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What Warehouse Leaders Really Need from Casual Staffing During High-Pressure Periods

Casual staffing can help warehouses stay agile, but only when workers are truly site-ready. Here’s what warehouse leaders should prioritise when balancing safety, speed and operational consistency.

Is Absenteeism An Employee Issue Or A Cultural One?

Each year businesses lose over $3,600 per employee to absence. Whether it comes down to the flu, lunch breaks that are just that bit too long, or the time honoured tradition of “chucking a sickie to go to the tennis” absenteeism adds up

Our response to COVID-19 Aged Care directives in Queensland

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in aged care facilities, the Queensland government has extended its Aged Care Direction until at least the 2nd of October. Under this directive, the following requirements apply for all residential aged care facilities:

How To Improve Your Bottom Line Through a Happy Workforce

Sidekicker is (humbly believed to be) a great place to work. We have a passionate young team, lots of fun, and a healthy amount of hustle. But there’s always room for improvement. The Great Places to Work’s 50 Best Places to Work list is just one resource we turn to on our mission to be the biggest and best employer in the country.

6 Ways To Onboard Staff For Better Productivity

Onboarding is more than just orientation day. It’s all about making your new employees feel safe and settled into their work environment.

Do You Know The True Costs Of Temp Recruitment?

The temporary staffing industry in Australia is worth $26billion. This industry is expected to grow by 3% over the coming years as outsourced labour continues to gain rapid momentum, primarily driven by the acute need for organisational flexibility and responsiveness due to absenteeism, seasonal demand or project-based work.

Meet Brisbane Sidekicking Couple, Megane and Jose!

Our Sidekick community is made up of people from all walks of life. Their backgrounds, their passions and their stories are part of what makes them so good at what they do. Megane and Jose are two of Brisbane’s finest hospitality and events Sidekicks, see why they love what they do here.

Warehousing Staff for Peak Season: How to Scale Fast Without Sacrificing Speed or Accuracy

Peak season is here. Here’s how to secure reliable warehousing staff early, avoid bottlenecks, and protect fulfilment performance across Australia and New Zealand.