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The Art Of Rejecting Candidates

The Art Of Rejecting Candidates

It is not uncommon for managers to skip contacting unsuccessful candidates who didn’t get the job. The manager may not simply have enough time to do so or may dislike giving negative feedback. However, as we share briefly in this week’s post, responding to all candidates – whether rejected or accepted – not only improves your company’s brand (through candidate experience) but also line up talent that might be suitable for another position or great potential for another point

Being An Older Employee Doesn't Mean Being 'Over The Hill'

Being An Older Employee Doesn't Mean Being 'Over The Hill'

Around 13.5% of today’s population are currently aged 65 and over, but by 2050 this age group will make up almost 23% of the population (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2012). The ageing population has given rise to a host of issues for organisations and workplace planning. In this week’s blog we talk about the typical age of retirement in Australia, how this affects an organisation and how you can help manage these issues. Average Retirement Currently, in Australia, there i

What Are Companies Doing To Attract Talent Easily?

What Are Companies Doing To Attract Talent Easily?

As a manager, have you ever looked for someone with great potential? Someone with enthusiasm and passion for the job? Someone willing to do the grunt work and understand that every detail is important? Who hasn’t? But finding a candidate like this while reviewing tons and tons of applicants can be challenging and costly. What if we told you, you can attract candidates with these qualities easier, and that by having a certain program in place can ensure you get candidates look

Can You Believe It?? Some Employees Are Scared To Use Flexible Work Policies!!

Can You Believe It?? Some Employees Are Scared To Use Flexible Work Policies!!

Yes, the work-life company policies look amazing on paper when you are reading your contract prior to signing your employment agreement. But in practice, it’s true that a majority of you do not utilise these perks. According to a study from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Co., More than 90% of both women and men believe that they will take a career hit if they utilise these flexible work perks offered by the company as they are worried that they will look less committed than their

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