News

Sep 30th

Map a new strategy

Finding a different direction could be the key to achieving job satisfaction, writes Amy Mitchell.

Nicholas Ricciuti could be described as a career matchmaker. As chief executive of ReinventYourCareer, he connects employers with employees who have the skills and experience they’re looking for.
Sep 19th

Flight Centre makes a mark online

Australian travel company Flight Centre Ltd has won the Excellence in Online category at the 2011 CareerOne Advertising Excellence Awards Queensland. The category recognises Queensland based companies that demonstrate successful and innovative online recruitment advertising through "unique conceptualisation, presentation, use of technology, visual impact, image and appeal to the intended audience".

Sep 13th

CAN your new recruits last the distance?

Simple rules for avoiding a ‘bad hire’

In the age of high staff turnover trends, there is no denying that the cost of recruitment is a point of discussion in most organisations. However, failing to get the process right the first time is a price that is often overlooked.

Sep 13th

The Death of Reference Checks...?

Considering the amount of time and effort that goes into performing reference checks, Employment Office posed the question: Are Reference Checks really worth it?

Sep 13th

How to get the most from your candidates in an interview

Employment Office gives 5 tips on how to get the most from your candidates in an interview.

With the preparation that goes into any of your recruitment interviews, it’s in your interest to ensure you glean all you can from the exchange. However, even the most experienced interviewers commonly have regrets after an interview, wishing they had clarified a response or asked more follow-up questions. This can particularly be the case with complex Behavioural Questions.
Sep 8th

Calls for more women in the mining industry

MORE women are being encouraged to consider a career in the traditionally male-dominated mining industry as the sector recognises the benefits of diversity in the workforce.

Employment Office Managing Director, Tudor Marsden-Huggins said there has been a trend towards recognising the value of the female gender in mining roles.

“In 2008, women accounted for just 10.4 percent of the mining industry and were recruited mainly for corporate and office roles,” the recruitment specialist said.

Aug 10th

"And the Online Excellence Award goes to..."

Flight Centre Ltd was recently announced as the recipient of the "Excellence in Online" title in the CareerOne Advertising Excellence Awards Queensland. The winning campaign and the award submission were coordinated by Employment Office.
Aug 10th

HR Outsourcing - Recruitment is most likely to be outsourced

Recruitment is the most likely HR function to be outsourced

It has been found that recruitment is the most likely HR function to be outsourced, with 71% of respondents reporting so in the Talent2 APAC Market Pulse Study, which surveyed nearly 600 HR executives across Australia, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. This means that more and more businesses are beginning to see the benefits involved with recruitment process outsourcing (RPO).
Jul 12th

Bush Walkers live the dream at Spicers Canopy

Talk about a dream job – bush walking, breathing in the fresh air and getting paid for the privilege. Employment Office recently filled unique roles for casual bush walking guides at Australia’s newest luxury getaway, Spicers Canopy, an accredited Eco Tourism site forming part of the successful Spicers Retreats, Hotels and Lodges brand.

It’s the ultimate tree change for the frustrated worker – swap peak hour traffic for keeping fit in the Boonah/Warwick areas, a desk for the bush, work wear for a pair of hiking boots and an air-conditioned office for fresh air.

Jun 24th

Global recruitment marketing organisation is a great place to work

Where are all the great places to work in Australia? Right here! Employment Office has made BRW’s Great Places to Work Top 50 list, debuting at #27.

The fast-growing company currently employees more than 35 staff in its Australian offices and opened its doors to a rigorous audit in recent months to take its place on the list amongst some of the world’s largest companies.

Two categories Employment Office particularly excelled in are staff appreciation and recognition, sharing and celebrating.