Recruiters and hiring managers see hundreds of cover letters and resumes. Some of them are incredibly boring. Many of them are clearly a stock standard template that is used by a candidate for every application. Some people have suggested that Cover Letters are out of fashion and that a good e-mail with a link to […]
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We read this article about the Ultimate Guide to Researching a company before an interview with interest. We have all heard horror stories about unprepared candidates turning up for an interview. These are the people that quickly make the “no thanks” pile. As reputable recruitment consultants we ensure we give our candidates as much information as we can […]
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As I continue this series on introducing you to the team who make up our 3 divisions, Safety People Australia, iPeople and Career People Australia, I’m enjoying reflecting on why it is I surround myself with the people I do. Strategies can’t always be delivered alone. A key ingredient in creating and sustaining a successful […]
Read more According to this report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Australia has a relatively high rate of redundancies. We read with interest that whilst 70% of retrenched employees find work within a year, 1 in 3 of these people are paid less than their previous role. Technological change also means that many of […]
Read more We read this article in HR daily with interest. It reflects on the number of unproductive days an employee spends at work on an annual basis. Based on a survey of 2,000 employees the research suggests that an employee is actually unproductive almost 58 days per year. Assuming an employee works an average 5 days […]
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Workplace stress is the second biggest cause of workers-compensation claims in the workplace. The first relates to manual handling. Employers’ responsibilities include keeping your employees both physically and mentally healthy in your workplace. The World Health Organisation defines stress as; “the reaction people may have when presented with demands and pressures that are not matched to their […]
Read more As I continue this series focussing on introducing you to the team who make up our 3 divisions, Safety People Australia, iPeople and Career People Australia, I’m realising that we are a lot like a family. It is a by product of working closely together and supporting each other in our roles. It’s also because […]
Read more I am hearing much anticipation and enthusiasm about the Infrastructure investments by the Australian Government. Comments like “there will be lots of work for Safety people in the coming months in NSW to support these projects” and “you won’t recognise Melbourne in the next 10 years”. The Safety People team are busy building on our […]
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Recent articles in the industry press have highlighted the risks caused by sedentary work practices. HR professionals and Safety officials can read Safe Work Australia’s review here The report shows negative health implications from prolonged sitting. This include tension in the shoulders and neck, headaches, and eye problems. The more serious health implications can be as serious as: Musculoskeletal […]
Read moreI recently bumped into an experienced candidate I hadn’t seen in a while. When I asked what she was up to she simply said “I’m a Safety Manager for a manufacturing company”. We chatted for a while and it quickly became apparent that she wasn’t giving herself enough credit because in reality her portfolio included […]
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