Industry Updates
How workplace happiness and other issues affect your bottom line
Happy employees are more energetic, more productive and more invested in your business – that’s a fact. But if your staff aren’t thriving and there’s a stressful, negative vibe around your workplace, you can bet it’ll affect your business and your bottom line overall. The good news is, you can take steps to turn things…
Read More5 ways to take advantage of a candidate driven market
Most recruiters and hiring managers would agree that we’re in a pretty hot hiring market right now – with candidates very much at the wheel. Even though you’re in a strong position as a job-seeker, it’s important to be smart and strategic about how you approach your job hunt. Here are 5 ways to leverage…
Read More7 ways Covid has changed recruiting forever
The pandemic has led to numerous shifts in job-seeking – particularly in blue collar industries. A widespread labour shortage has left hiring managers and recruiters forced to rethink everything from pay rates to benefits, with many of the pandemic-related trends here to stay. Here are 7 ways COVID has changed the recruitment landscape forever, and…
Read MoreNew year, new career: 6 entry level jobs set to boom
If you’re just at the start of your working life, you may be wondering which career path to take. It’s a fair question, but the idea that you should ‘follow your passion’ isn’t realistic for most entry-level job-seekers, say industry experts. Rather, try this real-world formula: 1) Think about the type of role that’ll spark…
Read MoreThe Great Resignation: What is it and what does it mean for business in 2022?
For the past (almost) two years, our lives have been dominated by Covid and its impact on public health. But many other aspects of society have borne the brunt of the pandemic, too, such as small businesses, the economy at large, and the employment sector. Chances are, you’ve heard of The Great Resignation – and…
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