After almost a decade in my role as a Recruitment Solutions Advisor at Employment Office, I’ve met thousands of HR managers, hiring managers and recruiters from a range of industries. Every organisation is different when it comes to recruitment and all face unique recruitment challenges. From regional businesses that find it difficult to get any […]
Authored by: Employment Office Shortlisting & Selection Team Leader, Amber Dique-Billete Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths? What motivates you? It’s okay. We’ve all been there. Standard interview questions give recruiters a snapshot of the interviewee and provide insights on social and communication skills. However, in my five years as a Shortlisting […]
Misleading advertising is all-encompassing and inescapable – it continues to pepper the Internet, our cities’ billboards and product packaging. And the recruitment industry is no exception. A recent Employment Office poll reveals candidates are experiencing such bait-and-switch practices in the recruitment space. In fact, almost half of employees surveyed reported the job they are doing […]
Mark Puncher, our Head of Employer Branding, talks about that video and advises on how to get it right for your organisation. The disastrous employer branding video released recently by the Department of Finance brought laughter to offices across Australia, and reminded us that not all publicity is good publicity. I feel sorry for the […]
According to a 2016 Workible study, flexible working arrangements is number three on the list of important factors for job seekers when applying for a new role, behind salary and location. With three out of four office-based workplaces in Australia reportedly offering negotiable working schedules, flexibility is increasingly expected by employees across all office-based industries. […]
One third of Australian job seekers rate their candidate experience as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’, as reported by a 2016 Workible study. Evidently, the job seeker experience in Australia could be greatly improved, but how does this impact employers? With a staggering 70 per cent of job seekers sharing their negative candidate experiences with friends […]
Corporate wellness programs are no longer just a “fad,” they are here to stay. In order to keep wellness activities fresh, creativity and innovation is flourishing in this space. In 2017, the emphasis seems to be on a more holistic health approach. In particular, we are seeing a rise in employee flexibility, healthier work environments and improvements in technology. Here’s […]
A study by Employment Office has found more than one in three of your talent are on the hunt for a new position – and they’re looking everyday. Another 35 per cent are checking weekly to monthly. In other words, 70 per cent of your workforce is open to moving to a new role. These […]
Group assessment days (GADs) are great for making multiple hires easily and more efficiently…but not without a lot of prep work. Successful GADs are meticulously planned and focus on the requirements of the role with tailored exercises typical of the position. All of this gives top talent the chance to stand out and you the […]
Engaged employees are your greatest asset, but do you know how engaged your people are, or even why you need this intel? There are plenty of questions around employee engagement and how to address it, which is why we have asked Employment Office’s resident expert Eliza Kippen to answer some of the frequently asked questions […]
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