Ever wondered what employers are looking for right now from job candidates? What is the X factor that makes certain people get the job over others? Where do some candidates fall short? This week we’re taking a look at the things that our clients ask for time and time again. We are on the ground (and the phone) everyday talking …
As we close out 2021, it’s time to once again look at employment market trends. These are the trends we see in our day-to-day operations at Uplift Recruitment. Candidates Are Still Calling the Shots Job supply outweighs demand and that means candidates call the shots. We have personally observed a significant amount of candidates accepting jobs, then pulling out taking …
Top Tips for Hiring Mortgage Brokers With all the craziness going on in the housing market, it’s no wonder mortgage brokers are busier than ever. Guess what ¼ of Australian mortgage brokers say is the biggest challenge in their businesses? Recruiting. We’re willing to say the remaining 75% would say keeping up with demand, which is essentially a recruitment problem. …
Hiring remote employees is a new challenge for many businesses. This challenge is not to be overlooked or pushed under the rug with the hope we will all go back to the office soon. Remote work isn’t a lockdown fad; it’s here to stay. According to Owl Labs’ Remote Work Statistics report, 2019, 18% of employees now work remotely, 100% …
This is our guide on how to hire staff for a small business. It includes a checklist for hiring employees, some ideas about how to find employees in Australia, and general tips for hiring employees for small businesses. If you own a small business, you know how important it is to find the right people. You know that a great …
This is our definitive guide to new employee on-boarding processes. FACT: 1 in 4 new hires will quit within the first 90 days. FACT 2: The cost of hiring a new employee was, on average, $16,500. Think a formal on-boarding process is too costly or time-consuming to create and implement? $16,500 is the cost of replacing an employee based on …
Hello, hiring managers. Do you ever find yourself wondering how you got on the other side of the desk? Did you receive formal training regarding interviewing potential candidates or are you just making it up out as you go? Hiring the right people for your company isn’t easy. If it was, none of you would come to us with staffing …
Employer Branding Explained… Your product, brand, and company may bring all the customers to the yard, but if you consistently are searching for top talent and coming up empty-handed, there may be something missing from your milkshake. The missing ingredient that will attract the best of the best is employer branding. What do your current and former employees say about …