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!
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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
Mastering the “What are your weakness?”
Mastering the “What are your weakness?” Question: Turn it into a winning moment. “What are your weaknesses?” This question is often uncomfortable but common in interviews. To answer it effectively, be honest and self-aware without undermining your candidacy. Focus on a genuine weakness that isn’t a core job skill, explain how you recognized it, share
Decision Making in Uncertainty
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
Job Hunting – In An Employer Led Market
The current job market is familiar territory to me but very unfamiliar to those more used to the buoyancy of the post-pandemic ‘bounce’. The last time the Australian job market was similar was during the GFC of 2007-2009. Jobseekers are finding this challenging to navigate as they are more accustomed to a market they control
An Employer’s Guide to Understanding the Right to Disconnect
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
The Future of Recruitment: How AI is Revolutionising the Hiring Process
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
After Hiring Great Talent: How to Set Them Up for Success
It starts here In my opinion attracting talented people to the organisation is a key component of any senior manager’s job. But let’s assume you have no problem attracting talented people to your company because you’ve got a great reputation in your market, your organisation has a strong brand, you have robust recruitment processes, and
Optimise Your Workplace: The Value of Psychosocial Hazard Surveys in Meeting WHS Requirements
Under recent Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws, businesses are required to manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace. At Optimum Consulting Group, we specialise in helping organisations meet these requirements through our comprehensive Psychosocial Hazards surveys using our in-house software platform. Psychosocial Hazards surveys are essential for identifying factors that could impact employees’ mental health