{"id":1685,"date":"2020-07-09T12:05:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T12:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theconnectgroup.com.au\/?page_id=1685"},"modified":"2020-08-10T11:53:59","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T11:53:59","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theconnectgroup.com.au\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”1818″ bg_position=”center top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” class=”InnerPageTitle” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”slow” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”FAQ” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Source%20Sans%20Pro%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” class=”FaqsLinks” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n
The above processes require a 12-week preparation period <\/strong>in advance of your expected arrival date of our Seasonal Workers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#383838″ bg_image=”1485″ bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”10%” bottom_padding=”10%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” color_overlay=”#0a0a0a” overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in”][testimonial_slider style=”minimal” star_rating_color=”accent-color” disable_height_animation=”true”][testimonial star_rating=”none” title=”Testimonial” id=”1597060250323-9″ name=”Lettuce, cauliflower, and broccoli farm \u2013 VIC” subtitle=”Managing Director” quote=”Using the Connect Group gives me confidence that the workers are looked after, paid correctly & fully compliant. We will discuss with you how these rates meet industry compliance and the regulations under the SWP or PLS, such as your obligation to contribute $300 per placement towards the airfares of each of the seasonal workers you host. Whilst this is a cost not incurred with the engagement of back packers or contract workers, placing our Seasonal Workers at your site is an investment in a reliable workforce that will return year in year out, ultimately saving you money and resources that comes with a high turnover in your labour source.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” 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column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Every enterprise has different needs, so to commence your pricing estimate, please give us a no obligation 15 minute phone call.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” el_class=”blue-btn” text=”Get In touch” url=”\/contact\/” margin_top=”30″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ 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bg_image_animation=”none” translate_y=”20px” translate_x=”10%” translate_y_tablet=”30px” translate_x_tablet=”0px” translate_x_phone=”nonw”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” translate_x=”15%” translate_x_tablet=”0%” translate_x_phone=”0%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text el_class=”font_16″]\n Our Seasonal Workers can be placed on your host site for between four and nine months under the SWP, or between one and three years under the PLS if you are looking for more permanent placements. All our employees must then spend a minimum of three months back in their home country, before being able to return on a new visa under a new contract.<\/span><\/p>\n Between 94 – 100% of seasonal workers return the following year to the same host site. Since the inception of the SWP, Connect Group have experienced a high success rate of returning workers, with many employees returning for seven or more consecutive seasons thus far.<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout each season we will be in constant communication with you to monitor the productivity of our crew and then debrief at the end of each season to evaluate each individual performance and your requirements for future engagements.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” class=”HowDoesSection2 Services” id=”WhatSector” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” 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\nPrior to placement of SWP or PLS Seasonal Workers in Australia, Connect Group will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nWe have invested time, money & effort into this strategy,
\nincluding setting up compliant accommodation & purchasing suitable transport vehicles.
\nThis is the only way to be confident that everything is right.
\nLong term, the benefits for us are better quality, consistency & efficiencies.
\nDirect employment can be a real nightmare with so many workers needed.
\nWorking with Connect Group & the SWP has made employment simpler for us.” tab_id=”1597060250324-7″][\/testimonial_slider][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-8-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#211c18″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_t_to_right_b” overlay_strength=”1″ width=”7\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” translate_y=”20px” translate_x=”10%” translate_y_tablet=”30px” translate_x_tablet=”0px” translate_x_phone=”nonw”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” translate_x_tablet=”0%” translate_x_phone=”0%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text el_class=”font_16″]\nOnce our Seasonal Workers arrive in Australia, Connect Group will:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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How long do Seasonal Worker Placements Last For?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What sectors do the SWP and PLS supply to?<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30px”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”0″ text_align=”center”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1594377349775{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]\n
Accommodation Sector<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]\n
Agriculture Sector<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]\n
Aquaculture Industry<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]\n
Cane Industry<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]\n
Cotton Industry<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]\n
Horticulture Industry<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]\n