In recruitment just about everyone (well not quite everyone but a large majority!!) I speak to talks about boosting their career – climbing that ladder, getting advancement upwards or looking for the promotion. It was not until I interviewed a lady this week who was extremely senior in her field mentioned to me “career progression […]

Queensland is in the middle of a major development surge, but not all sectors are growing at the same pace. Construction is running hot, with demand for vertical builds stronger than ever. Meanwhile, the civil infrastructure market is facing a noticeable dip in activity, and many businesses and professionals are feeling the slowdown. With government […]

  2025 is nearly half-way through and due to the natural cycle of engagement surveys, performance frameworks/reviews, change and transition, it has been a busy period for us here at Optimum on the HR Consulting area of our business. Some trends are emerging, and we are in a bit of a push/pull situation. Some factors […]

Engineering talent is in high demand and increasingly hard to retain. Whether it’s a mining engineer working FIFO shifts or a mechanical engineer in a city-based consultancy, the reasons engineers leave their jobs tend to follow clear, recurring patterns. Working in Technical Services Recruitment, I’ve spoken to hundreds of engineers across many disciplines. Here’s what […]