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As 2018 winds to an end, Australia’s unemployment rate is hovering at around 5 percent, which is close to record lows of 4 percent from 2008.  With this in mind, employers need to be looking at how to retain key staff in 2019. Employee engagement is one area where trickle-down economics actually work. Keeping workers happy not…

The employment world looks very different than it did just a few years ago! More than a fifth of Australian companies hire contract or temporary workers, according to Business Insider.  There’s no doubt about it… a contingent workforce is on the rise… Not all job seekers have considered the benefits of temporary work, especially since the “gig economy”…

For both job seekers and HR professionals, interesting recruitment trends emerged in 2018. You’ve probably already heard that we’re in a candidate’s market and the most talented job seekers are in high demand, but what does this mean for any of us? How do you know what candidates are looking for, and what challenges recruiters…

Workplace diversity is a huge topic in the world of recruitment, as human resource departments struggle to find a balance between inclusion and talent acquisition. While the benefits of a diverse workplace stretch far and wide, dedicated strategies are often needed to attract a varied range of candidates. Let’s take a look at some of…

Choosing to change careers can feel exciting and scary in equal measures. If your motivation is to enter a job that feels like the right fit, you’re about to carve out a happier future. At the same time, you’re probably considering just how much effort it takes to move from one role to another. According…