The return of the Baby Boomer – Why organisations are tapping into this booming resource. It’s no secret that an aging population means that there are skill shortages becoming increasingly prevalent across most industries, with the community and health sectors the hardest hit. While there has been a demonstrated effort to recruit and train the […]
Job seekers be warned. It’s now more than your reputation on the line when you lie on your CV, with some employers enforcing hefty penalties for providing false and misleading information when applying for a job. In an effort to crack down on the estimated 25% of applicants guilty of including embellishments and falsehoods in […]
Tudor Marsden-Huggins, Employment Office Founder and Managing Director being interviewed for CommSec’s Entrepreneurs series. Employment Office began in 1999, starting with a simple but effective idea that streamlines the recruitment process, building clients a talent pool of candidates that can be simply and intelligently sorted using the latest technology. The innovative idea was the brain […]
Marissa Mayer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Yahoo!, has been in the news recently for making a significant change to the Yahoo! corporate culture by eliminating the option for employees to work from home or telecommute. Many of Yahoo!’s employees joined the company based on their flexible telecommuting policies and, as could be expected, […]
Effective employer branding As the war for talent continues to intensify, the need to attract and retain top performers remains key to business success. By distinguishing yourself from the competition, promoting strengths and confirming values you can ensure that you will stay ahead of the game and become an employer of choice during both recession […]
With smartphones becoming an integral part of people’s lives, it’s seems that almost anything can be done from the comfort of your mobile. It has become an additional technological limb that people use to play games, keep updated on news, and even search for their next career. US Technology research firm, IDC has predicted that […]
Choosing the most effective advertising medium is one of the most important decisions a hiring manager will make during their recruitment process but it is also one of the most overlooked. It’s easy to quickly throw together a Seek advertisement or to call the paper and book in an advertisement in the Saturday edition but […]
Working In Papua New Guinea – why our skilled workers are considering employment at our northern neighbour It’s no secret that during the past 12 months, Australia has experienced an economic hit, particularly in the mining, resources and construction industries, which has left many people unemployed and seeing work elsewhere – often at international locations. […]
With over 4 million Australian members and counting, LinkedIn is rapidly cementing its position as a force to be reckoned in the business arena. Frequently used by companies to identify and make contact with the best talent, it has become a trusted source for suitable candidates and their experience. Or has it? A recent survey […]
Even in this current economy it’s important to remember that the strongest candidates are also likely to be in the process of exploring several job opportunities. Because of this, it is imperative that interviewers form the best first impressions of their company when conducting job interviews. In an interview, as well as trying to determine […]
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