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.
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Boost Workplace Productivity Through Self-Care Practices
Making time for yourself and establishing a good routine of looking after yourself can actually be key in helping you to be more productive in the workplace. You know the old saying, “There are only so many hours in the day” is so true, so why not make the most of your time and achieve
Why Corporate Social Responsibility is Crucial for Australian Businesses
Last week I was asked by a client how important did I think Corporate Social Responsibility was in Australian Businesses today? Well, in my humble opinion, it is extremely important for any business to move forward. At Optimum Consulting, we recently learnt a very valuable lesson, as we have not previously broadcast our CSR and
Mastering Success: 7 Habits to Transform Your Life
In the journey towards success, it’s not just about the big leaps but also the consistent small steps. Success isn’t an overnight transformation; it’s a culmination of habits, routines, and mindset. Just like drops of water filling a bucket, these habits gradually build momentum, leading to significant achievements. Let’s look into seven habits that can
Employee Engagement on the decrease?
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
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,
Recruitment 101: Important Things That Recruiters Need To Know
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
A Shout-Out to the Unsung Heroes of the Workplace
Every workplace has people behind the scenes, laying the platform for others to shine. To all those people – THANK YOU! I’ve spent my career in customer facing roles, engaging with external customers and I regularly receive thanks for the work I’ve done for them. I’m fortunate to be able to receive positive reinforcement by
Resilience: An Important Lesson Taught Young
“It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.” – prophetic words spoken by the iconic movie character Rocky Balboa to his protégé Adonis “Donnie” Creed in the movie Creed. This simple phrase says a great