Entries by Victoria McGlynn

Super increase a hard pill for Gen Y to swallow

Superannuation – it’s changing.  Following the passing of the controversial mining tax, the government’s plans to use part of the tax to fund an increase to the super guarantee from nine to 12 per cent by 2019/20 are gaining momentum. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has slammed the super increase, saying the super […]

Mining Canada For Skilled Workers

Depending on which industry you work in, “skills shortage” is possibly the status-quo condition in which you recruit. Australia’s mining industry is one of the most challenged in this regard, and with BHP Billiton predicting the industry will need to recruit an additional 150,000 workers by 2015, only a shortage of skilled workers can foreseeably […]

How to make the most out of video interviews

In today’s global workplace, more and more employers are looking for candidates interstate and outside the country, using tools such as Skype, Live Messenger and video interviewing to reach the right person, rather than the person who is “right there”. Video interviewing is the perfect recruitment tool if your organisation is: Located in a remote […]

What to consider before hiring from abroad

Hiring employees from other countries can provide businesses with the opportunity to find motivated and skilled workers, especially in the case of national work force shortages in specific industry sectors. It can also contribute to increasing corporate innovation and competitiveness. However, finding workers from another country can be a daunting task if you have not […]

International Recruitment: A Case Study

REVOLUTIONARY SUCCESS  – JAMES FRIZELLE’S AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (INTERNATIONAL) CASE STUDY Challenge James Frizelle’s Automotive Group is one of the largest Motor Dealers in Queensland with over 360 staff across five location, selling over 8000 new and used vehicles each year. They provide great advice and information on Audi, Mazda, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Skoda […]

The Death of Reference Checks…?

Considering the amount of time and effort that goes into performing reference checks, Employment Office posed the question: Are Reference Checks really worth it? EO’s Shortlisting Specialist team believes that reference checks remain a critical aspect of the recruitment process in the modern job market. When done properly, a reference check provides the future employer with […]

How to get the most from your candidates in an interview

Employment Office gives 5 tips on how to get the most from your candidates in an interview. With the preparation that goes into any of your recruitment interviews, it’s in your interest to ensure you glean all you can from the exchange. However, even the most experienced interviewers commonly have regrets after an interview, wishing […]