Recently I called a new client who had been unsuccessful recruiting on their own, to delve a little deeper into their recruitment problems. The role that they were looking to fill was not anything out of the ordinary, but their industry does have issues with skill shortages. I wanted to ask the client ‘what are […]
Author: Kathryn MacMillan
20MarWhat your employees won’t tell you till the day they leave
It’s Monday morning, you have your day and your week planned out. You have that training to facilitate, those strategy meetings to attend and you are excited to be finally moving forward with that big project. And then… Your number one employee comes into the office, closes the door behind them and says “really sorry […]
27FebHow your business can turn ‘The Great Resignation’ into ‘The Great Retention’
With two million Australians expected to quit their jobs over the next twelve months, the ‘Great Resignation’, is still here. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia saw the highest annual job mobility rate in almost a decade last year, with 9.5% of the employed population, changing or leaving their jobs. Businesses are already […]
27FebThe truth about job seeking that no one tells you…..
Every one of us who has applied for jobs online has had the strange experience of being in a no man’s land. We had no idea about the job application black hole until we experienced it for ourselves. Applications go out into the ether, but no responses come back. We have unanswered questions – Did […]
27FebHow to Improve Your Workplace Culture
Workplace Culture is the overall character and personality of a business. It is the shared values, belief systems, behaviours and attitudes that make your business unique. Why is it important? Workplace culture is so important because it influences so many aspects of your business, including: It defines your organisations internal and external identity It attracts […]
22FebWorkplace Gossip: Spreading faster than Covid – how to stop it!
There is nothing worse than a culture that is underhanded, clicky and where some workers excel in passive aggressive behaviours including being great at gossip. Sadly this can not only come from workers; but management and if left unchecked will eventually destroy the organisation. Oh, come on – destroy the organisation? That’s a bit steep […]
20FebHow a super star employee can lift productivity and engage the rest of your team!
Did you know that one super star employee can have a huge effect on raising the standard of work in your organisation? If your team is a little lacklustre in their performance and you introduce a real go-getter, it can have the effect of positively increasing the morale and productivity of the whole team. […]
16FebWhat skills does a recruiter have?
Anyone can recruit right? Anyone can whack a job advert on Seek correct? Yes and no. Yes, anyone can place an advert and interview candidates but no, not anyone can perform a skilled and scientifically based program to get you the best person possible for the job. Apparently CV fraud is on the rise. False […]
15FebTattoos in the Workplace: To Do or Not Tattoo?
Have you ever thought about getting a tattoo, but then decided against it fearing judgement from others? Well, a recent study says that 1 in 4 Australian’s have at least one tattoo, which has risen from 19% in 2016! From this data, it is clear that society’s perceptions surrounding tattoos have changed from a symbol […]
14FebQuick HR: Engaging Disinterested Employees
Ok, assuming you have all of your documents in place, you must follow procedure. Structure is important, as well as the ability to record communication. To engage staff, it is essential to open an even level of dialogue that allows feedback from the employee. Discuss issues but ensure that these issues can come to an […]