People with disabilities are the largest minority group in the world, at about one billion people and 15% of the global population. The disability community has often struggled with unemployment and finding good jobs due to bias and a lack …
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How Flexible Are Aussie Workplaces For Working Parents?
It’s fair to say that having a child changes everything. In addition to being responsible for a precious human you’ve brought into the world, parents have to adjust not only their schedules—but everything in their lives to accommodate their child. …
Tips on Building a New Recruitment Process from Scratch
It’s no secret that providing a positive candidate experience is a key component of many recruitment strategies. But with 44%1 of job seekers citing that they had a great deal of frustration while waiting to hear back from a potential …
Mindfulness Matters: Why Self Care is Key and Tips On Improving Your Emotional Wellbeing
One in five Australians suffers with a mental illness.Though, Chelsea Pottenger was the last person anyone thought would contemplate ending her own life. The former corporate high-flyer had always been a happy, optimistic, go-getter but suddenly found herself consumed by …
You’ve Been Ghosted! Now What?
It finally happened: You met your dream candidate for that open position. From the first call, you felt a connection. After the interview, everyone agreed they were a perfect fit. You couldn’t wait to make it official and offer them …
5 Tips For Small Businesses to Attract Great Candidates to Their Jobs
In today’s job market, talented individuals aren’t waiting around for their next role to magically land in their lap—they’re actively hunting for it. In fact, 70% of adults in Australia look at job opportunities at least monthly.
As a small …
Which Jobs are Australian Small Businesses Struggling to Fill in 2019?
Small businesses account for 97% of all Australian enterprises which really drives home their significance in the local job market. And growth seems imminent. Last year, Victoria alone experienced a 4.8 per cent growth rate in its small businesses sector, …
What Do Job Seekers Care About Most When Looking For A New Job?
Employers generally have a good idea of what they’re looking for when hiring new talent, but that doesn’t always equate to finding the best candidate. Part of getting the recruitment process right is understanding what job seekers want.
So, what …
Successful Onboarding Strategies — It’s More Than Just What Happens On Day One
Onboarding a new employee can often seem like the simplest part of the recruitment process. After the days, weeks and sometimes even months spent finding the right candidate, when they’ve signed their offer and have an official start date, it …
How to Improve Remote Working Arrangements for Employers and Employees
Once rare, the phenomenon of remote work has today become common and is increasingly sought after by employees. Analysis from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that 30% of people in Australia work from home at least once a week, …