Monday, 26 September 2016
Staff retention is a serious concern for many employers. Losing a valued employee is both costly and disruptive.
Recruitment is not the only cost involved. There are hidden costs because it takes the average employee about three months to get up to speed in a new job.
Monday, 01 February 2016
With the recent news that Toowoomba has one of the lowest unemployment rates – 3.7% - in Queensland ABS Labour Force Survey 2015 we are reminded how fortunate we are to live in this wonderful city. Toowoomba Regional Council has recently launched a new slogan for the region “Rich Traditions, Bold Ambitions”, along with bright and bold branding, and while the rich traditions are alive and well, the bold ambitions are more evident than ever before.
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Whether it’s a debate over the retirement age or an exposé on age discrimination, Australia’s aging population is often a topic of discussion in the media. And it’s a topic that affects business.
Figures show that when older Australians lose their jobs, they remain unemployed for longer than their younger counterparts. Often, there is a reluctance in the business world when it comes to hiring over 50s.
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
As every business owner knows, recruitment is a time-consuming process.
Positions must be defined, and ads must be written and published. A mountain of resumes and cover letters must be sorted and rated, then re-sorted and re-rated.
Thursday, 03 March 2016
You’ve just landed that dream job and now it is time to resign from your current position. Resigning from a job can be very stressful for all involved, and it is important, particularly in a small city like Toowoomba, to do so with dignity. After all, you never know when you will come across your former supervisor or colleagues again, or need a reference from them!
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
If you’re currently looking for work in Toowoomba, chances are you’ve read a million blog posts (ok, maybe a slight exaggeration) on what to do at a job interview.
But all that “do this, do that” stuff can get rather overwhelming. So in this blog post, we thought we’d take the opposite approach. Rather than talking about what to do, we figured we’d talk about what not to do.
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Sometimes, staff need to be let go from your company.
Whether you’re downsizing in response to an economic downturn, or restructuring to improve efficiency, saying goodbye to some of your people is a part of life in today’s business world.
Monday, 13 October 2014
Are you aware of the benefits of hiring temp staff?
Temporary or “temp” staff provide help when your business needs it most. You can hire temps to cover staff shortages and workload fluctuations and provide extra help during busy seasons. And if you hire them through a recruitment agency, they’ll come to you fully trained and ready to go.
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