Tips for Employers
Nurturing a Thriving Workplace Culture: Key Strategies
What is ‘Workplace Culture’ really about? Workplace culture is far more than just the trappings of modern offices, or the amenities provided. It is the very heartbeat of an organisation, and it begins with leadership at the top—CEOs, Owners, and...
Now is the right time to evaluate the year’s wins, challenges, and plan for a good transition into the next year.
There is no question that the last 18 months have necessitated a never-before-seen shift in the way we work and what jobs and skill sets are proving popular in the employment market. The COVID-19 crisis has brought the “future of work” forward....
The Benefits of Partnership with Recruitment Agency
Cut Down on Recruiting Expenses The task of sifting through hundreds of resumes and performing numerous interviews can take a huge amount of HR’s time and effort. One of the major benefits to working with a recruitment agency for your staffing...
Where have all the good employees gone?
When it comes to sourcing the right candidates to apply for your vacancy, it has always been challenging to say the least, but now especially during the COVID19 period when the Jobseeker payment has increased to the extent that there is no...
Job Descriptions – Are they Working for You?
Eight tips for writing an effective Job Description A job description is one of the most important employment documents you can have. A well-written document will help employees understand their responsibilities and continues to provide...
5 top mistakes new and seasoned business owners do when hiring staff
Being in the recruitment game for over 20 years I see common mistakes made through the hiring process. Here are the 5 top mistakes and how to avoid making them, so you recruit right the first time. Not Defining the Role Know who you are looking...
HOW TO ATTRACT THE SKILLS AND TRAITS OF A SPECIFIC AGE GROUP
From time to time you might be seeking the experience, behaviours and characteristics that are common within a specific age group. Without being discriminatory and landing yourself in hot water, you may want to consider using language and...
What legal obligations apply when employees work from home?
Engaging workers remotely that work from home is becoming increasingly common and can have great benefits for both parties. Long hours of commuting become obsolete and restrictions of when the work is undertaken are removed. This gives employers...
Why 50% of New Hires Quit within 120 days!
The Reasons Why New Employees Quit in the First 120 Days and How to Prevent It. Avoid these mistakes to retain new employees. It is not unusual for 50 percent of an organisation’s employees to leave within 120 days of hire. If you then...
How to write a killer job advert
Just like product advertising, you must seek to understand precisely what your target audience wants and make sure to broadcast how your position will achieve that for them. Top 3 mistakes employers make when writing advertisements… Big Mistake...