We were recently featured in Dynamic Business, you can see the full article here. Lazy, entitled and flaky – just a few of the stereotypes given to millennials in the workforce and wider community. While data is increasingly indicating that these stereotypes are untrue, it’s also showing us that they are very unhelpful, especially for hiring managers and employers. Born roughly between 1981 and 1996, millennials […]
How many times have we heard this? Consider for a moment that the issue has more to do with how you are measuring the quality of the talent out there. It’s probable that when you are making hiring decisions you rely on “embellished” resumes, less than truthful candidates at interviews, ineffective reference checks and gut feel or “like”; after all, that’s all you have to […]
Recruitment can be a tricky process. You need to find the best person to fill a position; not only someone who is capable of doing the job well, but also someone who will fit in with the rest of your team. To ensure you’re getting the fit right, you also need to predict whether the candidate will feel fulfilled within the position, feel valued and […]
Sourcing suitable, let alone high performing, staff is a huge challenge for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) in Australia. In fact, according to a recent survey conducted by the Sensis Business Index June 2016 it is the number one challenge facing SMBs, closely followed by retaining top talent. Many businesses are finding that their recruits aren’t meeting their expectations of performance or cultural fit. […]