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…
For years, candidates have complained that the way that many of them find out that they have been unsuccessful for a role is when recruiters ‘ghost’ them (don’t respond to their application). ‘Ghosting’ is a term often used on the dating scene when instead of breaking up with someone, the person instead just cuts off…
As a Labour Hire Company, we are often asked about how the costs of Labour Hire are calculated. Let’s face it – recruitment can be a costly business. So how do you know if it’s a better financial decision for your business to recruit in-house or have a Labour Hire company manage your temporary staff?…
Bullying is an activity commonly associated with children in the schoolyard. Unfortunately, bullying is an issue that also carries over to the workplace. When bullying happens in an office, it can lead to a serious decrease in morale and productivity. In the worst case scenarios, bullying can even cause legal action to be taken against…
Finding and attracting the right people for your business are some of the key steps in building a strong team to deliver on your business objectives. However, that’s just the start. Ensuring that your team have the knowledge and leadership skills to deliver on your goals is another. So what are the key factors in…
The skills of your employees represent one of the most important elements of your business. The better your employees are at their job, the easier it is for your company to attain the level of productivity that is necessary to achieve success in your field. On the other side of the coin, employee training can…
Regardless of how a business is performing, the start of a new calendar year often results in a focus on improving performance. Whether this means reducing costs or increasing sales, there are many business new year resolutions that will set your business up for a successful 2019: Better understand your team Your team are where…
