Another Financial year is upon us! A hectic time when budgets are negotiated, performance is reviewed, and strategies re-aligned. 2023/24 will, I am sure, see a major focus on people across our organisations especially as we are still experiencing labour shortages and a consistent increase in the cost of goods. Keeping the lights on […]
Everyone suffers setbacks, unfortunately, that is life. In Recruitment, you will quite often hear the saying champagne and razor blades and it wasn’t until recently that I realised how true this rang. For the past couple of weeks, I have been living the champagne lifestyle. I had a strong start to the quarter, made good […]
We all know about the effects of stress, and what can happen if you don’t monitor and manage it effectively. It affects your health in ways that you may not even be aware of, from headaches to insomnia, to decreased productivity. Stress may impact your mood, your behaviour, and your relationships, and in short, stress […]
Recruiting and onboarding new staff is a time intensive and expensive exercise. I know this first hand, having recruited thousands of roles over the years, both for my clients and for our team at Optimum. Devoting time to write position descriptions and job advertisements, screen resumes, conduct interviews, prepare employment contracts, procure the tools of […]
We would all love to have successful careers and the first most critical step to attaining this is to enjoy what you do. As the famous saying goes, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ― Mark Twain I started my career as an Accountant. […]
I never thought that at the age of 48, I would have the risk appetite to step totally out of my comfort zone and try a new career. If you are reading this and considering a career change yourself, I can honestly say, back yourself and do it. Don’t waste time but make sure the […]
The need for a personal brand in your field of experience and workplace is well documented and an important investment. Your brand is linked to your reputation and your ability to establish trust to work well with others and be seen as a value add. What is not so well documented are the deep-reaching benefits […]
Assessing cultural fit during the hiring process is becoming increasingly important for organisations. It is the number one thing that our clients ask us when we are recruiting on their behalf. Yes, skills are important but if they do not fit their Company Culture it can be downhill from here. By this I mean cultural […]
Being an international student can be the most challenging yet rewarding experience you will ever have. I say this because it is not simple to pack your entire life from a familiar and comfortable setting and move into the unknown. However, that is the beauty of life: relocating to a new place helps you grow […]
Imagine this, you’ve spent a lot of time searching the internet for job opportunities. You attended a lot of job interviews. And finally, the hiring manager calls and offers you a job. You are about to sign the offer when you receive another call from another hiring manager offering you a job. You feel giddy […]
