With each generation that enters the workplace, there are idiosyncrancies to Generation Z is comprised of individuals born between the ages of 1995 and 2010. Aged between 9 and 24, we are just seeing the eldest members of this generation begin their careers in the workforce. Here’s what you need to know about recruiting Gen…
Multi-generational workforces are commonplace – at Flexi, we have staff who come from Gen Y and Gen X, a couple of Baby Boomers and even some members of the Silent Generation featuring on our Advisory Board. As we edge towards 2020, this will be the first time in modern history where there will be five…
The National Minimum wage will be lifted by 3% – as announced by the Fair Work Commission last week, following its 2019 review. This change will directly affect around 2-3 million Australians on award wages. From the first pay period commencing on or after July 1 2019, the minimum wage is increasing to $740.80per week,…
Applying for jobs can be a long and exhausting process. The longer a process takes, the harder it can be to keep up the momentum. Over a quarter (26%) of job seekers who are looking for a job, have been looking for between 3 to 6 months. I’ve spoken to some candidates who have emailed…
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…
Not getting enough candidate applications for a job you have advertised can be extremely frustrating. Likewise, getting a ton of responses from the wrong candidates can also prove difficult. If you are doing your own recruitment in-house or engaging the services of an external recruitment agency, there are some important checks to do before you…
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…
There are some lucky people who don’t have any problems securing interviews for prized jobs with those *bulletproof* companies you want to have on your resume. These are the people that manage to land amazing jobs working at Apple, Google or an exciting start-up business. How do they do it? What are their secrets? Understanding how…
The news this week communicated the devastating death of an 18 year old apprentice who died after scaffolding collapsed at a Sydney worksite. This is the fifth workplace death on an Australian construction site this year. While formal enquiries continue, it’s important to understand how such a tragedy can be prevented. So how do you…
There are some lucky people who don’t have any problems with the job search process and easily secure interviews for prized jobs with those *bulletproof* companies you want to have on your resume. You know the people that work at Apple, Google or an exciting start-up business. How do they do it? What are their…
