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Salary observations in the legal sector
The COVID pandemic has surprised us all in many ways. Lockdowns, social distancing, mask wearing and working from home arrangements are now permanently inserted into our way of life. There is no denying the devastating impact lockdowns have had on small businesses and...
Winning Teams – The Eight Characteristics of High Performing Teams by Tim Baker Book review by Ian Hamilton
Winning Teams – The Eight Characteristics of High Performing Teams by Tim Baker Book review by Ian Hamilton https://www.winnersatwork.com.au/product/the-eight-characteristics-of-high-performing-teams/ In our last newsletter I promised I would review Dr Tim Baker’s...
Clearing up the Culture-Fit and Culture-Add debate
A client and I were recently discussing the difference between “Culture-Fit” and “Culture-Add” when it comes to bringing new talent into a business. Culture-fit is sometimes described as a poor cousin to culture-add. I’ve even heard it suggested that a culture-add...
Unconscious bias when hiring
‘I need someone in their late 20’s or 30’s with 40 years’ experience and wants the salary of a graduate’. It’s always interesting coming into a recruitment exercise when the employer has a very clear idea of what they are looking for in their desired candidate....
Meaningful employment – when the money isn’t everything
Roles in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector are on the rise, and interestingly, we are seeing increasing interest from candidates from other industries when we advertise for new positions. Many candidates are looking for more purpose and meaning from their work and state...
Ensuring working from home arrangements work for employers
A positive outcome for employees in this new post-COVID-19 world is we are seeing flexible and remote working becoming more common in the workplace. However, while these arrangements can be extremely beneficial for employees looking for better work-life balance, this...
Eliminating Fake Work – Guest Blog by Dr Tim Baker
This month we have a guest blog from Dr Tim Baker. Tim has been a past presenter at some of our client breakfasts and a strong supporter of our culture-fit recruitment process. Tim talks about Fake Work and the impact it may have on productivity. In his recently...
The resourcing challenges facing a reinvigorated manufacturing industry
It’s no secret manufacturing has been in winding down in Australia for the past 20-30 years. Many experts have predicted the end of this once booming industry that hit its peak in the 1960s. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions and disruption to...
The death of the shortlist
The candidate shortlist is a great idea. It gives the prospective employer the opportunity to compare a range of candidates. But how practical is it in today’s environment? Is it still reasonable to ask three or more highly qualified candidates on your shortlist to...
Key learnings from the 2020 lockdown the legal profession needs to know going forward.
The most recent COVID-19 three-day Brisbane lockdown from 29 March 2021 was a stark reminder that while everything seems to have returned to normal since the pandemic first hit our shores, our professional and personal interactions can suddenly be restricted again...
Recruiting quality candidates for the aged care industry amidst significant reform
The aged care industry is facing wide-spread reform, with most facets under scrutiny following the release of the Aged Care Royal Commission report on 26 February 2021. It is clear there is a pressing need for skilled and experienced leaders to implement change across...
Manufacturing & Supply Chain – Creating culture by promoting from within
I recently recruited a senior level procurement role for a Brisbane based manufacturer and the successful candidate had originally come from ‘the floor’ in a warehouse and assembly manufacturing environment. This made me think about manufacturing in Australia, and the...