If you’ve tried recruiting a new hire lately, then chances are like singer-songwriter Sam Roberts you find yourself asking “Where have all the good people gone?” Recent figures from The National Skills Commission show that more than half of recruiting employers are finding it difficult to fill vacancies, with that number increasing to over 60 […]

Our General Manager, Anne Selman, recently celebrated her 20th anniversary with HB. So I sat down with Anne and asked her a few questions about her time with HB, the recruitment industry, and why she’s still doing it all. What made you apply for your first job with HB? I actually didn’t apply for a

WHAT IS A “TEMP”? A “Temp” (short for Temporary Worker) is someone who is hired to work within your organisation for a period of time, but is not actually your employee. WHY WOULD ANYBODY WANT TO BE A TEMP? Workers who look for temporary work are usually wanting flexibility; they may be juggling other work

What is onboarding? Onboarding refers to the process of integrating a new employee into an organisation to the point where they become an effective member of that organisation. Many people think of onboarding as the first day induction or orientation but it goes way beyond just getting the necessary documents in order. Successful onboarding includes

When looking for a new recruit, it can be tempting to hire a person based on their skill set only, especially if you feel that you don’t have the time to train them. However, keep in mind that all new recruits need some training and be careful not to dismiss the importance of cultural fit

“WE TRULY BELIEVE THAT USING A RECRUITMENT AGENCY IS A MORE COST-EFFECTIVE WAY OF HIRING STAFF”. The most common reason we hear from businesses about why they don’t want to use a recruitment company is how much it will cost. We understand; we really do. In the current economic climate, everyone is watching what they

With the arrival of COVID-19, many people suddenly and unexpectedly found themselves working from home. There was no real time to prepare the home workspace, and even if you had time, you soon found that the shops had sold out of laptops, desktop computers, monitors, keyboards, chairs etc. If you needed it, they didn’t have

With Scott Morrison saying that Australia is “not too far away” from relaxing the Coronavirus restrictions, you may be starting to think about what business is going to look like once that happens. Maybe you had to downsize your team and now you’re worried if you’ll have enough resources when business starts to pick up

As people become more globalised, workplace diversity is on the increase. It is becoming more common that cultural holidays vary among employees. As employers welcome and encourage diversity, consideration must be given to the needs of a multicultural workforce and flexible leave entitlements. The Christmas holiday season is looming and many employees are looking forward

Some people juggle busy schedules and make it look so easy! On the other hand, some people are wrestling workload, burdened by expectations and wondering why they simply aren’t getting their work done. So what’s the secret for knowing how to be more productive at work? It turns out that highly productive people work hard