‘If you think hiring professionals is expensive, try hiring amateurs’

‘If you think hiring professionals is expensive, try hiring amateurs’

This quote popular with recruitment agencies sums up the value of recruitment strategies to hire the right person for the right job in one short, snappy line.  BRW’s Fast 100 Survey cited the biggest frustration for business was staff recruitment and specifically finding the right people. And people are complicated. Hiring the wrong person is time…

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How companies can best manage employee stress

How companies can best manage employee stress

Most employers want to get the most out of their employees, reduce turnover rate, increase employee retention and develop a high functioning and motivated team. Reducing employee stress is a key step in improving the productivity in your employees. By 2020, depression will rank second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability…

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How to create a great employer brand

How to create a great employer brand

Businesses that have a great employer brand can attract and retain the best talent and generally have a positive working culture. For larger organisations and companies, great employer brands can translate fiscally. Looking at Channel 7 as an example, not only has the company suffered from a weak employer brand and unsavoury culture, it’s also…

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The rise of the stand up desk

The rise of the stand up desk

The rise of the stand-up desk Do you have many people using stand-up desks in your business? More than a growing trend, stand up desks are becoming increasingly popular, with workers citing the improved health and productivity benefits of standing, as opposed to sitting all day. Studies have shown that opting for a stand-up desk…

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How do you know if a candidate is right for you?

How do you know if a candidate is right for you?

One of the more challenging aspects of recruiting is understanding which candidates are the right fit for a business. Recruiting is a time consuming and costly exercise, regardless of whether it is managed in-house or through a recruitment partner. While it’s understood that you’ll rarely find a ‘perfect candidate’, it’s difficult to know which criteria…

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