Forecasting Fears? 8 Key Tips For Budgeting Your Recruitment Needs

As June 30 quickly approaches, you’ll already be in the process of organising your budgets for the upcoming financial year, including your recruitment needs. However, it is important to note that budgeting for your talent needs requires a strategic approach, as it is not as simple as allocating a figure. Attracting and retaining talent involves…

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Understanding manufacturing’s greatest talent challenges over the coming years

After the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) Corporation Bill was passed by the Senate last month, Australia’s manufacturing industry is closer to receiving billions of dollars in funding to boost its onshore capabilities. The NRF will fund projects that help create well-paid and secure jobs, drive regional development and invest in our capabilities to create high-quality…

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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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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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