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Meaning and impact at work.

Meaningful work is responsible for a 55% increase in employee motivation.

As employees increasingly seek the chance to make a difference, it’s time to start thinking about the meaning your organisation can offer. Work with purpose is at the heart of any organisation committed to making this world a better place.

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Cynthia Harris Cynthia Harris

What people want from work in 2023.

We are in the era of talent.

In 2023, employers have an opportunity to build an exceptional employee experience, improve engagement and reduce turnover - all while attracting the right people to join you when you need to hire.

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Cynthia Harris Cynthia Harris

Worried about employee turnover? You’re not alone.

According to the latest KMPG report, talent is the number-one issue keeping Australian leaders awake at night–and for good reason. Mercer forecasts suggest employee turnover in 2022 could reach 19.5%, or 2.6 million people!

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Cynthia Harris Cynthia Harris

The person I hired didn't work out. Now what?

Recruitment decisions are important decisions.

Hiring the wrong person can have a huge impact on productivity and morale, and that’s before you consider the time and cost of finding a replacement.

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Stop looking for unicorns, look for camels instead.

Please stop looking for unicorns!

Finding a unicorn has been a cliché in recruitment for a while now. Since well before the current candidate-driven, tight market.

Looking for elusive, unique talent in a challenging market isn’t a good recipe for success. You know this.

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Cynthia Harris Cynthia Harris

Choosing between multiple job offers? Here’s how to handle it with grace.

Congratulations! Your talent and hard work are being recognised, and you have two employers who’d love you to join their team.

Here’s the thing: there are no set rules. There is no textbook. It goes without saying that someone is going to be disappointed at the end of this. For most people, this situation will feel a bit uncomfortable.

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Partnering with a recruitment agency? Be ready to answer these questions.

So you’ve decided to partner with a recruitment agency. Great! This is the first step in finding the best talent to join your organisation.

The initial conversation with your recruitment partner is an important one. A good talent partner will ask lots of questions - and not just about the vacant role you want to fill.

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