How to Use Labour Agreements for Staff Retention

A practical webinar for Australian SMEs.

How to Use Labour Agreements for Staff Retention

A Practical Webinar for Australian SMEs

Australian small and medium businesses are under pressure. Skilled labour shortages, rising compliance obligations, and ongoing workforce churn are impacting productivity across key sectors.

This webinar is designed specifically for Australian SMEs that want to understand how Labour Agreements can be used not just to sponsor staff, but to improve long term workforce stability.

Why This Webinar Matters for SMEs

Labour Agreements are often misunderstood. Many business owners assume they are only for large corporations or regional programs.

In reality, a well structured Labour Agreement can:

• Provide access to occupations not available under standard skilled visa lists 
• Support retention through structured migration pathways 
• Reduce repeat recruitment costs 
• Strengthen workforce planning over 2 to 4 years 
• Improve employer brand credibility with overseas candidates

For SMEs in trades, healthcare, hospitality, automotive and related industries, this can be the difference between ongoing staff shortages and operational continuity.

What You Will Learn

1. Understanding Labour Agreements in Practical Terms

We will break down:

• The difference between standard business sponsorship and Labour Agreements 
• When a Labour Agreement is appropriate 
• Industry specific examples relevant to SMEs 
• The compliance obligations attached to these agreements

2. How Labour Agreements Improve Staff Retention

Retention is not only about salary. It is about stability and pathway clarity.

You will learn:

• How permanent residency pathways improve employee loyalty 
• Why structured visa progression reduces turnover 
• How migration certainty impacts workforce performance 
• The role of Workforce Retention and Compliance programs in protecting your investment

3. Common Mistakes SMEs Make

We will address:

• Applying for the wrong visa pathway 
• Underestimating compliance requirements 
• Poor documentation and business case preparation 
• Failing to align visa strategy with workforce planning

4. Case Study Framework

We will walk through how an SME can move from:

• Skill shortage identification 
• To Labour Agreement negotiation 
• To onboarding and compliance management 
• To long term workforce continuity

Who Should Attend

This webinar is ideal for:

• SME owners 
• Operations managers 
• HR managers 
• Finance decision makers 
• Business directors in skilled labour dependent industries

Our 2026 marketing objective clearly prioritises Australian SME owners who need certainty around sponsorship and compliance.

About RSG Workforce Solutions

Rehman Sheriff Group is an Australian law practice based in Melbourne, focused on solving skilled labour shortages through integrated workforce solutions.

Our model brings together:

Service 01: Visas and Sponsorships 
Service 02: Skills and Labour Acquisition 
Service 03: Workforce Retention and Compliance

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We operate under one unified approach:

Powering Australia’s Workforce.

Webinar Details

Title: How to Use Labour Agreements for Staff Retention 
Format: Online Live Webinar 
Duration: 60 minutes plus Q and A 
Presenter: Flora Dinh, Associate Lawyer

Limited spots available to ensure quality discussion.