There are a range of reasons why it’s important to build a more inclusive and diverse workplace.  For a start, employees are happier and more productive when they have a sense of belonging at work.  Employees are more likely to feel that they belong when they feel seen and heard in their workplace.  This extends…

Australia’s jobless rate has hit a 13 year low of 4.2%, however the impact of COVID-19 has reduced actual working hours, with many people working in less than a full-time capacity.  With this reduced availability of potential candidates, and the International border only just opening up recently, many businesses are still experiencing challenges with attracting,…

There’s no doubt that it’s a candidate’s market.  This means that there are more job vacancies than there are candidates looking for work.  This is due in part to many workers re-considering their futures but also due to the impact the pandemic has had on Australian immigration.  With less skilled workers moving across countries for…

The beginning of the year is often the time when people take some time out to re-evaluate their careers.  For business leaders, it’s a common time of reflection to better understand what’s working, what’s not and what areas need to be optimised in their organisation. Here are our recommendations of where business leaders should focus…

Internal Mobility is one of those terms that is often used by Human Resources Professionals.  But what is Internal Mobility and why is it important?  Internal Mobility is about offering opportunities for internal progression for employees already working in your business.  It is becoming of increasing significance due to a range of factors.  Many of…

Depending on the nature of your business’ approach to how and where your employees work, many businesses have had to pivot to virtual interviewing and remote onboarding over the past 2 years.  Additionally, many businesses have been exposed to the benefits of having virtual staff (decreased overheads, unexpected pleasing outputs) and are re-thinking their business…

Remember when the key Talent Acquisition metrics that businesses focused on were related to talent attraction?  How to attract the best and brightest talent to their organisation?  Post pandemic, the focus has now shifted to retention.  The effect of the pandemic has left many people re-assessing their priorities and their expectations.  The term ‘the great…

When executed effectively, having a strong Employer Brand attracts high-calibre candidates to your organisation and increases your retention rates.  Your Employer Brand is your identity and reputation as an Employer in the market.  Employer Branding is important not just to attract the right talent to your business but it also increases the engagement and commitment…

Market Research group Roy Morgan has shown strong employment figures for the period of June 2021.  There was a ‘record high’ of 13.36 million people employed during the month, with 8.8 million of these being full-time roles.  The under employment rate remained the same as the previous month – 8.5%.   As well as this, job…

Making employees feel acknowledged and appreciated is key to them getting the most out of their career.  Other benefits include increased work output and tenure. Survey results show that 40% of employees feel that the recognition they receive at work is an empty gesture.  So what are the best ways to show appreciation of your…