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
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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
Top Tips and Tricks To Get Better at Working Under Pressure
We all have stress and pressure in our lives, both personal and work pressures. It seems to be a common theme from both clients and candidates commenting on how busy they are and it doesn’t sound like things are slowing down any time soon. Here are a few handy tips that may help in dealing
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
The Benefits of taking a holiday while you are working
We all know that taking a holiday is good for you and in today’s fast-paced chaotic world, it is so easy to get caught up in the ruckus of everyday life. Gee, we are already in April with Easter, let alone Christmas feeling like it was years ago. It is so easy to feel burnt
Tips on how to create a CV
In today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted CV can be the key to unlocking new career opportunities. Your CV serves as your professional snapshot, showcasing your skills, experiences, and achievements to potential employers. To help you stand out from the crowd, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on how to best write a CV that captures