How to know if a candidate is the right fit for the role using reference checks

Completing reference checks is equivalent to checking a service provider’s google reviews. Reference checks allow you to confirm all the good things the candidate has told you during interviews and identify any potential weaknesses the candidate may not have shared. They’re also an excellent opportunity to get an outsider’s perspective on the candidate’s performance and…

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3 Industry Updates for Wealth Management Professionals

The condition of Australia’s wealth management industry is in a constant state of flux. With ongoing changes occurring daily, it’s hard to stay on track with the rising challenges and steps being taken to ensure its sustained success. From gender parity, tax proposals, and a diminishing supply of financial advisors, we’ve provided you with a…

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3 Industry Updates for Insurance Professionals

The current condition of Australia’s insurance industry is marked by several challenges, including code breaches, natural disasters, and weather risks. The following stories delve into the present condition of Australia’s insurance industry, significant challenges ranging from increasing code breaches to rising weather risks, and the measures being implemented. We believe that staying informed will help…

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Why Onboarding Your New Employees Is Essential To Retaining Talent

We have all experienced onboarding in our professional lives; whether that’s being onboarded ourselves or onboarding someone else. Nonetheless, we can all agree how important effective onboarding is to not only our integration into the workplace but our experience within the business overall. In a recent study  conducted by the business management platform MYOB, an…

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How to effectively identify and reduce stress and burnout in the workplace

In 2020, $543 million was paid in workers compensation claims related to mental health alone, according to SafeWork Australia. The number one culprit causing mental health issues at work is stress and burnout. Acting early to remove the causes of stress can reduce its impact on employee mental health. However, there is still stigma around…

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