Hiring the right talent is absolutely essential for the success of any organisation. A poor hiring decision can be costly, not just in terms of finances but also in terms of team culture and overall productivity. According to Karen Leal, a leading voice on recruitment, “A bad hire can set a company back months and…
The cost of living crisis has been a major concern globally, with budgets straining over rising prices for housing, food, transportation, and other essentials. This economic pressure extends beyond individuals and families – it significantly impacts the labour market and hiring practices across the country. Here are some of the impacts of the rising cost…
While we may have moved out of ‘The Great Resignation’ and ‘Quiet Quitting’, Talent shortages are still a real concern among businesses. The reasons behind talent shortages vary from the slow re-introduction of skilled migration to Australia to demographic shifts with the retirement of many workers in the Baby Boomer generation while Millennials and Generation…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to play a bigger role in recruitment, with many companies using AI-powered tools to streamline and automate various aspects of the recruitment process. But what are the potential impacts of this trend? One potential benefit of using AI in recruitment is that it can help to make the process more…
What are the differences between having a Labour Hire and a flexible workforce? Having a flexible workforce is sometimes about providing a range of different ways of working that employees can utilise, without necessarily working Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm. Labour Hire is accessing skilled, tested and proven workers in short periods of time based…
When you’re not recruiting candidates day in, day out (like we are), selecting the right questions to ask candidates in an interview can be tricky. If you’re a business doing your own recruitment or even if you’re a candidate looking for a new job, there are certain things that can’t be asked in an interview…
Do you currently advertise roles on LinkedIn? Whether you are a recruiter or a small business that does its own recruitment, it’s likely that part of your recruitment strategy will include advertising a role on social media. However, it’s important that you understand your company’s strengths and service offering before you begin recruiting. It’s also…
Working in the recruiting world means you see it all –the people that don’t bother to show up to interview, applicants who don’t have any of the required skills or experience and the superstars that are a great match for the job advertisement and hit the ground running in their newly appointed roles. So what are the…
Recruiting a multi-dimensional workforce comprising of Gen X, Y and Z employees and understanding the unique drivers and desires of workers can be a challenging remit for any company. As we edge towards 2020, this will be the first time in modern history where there will be five distinguishable generations working along side each other….
Sometimes when recruiting for your business requirements, you may not always have the budget available to engage professionals. So DIY recruitment might be necessary. if you are entering the recruitment space and you’re a bit of a novice, here’s a guide on everything you need to cover: Get clear on what you need Sounds simple enough,…
