| Ambitious? Then consider how well you play in the team |
23 May 2013 |
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Strong teams made up of talented individuals help companies succeed in the increasingly complex business environments they operate in today. Anyone looking to progress in their career needs to be aware of how effectively they perform in a team environment, but has the increasing focus on individual skills and capability detracted attention from the great skill of team play? As we know, many of the best results are achieved when an effective team is in operation.
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| Succession planning - not only for the “big end of town” |
15 May 2013 |
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Succession planning is something that all businesses should be thinking about. However, it’s the SME sector which is failing to prepare for the future as other priorities always seem to jostle to the front. Lining up the next generation of leaders to run an organisation can ensure that a company continues to thrive but many SMEs are failing to focus on this business critical issue.
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| Relevancy is the name of the game |
07 May 2013 |
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Candidates are missing out on opportunities because they are not showcasing how their skills and experience are relevant to the job being advertised, warns leading recruiting expert Hays.
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| Hot jobs this quarter |
10 Apr 2013 |
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Insurance Professionals, Childcare Staff and Energy Maintenance Workers are among the candidates in hottest demand in the second quarter of 2013, according to the latest Hays Quarterly Hotspots.
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| Recruiting experts in Mackay |
09 Apr 2013 |
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Recruiting experts Hays has opened an office in Mackay in response to expected jobs growth in the region for qualified, professional and skilled people.
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| Most disputes are best resolved the old fashioned way – through conversation! |
04 Apr 2013 |
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Dispute resolution should not only be the responsibility of HR. Line managers should be well versed in handling difficult situations or else organisations risk being viewed by their employees as faceless, according to recruiting experts Hays.
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| Don’t offload onboarding – even CEOs need some help. |
19 Mar 2013 |
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How new staff are managed into a business – the onboarding process – can be the difference between an ultimately successful hire and one that is destined to fail. And CEOs need just as much help before starting a new appointment as junior staff, warns recruiting experts Hays.
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| Advancement in technology redefining the workplace and jobs: Hays white paper |
13 Mar 2013 |
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Advancement in technology is changing the definition of the workplace but Australia seems to be slow on the uptake when it comes to teleworking, according to the latest white paper by recruiting experts Hays.
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| Temporary work now attractive option: Hays survey |
07 Mar 2013 |
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More than half of Australians are now open to working on a temporary basis given the current global economic environment, according to a survey by recruiting experts Hays.
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| Time to harden up on those soft skills |
19 Feb 2013 |
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While the internet has created great networking opportunities for businesses and individuals, the value of face-to-face communication should not be forgotten, according to recruiting experts Hays.
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| Social Media – everybody’s doing it, but are they missing something? |
12 Feb 2013 |
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We all accept that social media is a great way of identifying talent, connecting with it and promoting the values of your business. Get your strategy right and the rewards are great. But get it wrong and the damage to an employer’s brand can be significant, according to recruiting experts Hays.
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| Australian oil and gas professionals remain the world’s highest paid, according to Global Salary Guide |
08 Feb 2013 |
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Australian based oil and gas industry professionals are the best rewarded in the world, according to the Oil and Gas Global Salary Guide 2013 produced annually by expert recruiters Hays Oil & Gas and leading jobsite, Oil and Gas Job Search.
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| HR focus shifts to talent management |
05 Feb 2013 |
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HR has had to shift its priorities back to commercial matters as more businesses focus on cost savings yet talent management remains one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in Australia, according to recruiting experts Hays.
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| More attention on retention needed in Australia, Hays survey |
01 Feb 2013 |
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According to a recent Hays survey, despite perceived economic uncertainty, about one in three Australians will leave their employer in the first one to two years.
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| Job ads break for xmas after September peak: Hays Oil & Gas Global Job Index |
01 Feb 2013 |
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As expected, the Hays Oil & Gas Global Job Index took a seasonal dip in the last quarter of 2012 despite continued recruitment activity right up until Christmas.
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| Temporary and contract assignments – the new interview? |
22 Jan 2013 |
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Both employers and candidates are using temporary assignments to their advantage in the current job market and using the opportunity to get comfortable with each other before making a permanent commitment.
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| If your career matters to you – consider how you look in 3D! |
15 Jan 2013 |
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Having a positive personal brand has always been a good idea, but the fact is your profile is now visible across many channels. So consistency has become crucial for anyone serious about their career in 2013 – and beyond.
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| Hot jobs for 2013 |
09 Jan 2013 |
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Accountants in professional practice, Registered Nurses and IT Mobility Developers are among the candidates in hottest demand as we welcome 2013, according to the latest Hays Quarterly Report.
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| Top 10 talent trends for 2013 |
18 Dec 2012 |
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The need to embrace mobile technology, a focus on staff retention and the use of a contingent workforce are among the 2013 talent trends that will shape the recruitment landscape in Australia, according to Hays.
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| Treat temporary workers like part of the team, says Hays |
12 Dec 2012 |
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As more businesses are turning to temporary workers, forward thinking employers are just as considered as to how they engage with their contingent workforce as they are with their permanent staff, say recruiting experts Hays.
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