How often have you heard the phrase ‘you’re a workaholic’? Whether it is your partner saying it to you or you saying it to a friend who constantly cancels due to last-minute work commitments, but is this a real phenomenon? TechTalk statistics show that 75% of people check their work email over the weekend, 54% check emails during their holidays, 6% when at funerals, and 5% when their spouse was in labour! These statistics are…
We are asked this regularly and there is no clear answer as it is dependent upon experience and the specific role applied for, however there are some easy traps to fall in to and common mistakes that we see. Getting the job that you really want could come down to how the information on your…
Having worked in the recruitment industry for over 20 years I have lost count of the amount of times I have said to candidates or my own employees ‘the grass isn’t always greener’. It can be very hard to ignore those headhunt calls promising amazing pay rises or stories from ex-employees about how incredible their…
I have recently had quite a few people talk to me about staff members & colleagues crying at work, whether it is genuine or a perceived way of avoiding a difficult conversation. Although crying is said to be a way of releasing stress and being mentally healthy, is there a time and place for it…
The benefits that help attract new talent, drive staff performance and increase loyalty change as the workplace continues to evolve. HR teams need to recognize and act on these trends and make sure that there is effective communication both internally and externally. One of the most significant recent changes revolves around the workplace becoming more…
Interviewing for a job is something almost everyone must do at some point in life. Most people know what to expect in an interview but it can still be a stressful situation. Interestingly, although most of us are experienced when it comes to interviewing, the interviewer has often had no training or coaching on how…
So you had a great Christmas and New Year holiday and the thought of going back to work filled you with dread and you started thinking is it time for a move? At this time of year you are not alone, research shows that 1 in 3 employee’s question whether they are in the right…
Having a bit of a ‘potty mouth’ I was greatly excited by the recent scientific findings that those who swear are of higher average intelligence, have a bigger vocabulary, a better ability to deal with emotional situations and have a higher pain threshold. This got me thinking about how it relates to the modern workplace…
Employee retention seems to be a problem across corporate Australia these days. Recruiters and HR professionals hear a myriad of reasons for this from employees who have either left their jobs or want to. What’s obvious is that if employers want to improve retention and therefore productivity, it’s essential they try to understand why staff…
You may have noticed a lot of commentary about the Australian immigration changes that were effective from the start of this month. I have been asked many questions by clients, candidates and colleagues about the changes and what affects it will have so I will attempt to discuss the highlights of these changes and the…