employment, productivity and competitiveness. There are also hundreds of thousands of Australian labour hire employees who depend on labour hire for work. Many businesses and Australians depend on labour hire to survive. 

Many Employees Prefer To Work In The Labour Hire Industry 

Most people choose to work for a labour hire company because they prefer the flexibility that it offers them. They get significant flexibility over their hours and work locations. They enjoy a lot of variety, and rapidly gaining new skills and experiences. Most labour hire businesses provide their staff with best-practice employment conditions. Hundreds of thousands of Australians choose to work in the labour hire industry. 

 So, if you are looking to ethically hire labour staff, talk to the Alpha Force team! We have a lot of years of experience and a talent workers database ready to supply your business whenever you need. Cheers.