16 January 2009
In Australia, ABS data shows that over 76% of positions for executives, managers and professionals are never advertised. Reasons employers often bypass traditional hiring methods include: Confidentialilty: is often important in the process of making ... read full story
12 January 2009
The Queensland Government reports that their stamp duty abolition and incerase to the first-home owner grant has resulted in a doubling of first-home owner grant applications First-home owners to the rescue press release of 10 Jan 2009. They expect this ... read full story
18 December 2008
The Financial crisis has impacted heavily on the unemployment rate in Australia, especially in the western area such as western Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle. North Sydney, eastern suburbs and inner west unemployment rate remains negligible and... read full story
17 December 2008
The nine simple and innovative principles contained in this paper will open a pathway for a positive leadership impact. It is critical to note at this point that there is no new knowledge in the world. There is only a reconnection with what is innately kn... read full story
15 December 2008
The Rudd Government has promised an $81 million to train and recruit an extra 9250 nurses for Australian hospital. The plan includes an increase in the number of nursing places in universities and also a $6000 cash incentive for nurses who had been out of... read full story
10 December 2008
Age discrimination is against the law yet many older workers have trouble finding jobs. According to a survey by the website aboutseniors.com.au 85% of respondents didn’t believe they could find work once they reached early retirement age. Australia is on... read full story
09 December 2008
Want to increase employee loyalty and productivity? Many companies have employment attractions and incentives up their sleeve to attract candidates, however it seems that in many cases 'once the employee is hired these incentives are forgotten.' (Mills, N... read full story
05 December 2008
The NSW Government has called for tenders to deliver 200,000 laptops to senior students in their press release of 4 Dec 2008. They expect that at least 400 extra full-time IT staff will be employed across the state to support this program to install wire... read full story
01 December 2008
The latest Council of Australian Governments’ Meeting in Canberra on 29 November 2008 agreed to a Health Prevention National Partnership to improve the health of all Australians. Included in this agreement is the provision for funding of incentives for wo... read full story
28 November 2008
Some companies, especially in the agriculture industry, are tapping into the unique job market of the so called grey nomads otherwise known as travelling retirees. ABB Grain made a direct appeal to the many thousands of travelling retirees this year and f... read full story
27 November 2008
Retailers are still hoping for a successful and thriving Christmas period despite the economic down turn. After a tough year marketing and promotional activities have been embarked upon in order to stimulate Christmas spending and retailers are staffing u... read full story
26 November 2008
Retrenchments in Australia are being felt predominately in American owned companies with the marketing and advertising industries being more vulnerable to staff freezes, job losses and budget reviews. Cost pressures are building across the sector due to a... read full story
25 November 2008
Despite the economic downturn the job market is still moderately strong with employers in a variety of sectors still hiring. Between now and 2014, total employment is projected to increase by 18.9 million jobs, or 13 percent. (Doyle, about.com, 2008) ... read full story
20 November 2008
As 2008 starts to wrap up and 2009 looms before us achieving that next big career move may be on your New Year’s resolutions list. Make sure this resolution doesn’t fall into the same category as ‘exercise more’ by planning your next move now. JOBX provi... read full story
19 November 2008
‘According to a Federal Government commissioned review of the temporary skilled overseas workers scheme, Australian employers should be forced to pay migrant workers market rates and a levy to cover their Medicare and insurance costs’. (Cave, AM, 2008) In... read full story
18 November 2008
If you have an itch to start your own business you should just jump right in and do it! According to Noam Wasserman, a Harvard Business School Professor, staying too long in one position in a corporate structure can ruin your chances of becoming a success... read full story
17 November 2008
Generation Y has had the luxury of never having experienced a recession. ‘Used to unbroken prosperity and job security during their careers. Now the business climate is chilling. Talk around the office has changed from bonuses and profit sharing to salary... read full story
14 November 2008
Now might not be the best time to resign, but for those who are willing to take this step, here are some tips on how to tell your boss. Find out what is the best time to speak to your boss, avoid Monday mornings or Friday afternoons as these are norm... read full story
12 November 2008
It is important for your personal and professional growth to learn as much as possible from your current position. Your co-workers have different strengths and weaknesses which you can learn from and, as a result, increase your success of working as a tea... read full story
11 November 2008
We have endured some from hell at some stage in our career. Some would claim that politician, real etstate agents or used car sales people have the worst jobs. It all really comes done to the environment and who you work for. Some of the abovementione... read full story
10 November 2008
The personal services industry category, is predicted to enjoy rapid growth in coming years. The personal services sector, including a very small business, a Salon, and personal trainer, is forecast to grow by 3.4 per cent over the 2008-09 financial year... read full story
07 November 2008
The Australian Bureau of Statistics report "Labour Force, Australia, Oct 2008" just released has reported that the unemployment rate has remained at 4.3% because of 43,500 part-time jobs created last month, despite a loss of full-time jobs. Read more fro... read full story
06 November 2008
We have all heard it before, right and we are about to get a dose of reality with the global market deciding which are the best assets to keep in what is bound to be the greatest cost cutting excercise the globe has seen since the great depression. Peopl... read full story
05 November 2008
When can I afford to retire? This is one of the most common questions asked. The right answer depends on issues like the lifestyle you expect in retirement, how much you save and how long you work. If you want to retire today, you’ll have less money for ... read full story
04 November 2008
The 2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey found that almost 1 million, yes 1,000,000, Australians went to work drunk or under the influence of drugs/alcohol. The issue was most prevalent in the building and construction industry jobs with mining a... read full story
28 October 2008
With the latest global markets melting down beyond recognition what is going to happen to the economy and jobs. It is thought that many of the big employers are not actively employing new positions but rather moving people around their businesses. Whilst... read full story
17 October 2008
Australia is still experiencing a skills shortage in some fields despite changes in the skilled migration system according to a recent article in The Australian “Migration not helping skills shortage”. There are still shortages for roles such as nurses, d... read full story
17 October 2008
A recent article “The pain and potential of Facebook in the office” in the Sydney Morning Herald has reviewed several aspects of using Facebook at work, looking at the legal aspects from both the employee and employer’s perspectives. Facebook can be used... read full story