The Key to Unlocking Top Talent in Construction: Why It’s About More Than Just Skills When it comes to recruiting in construction, technical skills are a must—but they’re just the beginning. Sure, you need skilled labourers, experienced engineers, and knowledgeable project managers. But let’s face it, no one wants a “skills-only” worker. What really makes […]
The whirlwind that was…. Here we are, we are rapidly approaching the end of 2024. If you are like most of our customers (and us here at Optimum) you are probably asking yourself “Where did that year go?’ This year seemed to fly past but why? Well, I think 2024 was the year of correction […]
We live in interesting times! Look around outside your own little vortex and you’ll soon see what I mean: Globally, we have wars going on, we have one of the largest nations in the world in a dividing political election, we have new Governments in France, UK. Here in Australia, we have a mixed economy […]
The right to disconnect has become a major focus for employers in Australia off the recent ‘Right to Disconnect’ legislation. The Right to Disconnect legislation aims to establish clear boundaries around out-of-hours work communication, protecting employees from unreasonable contact outside their working hours, encompassing interactions from employers, third parties (like clients or suppliers), and even […]
As we look to the future, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise recruitment in ways we’ve only begun to imagine. From enhanced candidate sourcing to automated interviewing, AI is reshaping how companies find, engage, and hire talent. 1. Reduced Sourcing Time Gone are the days of sifting through countless resumes […]
Most jobs now are getting over 100 applicants in their first week. When you apply, your CV joins a pile. If you aren’t using a recruiter, a hiring manager will likely spend a couple of hours cutting that list down to a shortlist. Spelling error? You’re gone. Generic blurb about vague career aspirations? See you later. […]
It is Employee Engagement season here at Optimum Consulting and 2024 is proving to be an interesting year! In my opinion, we are entering the first fully normalised period since the Covid pandemic, and the balance of employee expectations and employer expectations is certainly evident. Coming from an employee-led market with record low unemployment levels […]
As we move at pace into the different generations of technology and dive into the world of AI, there are recruitment basics that a recruiter should always follow and abide by. Relationships with our candidates are not direct these days, but indirectly done electronically and sometimes candidates are even submitted to the clients without their […]
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 […]
