Requesting flexible working
With many employees seeking a more balanced, family-friendly working environment, the employers of choice are those who have a modern approach to flex. So what can you do, to be confident when asking your employer…
5 minutes with Che Lewer
Che Lewer is the Head of Human Resources for Heinemann Australia. She is a commercial, friendly HR professional with nearly a decade’s experience gained within the Hospitality and Retail sector. Che was recently nominated as the…
5 minutes with Rebecca Doyle
This week I sat down with Rebecca Doyle – the Head of People and Culture for the National Rugby League. With a rich history dating back to its creation in 1908, Rugby League telecasts have…
Avoid the ‘What the?!? Why did they leave?’
I have never worked with an organisation that has not wanted to attract the next high achiever. They want someone that takes the initiative, will set goals and achieve them, be agile and capable of…
A candidate you need to know about
A little unorthodox I know, but I have this really great candidate you need to know about… I’ve been working with this particular candidate for a number of years and the feedback has always been…
Reflect, plan, take action
In our team meeting yesterday – one of our esteemed colleagues piped up and proclaimed “optimism + positive action = results”. He – being Sam Elderfield, continues to inspire us daily – he celebrates the…
Does networking make your stomach churn?
I love meeting new people. I love hearing their stories and learning about what motivates them. Some call it networking…… We have all been to those boring networking events where you exchange business cards, walk…
Stop doing these things!
Your selection process is too lengthyGreat candidates usually have a few irons in the fire – don’t get caught up in a process that takes over a month – otherwise that person will get snapped…
Using a specialist recruiter
Having worked in recruitment for more than 15 years (eek!), I’ve seen big changes as the industry has evolved. Although new technologies allow more choice than ever before, one thing hasn’t changed – specialist recruitment…
Invest in human resources
A well-designed Human Resources strategy should be one of the first priorities for any employer. It’s not just about happy employees – it’s about reducing the risk of something going wrong. There have been reminders…