Entries by Victoria McGlynn

Preparing for the New Year Exodus

With the holidays fast approaching, we’re all looking forward to some much needed rest and relaxation but, as we discussed last month, is this the best approach for your business?  A report recently featured at HC Online found that 56% of Australian workers plan to leave their job in 2013.  It’s important to note the […]

Work Experience Candidates and Interns – hindrance or help?

With an influx of graduates now hitting the employment market, having some good quality work experience can make a big difference to a graduate ultimately finding employment. But ask yourself, does your organisation offer a well-rounded intern experience? Interns can offer great value to an organisation by bringing a fresh perspective and are accustomed to […]

2012 Highlights in Recruitment

In what ways have companies utilised effective recruitment strategies in 2012? As we head to the end of the year, Employment Office takes a quick look at which recruitment marketing techniques continue to gain momentum or stand out as successes. See our list below! Videos One of the most impactful ways to effectively demonstrate the […]

How successfully do you manage your unsuccessfuls?

When a candidate applies for a job with your organisation, that candidate is engaged with your brand and genuinely wants to work for your company.  Now we all know that only one or a few prospective candidates can get the job, but how you respond to your unsuccessful candidates can seriously impact your organisation. Too […]

New Year, New Career – The One That Got Away

The Christmas and New Year holiday period is fast approaching and most Recruitment or Human Resources teams around Australia are currently looking forward to taking a break from writing vacancy advertisements, poring over resumes, conducting interviews and phoning referees.  It’s an understandable sentiment – these duties can be time consuming and often fruitless, leaving you […]

The Benefits Of Talking About Your Benefits

When you’re advertising a position, and trying to attract the right candidates to your role, there are a few basic fields you know they’ll want to know about – salary, location, working hours, and career advancement options. However all too often, employers completely overlook the other benefits that they offer their staff. Whether they’ve come […]

The rise of mobile technology for recruitment

Smartphone and mobile tablet technology has grown exponentially over the previous five years both in terms of technology and usage.  It’s highly likely that you’re currently reading this article on your phone or tablet but if you aren’t, you’ve probably used your phone or tablet recently to check your email or browse the web. With […]

Employer Branding – Is honesty the best policy?

Employer branding is essentially creating positive perceptions about working at an organisation. In today’s competitive recruiting environment, a strong employer brand can mean the difference between a company’s success and failure. However, we’ve all seen or experienced occasions where the advertising message for consumer products doesn’t live up to reality, and often this negatively impacts […]

Bullying in the workplace

Bullying attracts its fair share of public interest and controversy. A staggering three quarters of employees have been the victim of workplace bullying at some point in their careers, ranging from intimidation and verbal abuse to discrimination. With the advent of social media, such behaviour is increasingly being played out in a very public arena. […]