How to get a Promotion or Payrise
Talking about a promotion or pay rise can feel uncomfortable, but it’s one of the most important career skills you’ll ever develop. With the right timing, preparation and approach, you can ask with confidence and get the recognition you deserve. Use this guide to plan your next conversation. Step 1: Timing Is Everything Timing is […]
Building a Positive Team: Strategies for Success and Collaboration
Building a positive team environment is key to success in any organisation. We often hear, “There is no I in team,” and the traditional way of describing each letter of TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More. Unfortunately, not all teams are successful. One of the most common questions asked by managers is how to build an […]
Streamlining the Recruitment Process for an EA
When it comes to streamlining the recruitment process, it can be hard to know where to start. A slow or unclear approach can waste time, frustrate candidates and increase costs. In this blog, we share how we helped one of our clients refine and speed up their Executive Assistant recruitment and how the same steps […]
Admin Recruitment That Worked
Client Snapshot Industry: Engineering Services Company Size: ~80 employees Locations: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, TAS Role Hired: Business Support Officer (Admin) Engagement Type: Permanent, Full-Time The Challenge This mid-size engineering business was facing increasing operational pressure due to high turnover in their administrative support roles. The internal team had attempted to fill the position several […]
A Crucial Step in Breaking the Glass Ceiling
The Australian workforce has made significant strides in gender equality, but one persistent challenge remains: the gender pay gap. While progress has been made, often some women still earn less than their male counterparts for the same work. This disparity isn’t just a matter of fairness; it’s a significant barrier to women reaching their full […]
Future-Proof Your Career
Future-Proof your career – for many, this can seem a bit daunting as the first thought is going to University or a complete change of direction which could mean a pay cut. It doesn’t have to be that difficult; small changes can have a big impact. Future-proofing your career means not just anticipating change but […]
Why is employer branding important?
Why Employer Branding Is Important Why is employer branding important in today’s working environment? In a competitive job market, employer branding plays a significant role in attracting and retaining talent while fostering a positive workplace culture. It’s no longer optional — it’s a strategic priority. Employer Branding and Your Employer Value Proposition The employer value […]
Why Workplace Culture Matters
Workplace culture is a phrase that’s hard to miss these days, however there can be quite a bit of confusion about what exactly it means and why it really matters for businesses of all sizes. In this blog post, we aim to tackle some of these questions around workplace culture, why it holds such significance, […]
Updating Your Resume Made Easy
Most people only update their resume when they suddenly need a new job. That is usually when it feels hardest. You are trying to remember what you achieved, fix old formatting, update dates and make everything sound current, all while applying for roles. Your resume does not need to be rewritten from scratch every time. […]
Impress the Applicant Tracking System
How do you impress the applicant tracking system or AI? These days, many companies use AI and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to run their hiring processes. These systems, sometimes called ‘resume reading robots,’ sift through large numbers of applications, especially when hundreds arrive for one job. Even if you’re well qualified, you still need to […]