If you are recruiting for desk based, computer based of phone based roles in 2022 I have good news for you – there are endless pools of candidates available and wanting to work for you! Wait, what?? That’s right, you can get thousands of applications per job each month! But we aren’t getting close to…
Howdy! I’m currently on day 7 of Dry July, and it feels like day 150. I didn’t realise how much I relied on alcohol to unwind and relax, or to cope with a stressful day until now. I literally didn’t know what to do with myself last Friday when I knocked off work … when…
Looking for a TA career change but not too sure how to get there? Our ‘So you wanna be a…‘ series takes a look at some of the more niche TA roles and digs deep into the who, how, and why behind them. We chat with some of your favourite TA leaders in that space to find…
Those of you that know me, know how much I want to see others thrive when it comes to their career. Recently I gave a talk that highlighted the importance of taking ownership of your career and the tools to be able to do this effectively. I discuss this with my coachees when they are…
Hi there, I’m back from my QLD holiday and back to work. It’s been really hard to settle back in, even though I was only away for a week. I fully switched off, left all my work stuff at home, and fled the state for a week of fun, sun, and pure relaxation. I can’t…
In my last article, I touched on how the pandemic has brought into sharp focus the need for organisations to re-evaluate the experience they’re providing to employees and candidates. EVP is just one piece of that puzzle. To be clear though, I absolutely believe an organisation needs an EVP – a clear and memorable promise…
As Pride Month comes to an end, thousands of rainbows will silently blink out of existence – rainbow flags are swapped out in store fronts, and corporate logos and LinkedIn profiles will revert to their original state. This does not mean we stop celebrating those who identify with the LGBTIQ+ community. Instead, we should welcome…
The Most Valuable Network The most valuable network I could imagine would help me attract well-qualified potential candidates. It would ultimately lead me to people I could place with less energy and time. Anything else would be less useful and less valuable. Valuable, robust networks need to meet at least four criteria: (1) they need…
It’s a really interesting point in time for those embarking on EVP refreshes. Since the pandemic hit, I’ve been in a fortunate position to have run a number of employee research projects, across a number of industries. What I’ve seen is a significant increase in support for teams to invest in building out their EVP…