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    <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 04:59:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Is it time to solve the talent issue in our industry?</title>
      <description>The sharp decline in the supply of good recruiters is the result of the recent downturn in the market, which saw over 30% of recruitment professionals either leave the industry or leave the country.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/is-it-time-to-solve-the-talent-issue-in-our-industry</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Would you implement an industry wide standard across recruitment?</title>
      <description>Yes I would, as unfortunately the recruitment industry has for too long been judged by the actions of a few unscrupulous agencies. I believe that recruitment agencies should be quality driven and moral in their actions, and that all agencies should be held accountable to these basic principles with an industry wide standard. </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/would-you-implement-an-industry-wide-standard-across-recruitment</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>APEX continues its growth!</title>
      <description>Apex Executive, a new business for Apex Resource Solutions</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/apex-continues-its-growth</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Melbourne here we come!!</title>
      <description>Apex open Melbourne office</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/melbourne-here-we-come</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>10 Must have free downloads</title>
      <description>Read on to learn about ten must-have programs that can keep your PC fast, fun to use, and safe</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/10-must-have-free-downloads</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Apex are proud sponsors</title>
      <description>For its second year Apex Resource Solutions are proud sponsors of Lindfield Rugby Club. </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/apex-are-proud-sponsors</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Maximising Sales Performance</title>
      <description>A recruitment insight you might find interesting</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/maximising-sales-performance</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Recruitment - a necessary evil?</title>
      <description>Is it...</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/recruitment--a-necessary-evil</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Smart moves: are tablets and smartphones the 'evil empire'?</title>
      <description>The invasion has begun. Smartphones and tablets are surging into the enterprise. But are they the 'evil empire'?</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/smart-moves-are-tablets-and-smartphones-the-evil-empire</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Aussie CIOs half as likely to get a seat on the board</title>
      <description>CIOs are only half as likely to be offered a seat on the board of Australian organisations as their global peers, according to a survey conducted by Ernst and Young</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/aussie-cios-half-as-likely-to-get-a-seat-on-the-board</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Melbourne is Alive!</title>
      <description>Apex Resource Solutions opens the doors in Melbourne</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/melbourne-is-alive</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Stay engaged at work</title>
      <description>keep your head up and avoid the rut</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/stay-engaged-at-work</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Job Interview Preparation</title>
      <description>You've got to the interview stage, now take a look at these interviewing rules and interview checklist to make sure you get that job!</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/job-interview-preparation</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tips for Telephone Interviews</title>
      <description>Telephone interviews are a common way employers screen potential candidates before arranging a face to face interview. Here are our top tips for making your next phone interview a success.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tips-for-telephone-interviews</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Most Common Interview Questions</title>
      <description>You cant predict every question an interviewer will ask you, but you can at least prepare for some 'standard interview questions'</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/most-common-interview-questions</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tips for Competency Based Interview Questions</title>
      <description>The competency-based interviews are varied and at the whim of the interviewer but traditional skills and behaviours being assessed include: Adaptability, Communication, Organisational Awareness, Leadership, Team Work and Independence.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tips-for-competency-based-interview-questions</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tips for Role Based Interview Questions</title>
      <description>Role based interview questions are seeking to understand a specific candidates industry expertise - a good rule of advice is irrespective of the type of question asked; if you have applicable industry expertise, use it first.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tips-for-role-based-interview-questions</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How important is a LinkedIn resume?</title>
      <description>A well written and maintained profile on LinkedIn can turn you from a job-seeker into a head-hunted candidate. Here are some considerations for your LinkedIn resume.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/how-important-is-a-linkedin-resume</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Am I better going full time or being a contractor?</title>
      <description>What is right for you and what you 'should do' can be better answered once you consider the following:</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/am-i-better-going-full-time-or-being-a-contractor</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Top perks to negotiate into your next job or pay rise</title>
      <description>One of the main reasons that staff leave a job to go to another is often due to dissatisfaction with their working conditions. This post provides some of the perks you may want to consider factoring into your contract negotiations when it comes time to sign to help keep you passionate in the role and willing to stay on for years to come.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/top-perks-to-negotiate-into-your-next-job-or-pay-rise</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What makes a good job description?</title>
      <description>Hiring the wrong employee can cost your business thousands of dollars, starting the hunt with a good job description will give you a more than fighting chance.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/what-makes-a-good-job-description</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How do I retain my best talent?</title>
      <description>There are certain ways you can make your workplace a more desirable place to work than any alternatives your staff may wish to consider.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/how-do-i-retain-my-best-talent</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What should be included in a cover letter?</title>
      <description>The cover letter you send along with your resume can make all the difference between getting an interview or having your application thrown onto the rejected pile, so it makes a lot of sense to allocate sufficient time and effort in writing it if you want it to be successful. </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/what-should-be-included-in-a-cover-letter</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Putting together a good resume</title>
      <description>Producing a quality resume doesn't inevitably mean you have to follow any kind of guidelines and do as everyone else does; there is no hard and fast rule as to how many pages you should create, or a specific format to follow.  Think of it as a way to show your personality and use it for the unique marketing communication that it is. </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/putting-together-a-good-resume</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to create a positive working environment</title>
      <description>There are many factors that create a positive working environment where attitudes are optimistic and there is a feeling of teamwork and co-operation amongst the employees, and a good relationship with management. It's important to get all the elements right and make the workplace a place everyone wants to be if a business is to be successful. Follow the tips in this article and see for yourself how easy it is to manage and create an environment where people are happy to work.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/how-to-create-a-positive-working-environment</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tips for managing your online profile</title>
      <description>Today access to social media platforms through smartphones, laptops and tablets means that individuals are posting status updates and geographic information, tweeting and loading photos with greater speed and repetition. Even when they are not posting about themselves, there is a good chance your friends or colleagues are doing it for you.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tips-for-managing-your-online-profile</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What should I look for in letter of recommendation?</title>
      <description>So you are looking to hire a new staff member and are now at the point where you are checking out references. As you go through the list of references you come across one candidate's references and see something different to the rest; a letter of recommendation rather than a name and a number. But what should you look for in this letter?</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/what-should-i-look-for-in-letter-of-recommendation</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Benefits of using the Apply with LinkedIn Feature</title>
      <description>LinkedIn have developed a tool which helps simplify the process of applying for jobs. There are numerous advantages with using this integrated technology aside from the time savings.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/benefits-of-using-the-apply-with-linkedin-feature</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>MBA and Apex Join Forces</title>
      <description>On Friday 17th August 2012, Apex Resource Solutions Pty Ltd was purchased by MBA (Michael Bailey Associates). MBA is acknowledged as one of the leading European IT/ICT recruitment specialists focusing exclusively on supplying both permanent and contract IT staff from offices in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Belgium, France and Switzerland.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/mba-and-apex-join-forces</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why work with a specialist recruiter?</title>
      <description>A specialist recruiter can help you land your dream job in IT.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/why-work-with-a-specialist-recruiter</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Apex has "just the right culture"</title>
      <description>Apex's culture is a good fit for European recruitment specialist MBA.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/apex-has-just-the-right-culture</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Custom IT recruitment - the most effective solution</title>
      <description>Custom recruitment can help you find the most suitable IT jobs.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/custom-it-recruitment--the-most-effective-solution</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How can specialised recruiters help clients?</title>
      <description>A focused, streamlined approach to recruitment can help you attract the best talent.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/how-can-specialised-recruiters-help-clients</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Apex plans for Sydney growth</title>
      <description>Apex's exciting hiring plans.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/apex-plans-for-sydney-growth</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Recruitment and social media go hand in hand </title>
      <description>Top reasons to enlist a recruitment agency that uses social media tools. </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/recruitment-and-social-media-go-hand-in-hand</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Top reasons to use a recruitment agency </title>
      <description>Reasons to get help from an IT recruitment agency when you are looking for an IT job. </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/top-reasons-to-use-a-recruitment-agency</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How can social media improve your personal branding?</title>
      <description>The importance of monitoring your social networks to protect your personal brand.  </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/how-can-social-media-improve-your-personal-branding</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>QLD scholarships may encourage more women into IT careers </title>
      <description>Scholarships aim to encourage more women into traditionally male dominated industries such as IT.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/qld-scholarships-may-encourage-more-women-into-it-careers</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Top resume tips </title>
      <description>Top resume tips to catch the eye of an employer.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/top-resume-tips</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Interviewing skills to help you stand out</title>
      <description>Small tips to help you make a big impression at your next job interview.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/interviewing-skills-to-help-you-stand-out</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mobile app popularity fuels ICT job opportunities</title>
      <description>IT jobs have been given a boost in Victoria, thanks in part to the popularity of mobile apps.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/mobile-app-popularity-fuels-ict-job-opportunities</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Three tips to make your CV stand out</title>
      <description>It's easier than you might think to prepare a stand-out CV.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/three-tips-to-make-your-cv-stand-out</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Responsive funding to boost IT development in Victoria </title>
      <description>Responsive funding for IT development in Victoria</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/responsive-funding-to-boost-it-development-in-victoria</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>LinkedIn and the job search</title>
      <description>LinkedIn and your job search - what you need to know.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/linkedin-and-the-job-search</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Apex Resource Solutions Holdings: Valuable recruitment solutions</title>
      <description>Apex Resource Solutions Holdings can help fill a diverse range of IT roles.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/apex-resource-solutions-holdings-valuable-recruitment-solutions</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>'Four futures' face those in IT jobs</title>
      <description>Scenarios for those in IT jobs</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/four-futures-face-those-in-it-jobs</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Big data centres to support IT jobs in Australia </title>
      <description>Opportunities for IT jobs in Australia in big data centres </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/big-data-centres-to-support-it-jobs-in-australia</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tips on applying for a job </title>
      <description>What to consider when applying for jobs</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tips-on-applying-for-a-job</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IT jobs to be created in Illawarra region? </title>
      <description>IT jobs could be available in Illawarra region </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/it-jobs-to-be-created-in-illawarra-region</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Will Gartner's forecast of increased enterprise IT spending impact Australia?</title>
      <description>One of the latest reports from Gartner forecasts that worldwide enterprise IT spending will grow 2.5 per cent in 2013.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/will-gartners-forecast-of-increased-enterprise-it-spending-impact-australia</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More women to fill IT jobs?</title>
      <description>The Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 passed in parliament last night, which could see more IT jobs filled by women.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/more-women-to-fill-it-jobs</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Employee retention tip: help your staff be more productive</title>
      <description>If your staff are highly productive then they may feel more positive about their job, according to the latest Ernst &amp; Young Productivity Pulse.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/employee-retention-tip-help-your-staff-be-more-productive</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tips for applying for a business intelligence role</title>
      <description>Are you looking to build a career in business intelligence? Here are some tips for applying for a role within this market.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tips-for-applying-for-a-business-intelligence-role</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BI continues to grow as an industry  </title>
      <description>According to Will Howard, Business Intelligence Search &amp; Selection Specialist at Apex, the business intelligence is one of the fastest-growing IT industries in Australia.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/bi-continues-to-grow-as-an-industry</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Telstra reports "tremendous growth" in cloud business</title>
      <description>Leading telecommunications firm Telstra has invested in new data centres around the country to support a boom in cloud computing.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/telstra-reports-tremendous-growth-in-cloud-business</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tom Sharp's tips for attracting and retaining the best staff </title>
      <description>When it comes to attracting and retaining the best IT staff it is important for companies to operate with honesty and integrity and provide workers with opportunities for professional development. </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tom-sharps-tips-for-attracting-and-retaining-the-best-staff</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia's unemployment rate is decreasing - ABS</title>
      <description>The unemployment rate is sitting at a low 5.2 per cent according to data recently released by the ABS.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/australias-unemployment-rate-is-decreasing--abs</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How business intelligence can boost your bottom line</title>
      <description>Investing in business intelligence can do wonders for your bottom line, explains Apex Business Intelligence Search &amp; Selection Specialist Will Howard.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/how-business-intelligence-can-boost-your-bottom-line</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The importance of networking in the IT industry </title>
      <description>Like so many other industries, networking is very important when it comes to IT recruitment. </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/the-importance-of-networking-in-the-it-industry</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Where do you see the BI industry heading in 2013?</title>
      <description>Forrester analyst Boris Evelson releases his top ten BI predictions for 2013 and beyond.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/where-do-you-see-the-bi-industry-heading-in-2013</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Apex staff satisfaction survey 2012</title>
      <description>In October 2012, we carried out a staff survey to to track sentiment like motivation &amp; engagement and compare this with a similar survey conducted early in January 2012.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/apex-staff-satisfaction-survey-2012</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Survey - What's the main decision making factor when thinking about changing jobs?</title>
      <description>Apex recently ran a survey on Facebook asking, "What's the main decision making factor when thinking about changing jobs?"</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/survey--what-s-the-main-decision-making-factor-when-thinking-about-changing-jobs</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Are you thinking about a career in IT? </title>
      <description>Apex Principal Tom Sharp shares some tips for embarking on a career in IT. </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/are-you-thinking-about-a-career-in-it</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia gets glowing report in OECD Economic Survey</title>
      <description>According to the latest OECD economic survey of Australia, we are the "Iron Man" among other OECD nations.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/australia-gets-glowing-report-in-oecd-economic-survey</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hiring the wrong person can cost companies thousands - study  </title>
      <description>A recent study by CareerBuilder, a recruitment agency in the United States, found that hiring the wrong employee cost 24 per cent of participants upwards of $50,000.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/hiring-the-wrong-person-can-cost-companies-thousands--study</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Does your company have a strong online presence?  </title>
      <description>The results of the Australian National Retailers Association (ANRA) and GE Capital Christmas Retail Survey are yet another confirmation that the internet is revolutionising the way that we work and play.  </description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/does-your-company-have-a-strong-online-presence</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Male graduates earn more than their female counterparts</title>
      <description>Male graduates earn more than their female counterparts, according to the results of the 2012 GradStats report released yesterday (January 3).</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/male-graduates-earn-more-than-their-female-counterparts</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Onboarding: the critical 3 month period for a new hire</title>
      <description>The onboarding period can be a challenging time for both employers and employees. Here are some tips for improving the experience.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/onboarding-the-critical-3-month-period-for-a-new-hire</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia's NBN rollout: the impact of 4G on IT and the business community</title>
      <description>What sort of impact do you think the NBN will have on Australian businesses?</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/australias-nbn-rollout-the-impact-of-4g-on-it-and-the-business-community</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gartner forecasts 4.2% increase in worldwide IT spending for 2013</title>
      <description>Worldwide IT spending is set to increase, according to a recent forecast from Gartner.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/gartner-forecasts-4-2-increase-in-worldwide-it-spending-for-2013</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Happy New Year</title>
      <description>Happy New Year to all of our blog followers from the Apex Team</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/happy-new-year</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Counter offers: do they work?</title>
      <description>Whether you are an employer or an employee, counter offers can open up a whole lot of complex questions. Do you think that they work in the long run?</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/counter-offers-do-they-work</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Human capital tops CEO's list of challenges for 2013 - survey</title>
      <description>Chief executives around the world are worried about human capital, a recent survey by the Conference Board has revealed.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/human-capital-tops-ceos-list-of-challenges-for-2013--survey</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Onboarding: dissatisfaction with recruiters  </title>
      <description>Have you ever experienced dissatisfaction with recruiters? Here are some tips for improving your relationship with an IT recruitment agency.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/onboarding-dissatisfaction-with-recruiters</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gartner report reveals top business and technology priorities for CIOs in 2013</title>
      <description>A recent report by Gartner, 'Hunting and Harvesting in a Digital World: the 2013 CIO Agenda', has revealed the top business and technology priorities for CIOs this year.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/gartner-report-reveals-top-business-and-technology-priorities-for-cios-in-2013</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Outsourcing: pros and cons</title>
      <description>What are the benefits of outsourcing? What are the negatives? Here are some of the pros and cons.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/outsourcing-pros-and-cons</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Deloitte survey highlights importance of innovation for employee retention</title>
      <description>Innovation is essential to business success moving forward, according to the participants of a recent Deloitte survey.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/deloitte-survey-highlights-importance-of-innovation-for-employee-retention</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Social media and your job search: things to consider</title>
      <description>LinkedIn is an incredibly useful tool for IT jobseekers, so long as you use it appropriately. Here are a few pointers.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/social-media-and-your-job-search-things-to-consider</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Flexible working arrangements - the good and the bad</title>
      <description>The pros and cons of flexible working arrangements.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/flexible-working-arrangements--the-good-and-the-bad</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cloud computing to challenge the traditional role of a CIO: study</title>
      <description>A new study by Brocade explores the changing face of the Chief Information Officer.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/cloud-computing-to-challenge-the-traditional-role-of-a-cio-study</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Using an IT recruitment agency vs. internal recruiting teams  </title>
      <description>Tossing up between using an IT recruitment agency or your internal recruitment team? Here are the advantages and disadvantages of both options.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/using-an-it-recruitment-agency-vs-internal-recruiting-teams</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The best IT salary surveys  </title>
      <description>A round-up of some great IT salary surveys from 2012-13.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/the-best-it-salary-surveys</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More changes to the Fair Work Act announced</title>
      <description>Minister for employment and workplace relations Bill Shorten announces a suite of proposed changes to the Fair Work Act.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/more-changes-to-the-fair-work-act-announced</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>World-class HR organisations are leading the way when it comes to productivity - study</title>
      <description>When it comes to productivity, world-class HR organisations have some winning techniques, according to a recent study.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/world-class-hr-organisations-are-leading-the-way-when-it-comes-to-productivity--study</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IT skills shortages in Australia - myth or fact?</title>
      <description>Is there an IT skills shortage in Australia, or is this a myth?</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/it-skills-shortages-in-australia--myth-or-fact</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The value of global IT experience in Australia</title>
      <description>There are many benefits to bringing workers with global IT experience to Australia.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/the-value-of-global-it-experience-in-australia</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gartner report highlights importance of business intelligence</title>
      <description>A recent report by Gartner has emphasised the importance of business intelligence and analytics.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/gartner-report-highlights-importance-of-business-intelligence</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Global survey reveals CIOs investing heavily in mobile technologies</title>
      <description>A survey by Accenture reveals that mobility is a top priority for CIOs around the world.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/global-survey-reveals-cios-investing-heavily-in-mobile-technologies</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Flexible working arrangements and productivity</title>
      <description>What is your stance on flexible working arrangements? Do they boost productivity or pose a threat to company morale?</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/flexible-working-arrangements-and-productivity</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How is an active/passive jobseeker defined?</title>
      <description>Active and passive jobseekers alike need to be on the radar of those recruiting for IT roles in Australia, as both can prove excellent candidates for a variety of reasons.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/how-is-an-active-passive-jobseeker-defined</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Big data to bring "major shift" in role of IT in enterprises</title>
      <description>One industry expert has predicted that the role IT plays in enterprises could be set for a major shift with the rise of big data analysis.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/big-data-to-bring-major-shift-in-role-of-it-in-enterprises</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PM calls out IT industry on 457 visa workers</title>
      <description>Prime Minister Julia Gillard has spoken out against the 457 visa system taking IT jobs away from Australians.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/pm-calls-out-it-industry-on-457-visa-workers</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Australian tablet market continues to grow</title>
      <description>The Aussie love affair with tablets continues, with 2.4 million sold in 2012, though businesses have yet to encourage employees to bring theirs to work.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/australian-tablet-market-continues-to-grow</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Attracting and retaining IT talent</title>
      <description>Attracting and then holding on to top IT talent should be a big priority for Australian businesses, and here are some ways to do so.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/attracting-and-retaining-it-talent</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Changes to Fair Work Act centred on flexible working arrangements</title>
      <description>Amendments to the Fair Work Act were officially introduced to parliament last week, and centre largely on changes to flexible working arrangements.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/changes-to-fair-work-act-centred-on-flexible-working-arrangements</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Telco offshoring and the IT industry</title>
      <description>What is the deal with Telco and IT offshoring? Let's examine why Australian firms choose to send jobs overseas and why they also keep them local.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/telco-offshoring-and-the-it-industry</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why use an IT recruitment agency?</title>
      <description>Here are some reasons why your company should consider using a specialist IT recruitment agency when you need to hire for IT jobs.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/why-use-an-it-recruitment-agency</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Specialised IT skills to be in demand in NBN era, study says</title>
      <description>A recent survey of IT professionals based in Australia reveals that increased market complexity and the need for specialised IT skills are seen as the biggest challenges of the NBN era.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/specialised-it-skills-to-be-in-demand-in-nbn-era-study-says</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Are you really selling those IT jobs?</title>
      <description>When it comes to attracting top talent, it is important to "sell" your business to prospective employees.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/are-you-really-selling-those-it-jobs</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Telco's: the rapidly changing nature of the industry</title>
      <description>The telecommunications industry is in a period of great transition - we look at some of the biggest factors contributing to the changing face of the telco world.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/telcos-the-rapidly-changing-nature-of-the-industry</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mining and IT jobs - where are we heading?</title>
      <description>With many forecasting the end of peak investment in the resources sector, what will be the consequences for the IT jobs market?</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/mining-and-it-jobs--where-are-we-heading</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The future of enterprise software and IT security</title>
      <description>Enterprise IT software solutions like Hosted Virtual Desktops can solve one set of security issues, but create another, according to Gartner.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/the-future-of-enterprise-software-and-it-security</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What IT jobs are floating in on the cloud?</title>
      <description>With the cloud-based contact centre offering many advantages over an on-premises model, are we about to see a changing of the guard in B2C communication?</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/what-it-jobs-are-floating-in-on-the-cloud</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Gartner reports that 38 per cent of companies expect to be fully BYOD by 2016.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/businesses-embracing-byod-policies</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 15:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Public vs. private: battle for the cloud</title>
      <description>How will the battle between the public and the private cloud play out for businesses and their IT departments?</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/public-vs-private-battle-for-the-cloud</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Here is some helpful info on your visa requirements if you wish to come to Australia and work in the IT industry.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/visas-and-requirements-in-the-it-industry</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>When looking for IT jobs in Australia you have many options - should you go to a recruiter, seek referrals or go the direct application route?</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/sources-of-jobs-recruiters-vs-referrals-vs-direct-from-employer</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Here is a quick guide to the tax obligations for IT contractors - for the contractors themselves and for their employers.</description>
      <link>http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/contractors-tax-implications-for-employer-and-contractor</link>
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