![NWC---Website-[1897]---Header-Image-Blog.png](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61884e135ec516542dd6cc76/1639542381236-1HUJR4JK2WQP1Q38VJ5U/NWC---Website-%5B1897%5D---Header-Image-Blog.png)
Networking is often referred to as a necessary evil and there are many of us who feel overwhelmed at the idea of walking into a group of strangers and starting conversations. I have been approached numerous times over the last twenty years and asked how someone can network effectively and we all have our different ideas.
Read MoreThroughout my 20+ years in the recruitment industry, I have been told numerous times that there is no value in reference checking. I totally disagree. Reference checking is a tool we use in the recruitment process to obtain information about the candidate and determine job fit.
Read MoreAll too often in our market, I see people offered a role as a recruiter (or in some cases a Recruitment Manager) with no prior experience and expecting them to succeed. This is not only unfair to the person but a complete disregard for the complexities of recruitment.
Read MoreSelf-doubt is more prevalent in women than men, so we wanted to share some tips on improving women’s perception of their own self-worth and what they bring to the table. This blog is co-authored by Nic Willis and Carol Norris.
Read MoreWhen I started my business, I was very lucky. Having been in the recruitment industry for 20+ years, my career was full of contacts in our region who knew how I worked and what I could deliver.
Read MoreIt is fascinating to think that in a world where people are seeking greater connection with and authenticity in their workplace, that making a distinction between personal and professional workplace Values is considered essential to being successful in the workplace.
Read MorePart of being an effective leader is understanding that each member of your team is different and adapting your leadership to get the best out of people. These differences may be gender based or perhaps your team have had different upbringing which leads to a different world view…the list goes on and on. However, the difference between generations in the workplace has always interested me.
Read MoreThe Australian Government has introduced paid family and domestic violence leave for all employees commencing from 1 February 2023.
Read MoreDiversity and Inclusion - Powerful words, but what do they really mean in the workplace?
Read MoreMost employees (and some leaders I know) shake at the thought of a performance appraisal. The process is actually a positive one and is a good opportunity to let the employees know they are doing an excellent job!
Read MoreDid you know Australia is one of the very few countries in the world where an employment contract can be written or verbal (P.S. We don't recommend verbal)?
Read MoreI am not telling you this as a blatant advertising exercise (although I will admit a little blatant advertising is not a bad thing). I am telling you this as it was a prime example of going outside of your comfort zone.
Read MoreThe National Employment Standards (NES) are minimum terms and conditions of employment required by Australian standards.
Read MoreResearch in 2022 indicates that if an employee is not onboarded the right way when joining a company, there is a higher chance they will leave in the first 12 months. Your employees are the heart of your business. To better retain staff — and keep them happy — you should show you value them from the start.
Read More“People don’t pay you for the time it takes you to do the job, they pay you for the years of experience you have had that enables you to do the job in that time”.
Read MoreAn effective rewards and recognition program is a tried and tested strategy to drive employee engagement and job satisfaction, leading to higher productivity.
Read MoreIt took a pandemic for workplaces to recognise they could trust their employees enough to work from home. Isn’t that a shame? Hybrid working may be the solution depending on the type of business.
Read MoreFor fifteen years in the recruitment industry, I delivered apprenticeship recruits for large organisations. Therefore, I have plenty of advice to offer in this area.
Read MoreThere is a lot of information for applicants on effective interviewing techniques, but we often forget the people in the business who have been allocated the task of interviewing.
Read MorePlease let me fill you in on a little secret, the Fair Work Ombudsman is not scary and the Fair Work website can actually be pretty helpful.
Read More