Every time an employee resigns, it costs your company time, money and effort to replace them. Research suggests that the cost of staff turnover is approximately one and a half times the departing employee’s salary, and with an estimated 25% of the Australian workforce planning to change jobs over the next twelve months it’s not [...]
Stress. We all experience it at different levels of intensity and we all have our own ways of coping with it. And while some research suggests that small doses of stress can actually be good for you and subsequently lead to increased productivity, the main body of evidence suggests that stress is taking a massive [...]
The challenges and pressures of the 21st century workplace can bring out the worst in anyone. Constantly shifting priorities, multi-tasking, work/life imbalance – all can push us to respond in ways that are not positive or helpful to our colleagues. While some interpersonal friction is inevitable in any organisation, there is a vital difference between [...]
Welcome to the first of our guest blogs. In this article, Quintessential Marketing discusses the importance of cultural fit when hiring. Overview: In order to remain competitive and successful, businesses must realise that well-developed teams are the most effective method for generating new ideas, solving problems, reaching goals and motivating the new workforce. To ensure [...]
You’ve seen a job opportunity that you’re interested in and want to apply, but where do you start? Our experience shows that people who do some basic research before submitting their applications achieve the best results. Here are some basic pointers… Understanding the job and Key Selection Criteria (KSC) Find out about the employer Decide [...]