My recruitment career didn’t start with a manual, a structured training plan, or a gentle introduction to the industry. It started with Alicia. On day one, my manager threw me into the deep end and taught me to swim on the fly. Alicia has an energetic, fast-moving approach to just about everything, which meant that […]
I’m a diehard St George Illawarra Dragons fan. I’ve tipped them every single week this season. Every. Single. Week. And every single week, they’ve let me down. After 11 straight losses, the Dragons finally did what a lot of us had been waiting for and parted ways with Shane Flanagan. And honestly, as painful as it is to admit, it […]
We talk a lot about retention strategies. Salary benchmarking, flexible work arrangements, career progression frameworks. These things matter, but in my experience rarely explain why someone actually hands in their resignation. More often than not, the real reason is simpler: they didn’t feel seen. I’ve spoken to hundreds of candidates over the years, and a […]
The global economy in 2026 is marked by uncertainty. Slower growth, ongoing cost of living pressures and rapid technological changes using AI are influencing not just how companies hire, but how candidates approach their job search. For those looking for new roles, priorities are shifting. It is no longer just about career progression or salary. […]
Australia’s underground coal sector enters 2026 in a paradox demand for metallurgical coal is rising, export volumes are growing, and earnings remain among the highest in Australian mining. At the same time, the industry faces what may be its most serious workforce challenge in a generation. The Snapshot There are 30 active underground coal mines […]
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