As we enter the home stretch for 2021, it certainly feels like we’ve gone from zero to one hundred in record time in recent weeks. After another tough year of enduring numerous lockdowns, pivoting and adapting to a new way of living, it can sometimes lead to feelings of being emotionally exhausted or burnt out. […]
‘Tis the season! Christmas party dos & don’ts
It’s hard to believe that 2021 is nearly over. Thinking back to this time last year, we were so full of optimism for the year ahead, with no idea of what we were all about to go through once again. With the outlook for 2022 looking a lot more positive, our calendars are finally starting […]
Career Plans – Have you got one?
Career plans and pathways are often words associated with students or people commencing their career, where it seems as though you can create an ideal pathway to career success, everything will fall into place and you will live happily ever after! Beyond these years, when people are actively living their careers, rarely do people take […]
Are you coachable?
In today’s market, we are flooded with information about candidate shortages and the impact that COVID has had on skilled talent. This is impacting every industry and at every level. As an employer, attempting to recruit in the current market can be challenging, time-consuming and sometimes put in the “too hard” basket. As I discussed […]
If you want to recruit, it’s time to change the narrative
Everywhere you look it’s impossible not to notice there is a severe candidate short market. Job ads on online job boards are going through the roof. Our social media feeds across all social media channels are flooded with posts from businesses trying to find new team members. The media is regularly reporting the doom and […]
Is the pace of your Recruitment Process too fast?
For months we have been hearing about the candidate short market and how it is more difficult than ever to source great talent. The Australian unemployment rate is at a 10 year low and the number of Temporary Work VISA holders coming to Australia has dropped by 96% compared to this time 2 years ago […]
How to regain your confidence at work
Have you ever doubted your skills or questioned your suitability for your role? Chances are you have because nearly all of us have at some stage in our career. Perhaps you fit into one of the below categories; You were once full of confidence, yet a situation or new manager is causing you to rethink […]
Company Values: They’re more important than ever
Values: principles or standards of behaviour; one’s judgement of what is important in life. Company Values (also known as Corporate Values or Core Values): are the set of guiding principles and fundamental beliefs that help a group of people function together and work towards a common business goal. Organisations looking to hire place importance on […]
Why Culture is King!
In my last blog, I wrote about the current candidate short market, and recruiting suitably skilled talent continues to be the pain point for many businesses. Attracting and retaining staff isn’t just about the duties and responsibilities that you are hiring for, it is also about your business and its culture. Lots of companies I […]
Changes to the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work Act
Are you aware of the upcoming changes to the Sex Discrimination Act and Fair Work Respect at Work Act? There are some key changes that you need to make yourself aware of in preparation for the bills becoming law which is expected shortly. For more information, including additional support services visit www.fairwork.gov.au Disclaimer: […]