We all have people in our life who we can rely on. I call them “PIPP’s” or People of Influence and Positive Purpose. They are the people we turn to in times of uncertainty. They are also the people who have our best interests in mind when dispensing counsel, sharing opinions or asking challenging questions.
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My top tips if I was a hiring manager recruiting in the current market
There is no doubt the market has shifted, and the first quarter of 2021 has kicked off with a bang. A number of clients have multiple roles for which they are trying to recruit, candidates are in demand, some areas are short of talent and in some instances the panic has started to set in.
The Employee and Job Seekers’ Golden Guide for Successful Salary Negotiation
Whether climbing the corporate ladder, churning out skills of a trade, or seeking your perfect place of employment; to get your net worth, it is important to be familiar with the golden rules of salary negotiation. And because it’s not everyone’s forte, we have compiled our expert tips to help get you well prepared for
Recruiting in a Talent Shortage
Despite the obvious challenges and reflections of 2020, we were lucky here in Australia, and ended the year in pretty good shape. 2021 has forged ahead with encouraging vigour, but there is certainly talk about talent shortages. We are currently experiencing one of the highest reported talent shortages in the past decade, with 46% of
Strategies to Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Improve Mental Health
Resilience – What is it really? Resilience is determined by a person’s capacity to deal with stressful times and grow as a result. With leaner teams, increased work demands, working from home, social isolation, financial stressors, growing technology dependence, family responsibilities and the work-life balance struggle there is no surprise tactics to effectively manage stress,
How to speed up your hiring process
So far, the beginning of 2021 has been a pleasant surprise across the recruitment industry. The current unemployment rate has dropped to 7.68% which demonstrates that the economy is becoming healthier. Based on an article from Labour Force Australia, the unemployment rate in Queensland in January was approximately 7%. Whilst, this is a promising figure
It’s Time to Upskill
Change is inevitable; there is no way around it. COVID-19 has proven that our world can change in an instant. Businesses have been forced to adapt to new ways of working and had to learn the importance of training and educating staff so they are more dynamic and agile in the face of change. Although
Looking for a new job? Differentiate yourself with a video resume!
With 2021 well and truly into full swing now, the Australian job market has a quiet confidence about it. Sure there are still many uncertainties, and there are various industries that are yet to recover (the travel industry is just one example), but it’s certainly a better situation than what most of 2020 was able
Lean Teams – Running hard or running into the ground?
One thing 2020 has done is reduce the ‘fat’ in our organisations – it has been the Keto diet for business with COVID-19 being the key ingredient! Every business has had to put a microscopic lens across their organisational charts and people leaders have asked themselves if they have the right structure in place to