24 Aug, 2021 | Attributes, Culture, Recruitment, Strategy
‘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....
1 Jun, 2021 | Capability, Culture, Recruitment
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...
27 Apr, 2021 | Capability, Process, Recruitment, Services
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...
7 Apr, 2021 | Culture, Recruitment, Strategy
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...
23 Mar, 2021 | Culture, News, Recruitment
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...
9 Feb, 2021 | Attributes, Capability, Culture, Recruitment, Strategy
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...
