Reflecting On My Career as an Accounting Recruiter – 28.10.24 In 1998, I graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Business – Accounting. I was fortunate enough to get my first Graduate Accounting role soon after, which I loved and stayed there for the next few years. This was such a great company, and all
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Nedd Brockman – ‘The Uncomfortable Challenge’
Nedd Brockmann inspires us all to step out of our comfort zones and challenge ourselves for a greater purpose. Nedd Brockmann captured the hearts of Australians. Two years ago, he decided to run across Australia from Bondi to Perth. While many thought that running 3,944 kilometers across Australia was an impossible challenge, Nedd achieved it!
From Properties to People: My Journey into Recruitment
From Real Estate to Recruitment My career journey has taken me through many paths, but none have been as fulfilling as my recent transition from real estate to recruitment. Since graduating high school, I felt lost in my search for what truly ignited my passion. I dedicated years to becoming a lead agent in residential
Change is inevitable and can be hard. Here is how to make it less painful and support your employees through it.
Change is an inevitable part of any organisation. Currently we are seeing organisations experience periods of change including organisational restructures, mergers and acquisitions, change in leadership, divestments and many more. It can be a stressful and challenging time for employees. Some will handle it better than others and supporting your employees through it is an
Simple tips for a motivated workforce
We are now almost one month into a new financial year in Australia, halfway through a calendar year or a financial year to many US or European headquartered companies. The winter has truly set in in the southern states making some days particularly dark and cold. How can we keep our teams motivated to start
Navigating the Changing Job Market
In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, change is happening faster than ever before. Having been a recruiter for over two decades now, and witnessing this transformation firsthand, I have observed several key trends reshaping how candidates approach their careers and how companies seek talent. 1. Be Adaptable One of the most striking changes
The Future of Work – continuing trends for 2024
Rehumanisation According to a study by Bain, 58% of people surveyed said the pandemic had made them question both their commitment to their employer and their desire for more work/life balance. With that balance being towards life, not work. There is a sense of wanting to belong, have a sense of common purpose and community,
It’s that time of year again – End of Financial Year
End of financial year is fast approaching. Don’t we all love tax time! While accountants are focussing on getting the books in order, it is important for organisations look at their HR practices as these play a critical role in setting the business up for success in the new financial year. What exactly should organisations
Trust – How can trust help across the employee life cycle
Trust Definition: to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or that something is safe and reliable. (Cambridge Dictionary). Trust – a simple 5 letter word that underpins our moral fibre. How can trust help across the employee life cycle? Optimum has 4 pillars to our business: Attract – trust