We’ve all read the headlines…3.5% unemployment – the lowest since 1974…“There are two open positions for every worker out there that is potentially looking for a job…There are actually more open positions plus filled positions than there are workers in the workforce. And that’s relatively new territory.”, says Chris Hyams, CEO of Indeed.com. So what…
Globally we are experiencing ongoing recruitment shortages and hiring challenges. 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…
“Everyone at Tesla is required to spend a minimum of 40 hours in the office per week,” Elon Musk wrote in an email sent to all staff recently. “If you don’t show up, we will assume you have resigned.” “The more senior you are, the more visible must be your presence.” “That is why I…
If you’re competing against other companies in the ‘War for Talent’, it’s time to reevaluate your recruitment marketing strategies. This is basically how you attract and engage candidates to your company. Ideally, your Job Ad should be the final piece in the process. So where do you start? Get a clear understanding on who your…
The interviewer doesn’t get to ask all the questions in a job interview! We always recommend you prepare questions to ask an interviewer in advance so you don’t walk out thinking ‘I should have asked…’ Generally, we suggest asking questions from the following themes: The cause of the recruitment How did this role come about?…
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…
One of the impacts of COVID on the Global Labour market has been the inability to source skilled talent from other countries. As a result, some industries (such as Tech) have incredibly low rates of unemployment. This has been challenging for employers but is great news for job seekers. A by-product has been that employers…
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…
