Despite people from Asian backgrounds being well represented in entry level and mid-level jobs – new stats show the staggering under-representation of Asians in leadership roles in Australian businesses.
When CR Digital’s General Manager Stuart Woods arrives at work in Sydney’s Crows Nest, he turns on his computer and says good morning to two-thirds of his staff.
New figures show the business community is struggling and remains reluctant to hire staff following the May federal budget. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s most recent Business Expectations survey found that key indicators — namely those measuring sales, profits, investment and employment — were grounded in negative territory. The general business conditions index […]
It’s well known that a happy workplace is more productive, but it’s far easier said than done.
A raise request can be an uncomfortable issue for any employer to address – especially when caught off-guard.
Currently one in every five serious workplace-related injuries involves a tradesman.
When you look at your people, what do you see? A team? A set of individuals? If you’ve ever watched a Formula One team in action, you’ll see a master class in teamwork.
The recruitment, training and retention of staff in today’s highly mobile workplace has been identified by medium sized Australian businesses as a key factor in meeting future challenges. A new report by Bankwest shows that medium sized businesses consider the effective management of staff members, implementation of motivational strategies and the bridging of the generational […]
Surveys consistently show business leaders can also see the management of flexible working arrangements as a negative, and are reluctant to employ mature workers and mothers returning to the workforce.
Here we share four mistakes employers often make during the recruitment process and show you how you can avoid making the same errors.
