Month: November 2018

Ready to re-enter the workforce? The juggling act as a working mum

Ready to re-enter the workforce? The juggling act as a working mum

Making the decision to return to work after having children can be a big decision for many. Stepping back into paid employment often comes with the negotiation of trying to balance the needs of your family and employer which can often feel like a juggling act! As a mum of three young children myself, I […]

Are candidates declining your offers of employment?

Are candidates declining your offers of employment?

It’s a competitive market for recruiting top talent right now. If you’re involved in the hiring process, you will have likely noticed that it’s a candidate short market in many sectors and you too may have experienced more and more candidates declining your job offers. Employers are telling me they get frustrated by going through […]

5 ways to use social media to your advantage while in the job market

5 ways to use social media to your advantage while in the job market

5 ways to use social media to your advantage while in the job market The art of searching and applying for jobs is constantly changing and nowadays there are multiple places where positions are being advertised.  Relying solely on online jobs boards such as Seek, Indeed, Jora etc can be restricting, as many businesses are […]

New Long Service Leave Legislation

New Long Service Leave Legislation

Earlier this year the Victorian Government passed the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic), which has now come into effect as of 1 November 2018, and replaces the Long Service Leave Act 1992. The new Act has practical implications for all businesses operating in Victoria. Here are some key points and differences in the new […]

Getting help when you’ve lost your job

Getting help when you’ve lost your job

Losing your job is one of the top five most stressful life events. Sometimes you can see the writing on the wall and are a little prepared for the announcement, other times it comes as a complete shock. No matter what, it’s never an easy period to deal with. Our work becomes so much of […]