If 2013 is the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac, then 2013 should be the year of the mature age jobseeker on the HR calendar.
Do you need a second opinion after seeing a recruitment specialist?
March 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Many recruiters call themselves ‘specialists’, but if you peel away the layers, they often turn out to be doing nothing different to the more generalist recruiters. So, what is your so-called ‘specialist’ recruiter really offering you and are you getting real value for money? Generalist vs specialist A generalist recruiter is someone who works on [...]
Hire a graduate: 3 ways to inject new blood to your business
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Graduates are a breed unto their own and hiring a talented graduate is a great way to inject new blood into your business. These new recruits will often offer a fresh perspective and provide your organization with a much needed boost. The graduates of today (the Gen Y or millennial grads as they are also [...]
Small employers, regulation and a declining middle class?
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A friend who runs an IT consultancy shared a story over the break. After reading a few stats and articles over the weekend, it really got me thinking. His company has been growing like crazy, and we were talking about his hiring plans. You know what? His first and preferred option was to look outside [...]
Should You Let Your Employees Work From Home? [Infographic]
August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Employees want flexibility. Many demand it. Does this mean working from home? It’s a question currently faced by many businesses. And it may not be right for all employees. This decision tree will help you decide if you should let employees work from home, or keep them in-house. Source: Mindflash.com
A Struggle to Find Skilled Staff is Not a Skills Shortage
July 19, 2011 By 4 Comments
75% of Australian SMEs and large businesses are struggling to find skilled staff, according to survey results released this week. An immediate reaction to these figures might be to blame the Great Australian Skills Shortage. Plenty of research has shown a skills shortage does exist, in certain sectors. But results like this don’t prove it. [...]
