Entries by Victoria McGlynn

Use gender-neutral language in your job advertisement to attract more women in construction, engineering and STEM

When it comes to STEM professions, it is clear that in Australia, women are largely underrepresented. According to a study by Australia’s Chief Scientist released in 2016, only 14% of Australian engineers are women and only 16% of Australia’s STEM qualified people are female. So, when there’s a national shortage of women in STEM, how […]

The 4 most important screening questions to include in your recruitment advertisements

Using screening questions in recruitment advertisements is the fastest way to efficiently create a great shortlist of candidates. These four screening questions and additional tips are an invaluable way to find your ideal candidate, sooner.  Many recruiters understand the importance of providing a great candidate experience and how, a part of this, is making it easy for candidates […]

Is high turnover good or bad?

Some organisations idealise low turnover rates, believing it is a sign they are hiring good people, paying people well, fostering engagement and creating a positive work environment. But despite this, low turnover isn’t always preferable! It can indicate your employees are poorly selected and trained, overpaid, and complacent. In some cases, high turnover may actually […]

Why you should embrace boomerang candidates

The trend of rehiring boomerang candidates is on the rise with statistics revealing the majority of HR professionals have received applications from past employees. Here are the pros and cons for you to decide whether this talent attraction and engagement strategy is right for you. Kate Neilson reporting for HRM Online offers a case study […]