Well, it’s the most stressful question and one of the most common interview questions, I always encountered whether it is a social meeting or during a Job interview.

For most, this is an easy question, but I find as I sit on interview panels and interview candidates for a job, this is a question that…

In the first part of this Succession Planning series, we explored the pitfalls associated with a lack of succession planning. In part two, we look at what executives and boards can do to implement a succession plan, nurture internal talent and discover future leaders. 

How Organisations Can Discover…

Sourcing candidates and screening them for the right job at the right time has become essential for the organization. In modern days, recruiters face the biggest challenge of keeping constant track of candidates at every stage.

The hiring cycle is time-consuming and tedious, further complicated by spreadsheets,…

There has been much fanfare about the impending ‘great resignation’ expected this year. How much this impacts Australian organisations, especially the c-suite remains to be seen. It’s not unrealistic, however, to think many executives, burnt out from the unprecedented difficulties faced as a result of the pandemic may consider…

Project Management (PM) staffing style!!

One way I have found to be very successful as a staffing professional is to Treat every opening like a project and use the basic PM steps to ensure you do the job right. Step one is to do needs analysis. This is the same thing as your first meeting with your client to…

If you're looking for a construction job but don’t have any ins with the industry it can be tough to know where to start. With so many different construction jobs available, how do you find the right one for you? Below are some tips on finding the right construction job for you.…

Are you a recruiter looking to find out more about Pre-recorded video interviews? Then Congratulations! As you have taken a step in the right direction in improving your recruiting productivity and quality of hire!

Since 2018, video interviewing was already on the way to become a vital…

In the last two years, both work and fashion have changed. Together, it would seem unsurprising that workwear has also changed. Previous attire codes and workplace inflexibility have been dropped, favouring comfort, versatility, and accommodating culture.

But while employers continue to strike a balance between onsite and remote work, and how it is carried out, there remains one part of the working day that has changed without much…

Some may argue that sleeping is one of the best parts of the day. You get into bed, snuggle under the covers, rest your head on a comfortable cushion, and switch off your thoughts for the night. However, there is a specific routine that may be hindering this practice.

Most people spend a lot of time on their devices. With more free time at your disposal, evenings are a seemingly perfect opportunity to scroll through your phone and catch up on the latest social media posts. But do you…

Self-employment is often a great lifestyle choice, and it offers you the opportunity to benefit from a wide range of advantages. You have the freedom to shape your own work schedule; hire and collaborate with people you get on with; actively pursue your passions and ambitions; and grasp an array of diverse, fulfilling tasks.

However, it is also fair to say that, especially at the start of your self-employed career, you may be inundated with hefty expenses. Ultimately, as with most…

In 2016, the Office for National Statistics revealed that 3.7 million workers travelled for two hours or more every weekday as part of their commute. This may involve walking, driving, cycling, taking public transport, or a combination of a few. On top of this, many men choose to wear a formal suit to the office to look smart — not ideal attire for a lengthy travel time! Read on as we look at some smart solutions to avoid damage to your tailoring.

A suit made for the…

High volume recruiting is no easy task for every company. Dealing with a gigantic amount of applicants is really time consuming, and if you’re not careful, you might fail to meet the deadline and fail to ensure the candidates’ experience. With hundreds of positions to fill and thousands of applications to screen, you have to make extra effort to stay organized and keep tracks of all of them.

While job seekers have the freedom to access all the data they need about you from your sites,…

There is an old saying; people tend to gravitate towards those of similar likes, dislikes, thoughts, and perceptions. This saying holds particular weight and fact when dealing with candidates, and their chosen vocation. For example if you find a Microsoft MVP, I guarantee you they are connected in some ways to other MVPs. People who are good…

Technological progression makes people argue that doing things online is better and job fairs should be no exception. Both recruiters and job seekers can join with a computer set at home, a groomed face, a formal vest, a decent background, and then ready for the virtual job fair or even a job interview. Are they wearing shorts? Unpleasant body odor? Or even half-naked? Who knows and who cares? But not for the traditional offline job fair where both of them have to make more thorough…

Automation in recruitment improves the recruiting process by reducing manual tasks to acquire, engage, pre-screen, interview, and hire. We know the popularity of AI-based applications is constantly growing in various sectors, and recruitment is a well-known sector that demands…

The consumer market has evolved significantly in recent years. As a result, independent retailers have faced many challenges, from a dissipating high street to difficulty accessing marketing strategies.

This article will explore three of these challenges. We will also offer suitable solutions for independent retailers to thrive in the current climate.

Unoccupied high streets

Our high streets were once bustling with life and the promise of consumerism. They have become…