#Robert Walters
Millennials ambitious but not as tech dependent as employers think
A new whitepaper released by leading specialist recruitment firm, Robert Walters, has found that the majority of employers surveyed (79 per cent) believe that the younger generations’ expectations of rapid career progression is the biggest source of intergenerational conflict in the workplace. All three employee generations, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers, agree that the […]
IT recruitment on the increase
According to a recently released survey by specialist professional recruiter, Robert Walters, 39% of hiring managers expecting to increase IT staffing levels up to the end of 2015. 650 Hiring managers across Australia were asked for their hiring forecasts until the end of 2015. The figures are a significant increase on last year when only […]
Salary survey indicates market confidence
The Australian job market is set for a year of confidence as most industries show signs of improvement.
Law degree gives most satisfaction
Ever wish you could go back in time to the day you submitted your university law enrolment form, and choose a completely different area to study?
Tax break loss may force foreign professionals abroad
The career choices of international professionals working in Australia may be affected by the Government’s decision to abolish the Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA).
Five ways to maintain a professional social network presence
As more prospective employers turn to social networking profiles to vet potential staff, employees are ensuring their personal profiles are inoffensive to avoid the kind of negative scrutiny that could end up costing them a potential job. Here’s how to keep your personal profiles employer-friendly.
How to put an end to employee boredom in the workplace
Many businesses could be seeing a decline in productivity, as boredom causes more and more employees to turn to non-work related activities to keep themselves entertained during work hours.
The surprising reasons behind fake sick days
With the long weekend fast approaching business owners are bracing themselves for the dreaded “sickie” phone calls, however a new report has revealed the most common reason for faking a sick day is not what many would assume.
Social networking profiles a ‘no-go zone’ for potential employers
Despite the prevalence of social networking in many areas of our lives, employees remain overwhelmingly protective of their online profiles from the prying eyes of potential and current employers.
Unemployment on the rise in 2012, report finds
Unemployment is set to increase marginally in 2012, while temporary and contract recruitment is expected to remain high, a new survey has revealed.
Aussies would change jobs despite economic doom and gloom
Even with continuing reports of poor economic conditions, the majority of Australians would be prepared to change jobs if an opportunity arose to do so, a survey has found.
Employees motivated by career progression, not money
Professionals seeking new employment value career progression over the dollars in their bank account, according to a new survey.
Long recruitment processes turn off job-seekers
The length of the recruitment process and the personality of the person conducting the interview have been found to be the biggest influences over job-seekers opinions of a potential employer.
2010 Salary Survey results out for Australia
Hays the global recruitment firm have released their 2010 Salary Survey data and it’s a wealth of information for both employers and employees, showing business confidence and recruitment is on the rise in 2010.
Companies green policies affects hiring
A report conducted by global recruitment firm Robert Walters, has shown that a company’s green stance adversely affects whether a potential employee will choose to work for that firm. The Employee Insights Survey found that 74.4 percent of professionals claimed that a company’s stance on the environment and commitment to green policies would affect their […]