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# <https://www.crusoftware.com/blog> Cru Software Blog

## [Leveraging Technology to Navigate Australia’s New Employment Laws](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/navigate-casual-employment-laws-with-rostering-tools)

 by [**Cru Software**](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/author/cru-software)

[![Leveraging Technology to Navigate Australia’s New Employment Laws](https://www.crusoftware.com/hubfs/MEDIA%20RELEASE%20(Facebook%20Post).png)](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/navigate-casual-employment-laws-with-rostering-tools)

 In August 2024, Australia introduced significant changes to its casual employment laws under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act. These changes bring a new definition of casual employment and new rules for the conversion of casual workers to permanent employees …

[Read Story](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/navigate-casual-employment-laws-with-rostering-tools)

Topics: [Rostering](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/tag/rostering) [Staff](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/tag/staff) [Workforce Management](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/tag/workforce-management)

## [Meet Ana: Cru Software's New Product Designer](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/meet_ana)

 by [**Cru Software**](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/author/cru-software)

[![Ana Anjuaro](https://www.crusoftware.com/hubfs/Welcome%20Ana.png)](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/meet_ana)

 At Cru Software, we’re excited to welcome Ana to the team as our new Product Designer! Originally from Portugal, Ana brings a wealth of experience and creativity to her role, having worked in both Europe and Australia across various industries. Let’s dive into her journey and what exc …

[Read Story](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/meet_ana)

Topics: [Rostering](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/tag/rostering) [Staff](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/tag/staff)

## [Discover Cru Software's Impact in the Mining & Resources Industry](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/mineaustralia)

 by [**Cru Software**](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/author/cru-software)

[![Discover Cru Software's Impact in the Mining & Resources Industry](https://www.crusoftware.com/hubfs/Instagram%20Mine%20Asutralia%20Post.png)](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/mineaustralia)

 We are thrilled to share that Cru Software has been featured in the June 2024 edition of Mine Australia magazine! The article provides a detailed insight into how our advanced rostering and scheduling solutions are transforming workforce management in the energy, mining, and oil & …

[Read Story](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/mineaustralia)

Topics: [Blog](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/tag/blog) [Rostering](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/tag/rostering)

## [Unlock New Levels of Efficiency with Our Latest Quarterly Updates](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/latestupdates)

 by [**Cru Software**](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/author/cru-software)

 In today's fast-paced industries like Mining, Oil & Gas, and Engineering Services, effective workforce management is more crucial than ever for success. We are excited to announce our latest quarterly updates, designed to streamline your rostering processes and enhance compliance, …

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Topics: [Blog](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/tag/blog) [Rostering](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/tag/rostering)

## [Cru & joins the conversation - Software Solutions "Buy Vs Build"](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/buyvsbuild)

 by [**Cru Software**](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/author/cru-software)

[![Cru & joins the conversation - Software Solutions "Buy Vs Build"](https://www.crusoftware.com/hubfs/Value%20of%20outsourcing%20Software%20Solutions.jpg)](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/buyvsbuild)

 Recently, Jason Cameron, CEO of Cru Software, shared insights on the subject of software solutions in resources and the 'buyvsbuild'debate. Cru highlighted the importance of informing the market on the advantages of outsourcing software solutions particularly when organisationswish to …

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## [What is Scheduling Optimisation & how can it transform complex operations?](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/scheduling_optimisation)

 by [**Cru Software**](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/author/cru-software)

[![Scheduling Optimisaton in mining, oil and gas, energy, utilities and heavy resources industry](https://www.crusoftware.com/hubfs/OIl%20and%20Gas.png)](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/scheduling_optimisation)

 What is scheduling optimisation? Simply put, scheduling optimisation means determining the most efficient use of resources to achieve a set of goals. Scheduling optimisation software allows organisations in the resources and utilities sectors to allocate work activities to the right p …

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## [The High Price of Digital Disconnection](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/digital-disconnection/)

 by [**Cru Software**](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/author/cru-software)

[![The High Price of Digital Disconnection](https://www.crusoftware.com/hubfs/Website%20Images%20for%20BLOG%20PAGE.jpg)](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/digital-disconnection/)

 Spreadsheets are great – until they’re not. Duplicating tasks. Manual data entry. Manually checking data transfers between systems. Multiple systems and processes to achieve a result. If you’re doing any of these things, rather than utilising automated solutions, they could be impacti …

[Read Story](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/digital-disconnection/)

## [Cru inline for Mining Tech Company of the Year 2022](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/cru-software-inline-for-mining-technology-company-of-the-year/)

 by [**Cru Software**](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/author/cru-software)

[![Cru inline for Mining Tech Company of the Year 2022](https://www.crusoftware.com/hubfs/Website%20Images%20for%20BLOG%20PAGE%20(1).png)](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/cru-software-inline-for-mining-technology-company-of-the-year/)

 It’s true that you don’t win anything in life without hard work, but knowing which efforts are worth your time and effort can be the difference between success and failure. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that our team at Cru Software has been nominated as one of the best Roster …

[Read Story](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/cru-software-inline-for-mining-technology-company-of-the-year/)

## [Project rostering just got smarter: Here's how](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/projectrostering/)

 by [**Cru Software**](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/author/cru-software)

[![Project rostering just got smarter: Here's how](https://www.crusoftware.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20EDM%20Feature%20Release%20Projects%20(300%20%C3%97%20175%20px).gif)](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/projectrostering/)

 Spreadsheets are great – until they’re not. While they can be amazingly useful for a variety of businesses, what we hear time and again from companies with complex workforces is this: Our spreadsheets have become too big and unwieldy. They’re no longer easy to use and read. They’re ti …

[Read Story](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/projectrostering/)

## [Cru & MyPass transform resource & compliance management in mining](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/cru-software-integrates-with-mypass-global-to-transform-resource-and-compliance-management-for-mining/)

 by [**Cru Software**](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/author/cru-software)

[![Cru & MyPass transform resource & compliance management in mining](https://www.crusoftware.com/hubfs/RTGAK2-s.png)](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/cru-software-integrates-with-mypass-global-to-transform-resource-and-compliance-management-for-mining/)

 Today, Cru Software announced the continued expansion of its solution ecosystem integrating with MyPass Global enabling compliant workers onsite faster than ever before!

[Read Story](https://www.crusoftware.com/blog/cru-software-integrates-with-mypass-global-to-transform-resource-and-compliance-management-for-mining/)

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