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If you like these articles, subscribe to our weekly HR Coach Email How far is to far to travel to work?Figures just released show that contrary to a commonly held belief from employers the median average jobseeker is currently travelling 45 minutes to work and happy to travel up to 67 minutes to their ideal work place. How to attract job applicantsBehavioural ChecksSo you want to see if they will they work well within your team and if they have the right work habits to be successful in your role? Competence ChecksCompetence checking checks to see if the job applicant has the required technical ability to do the work for the role. Desperate Candidates Alert!Beware! The recent financial crisis is increasing the number of mistruths appearing in candidate applications. How are jobseekers being affected by the current finacial crisis?Contactors or permanent staff at the moment?What's Your Staff Hiring IQ?Take this Quick Quiz to find out Interviewing job applicants that have been made redundantSo were they retrenched because they were low performers or was it due to mitigating circumstances? Higher Purchase your next employee!A lump sum recruitment fee for permanent staff can be quite confronting for many companies wanting to conserve cash flow in the current market. Here are some solutions... GUN CANDIDATE ALERTS!We can alert you when candidates that match your hard to find skill sets hit the market - for free! Ensure that your candidate accepts your employment offer.Avoid your candidates wasting your time in the recruitment process by not them not accepting your offer The Right Person First Time MethodMACRO has been involved in the recruitment of over 7500 candidates since 1991. Are you illegally avoiding recruitment fees?Unfortunately it does sometimes happen that employers inadvertently or deliberately hire a candidate that was introduced previously to them by a recruiter and not realize that an introduction fee is still payable - even though it may be up to 12 months since the recruiter introduced them. Beware of the Promiscuous Jobseeker...First dates, beer googles, honeymoon periods, nagging - yes I'm talking of recruitment here! Recruiters sending resumes without asking for the candidate's permission!You might not think this is a big deal. You may even think this will speed up the process for you, but let me show you why it does not... Free Employment contract templateAre you paying too high a salary or scaring off good applicants?Maintain a power position in negotiating a new employee's salary with this one invaluable tip... Avoid getting caught by Fraudulent Applicants!The GFC and internet have given rise to new ways to illegally trick employers. This article lists the many ways that are available... Sales Recruitment on the RiseChanges in market Conditions are creating a huge demand for top sales staff. Advertise your job to MACRO's databaseHave your job seen by over 60,000 job seekers for only $220! Keeping staff in a recovering marketA recovering market is a double-edged sword - are you ready to lose staff? How to Avoid Spurious Workcover ClaimsWorkcover claims can send employers broke. We spoke to Chris Ethell, Senior HR consultant for Stephen Yeats Investigations on this subject. Modern Awards ExplainedWith the commencement of the Modern Awards on 1 January 2010, employers need to be aware of the cost and effect of the new instruments on their businesses. How to Avoid the Legal Risks Associated with International Employment AssignmentsEmerging complex issues have arisen in the employment law area as a result of sending workers to explore OS markets... 4 steps to better reference checkingTeaser: A good reference check process will save you $100,000s...can you afford not to be an expert in this area? Do you know that your handwriting gives away your secrets?Even just your signature can reveal over ten different traits and personality habits about you to the trained eye. The Most Important Question to Ask in a Hiring InterviewAre you having trouble hiring? Your interview process could be letting you down. How To Attract the People You NeedI came across a fabulous article by Jenny Stilwell about what you can offer potential new employees. She believes that just because you find an ideal candidate, they might not want to work for you! Ask yourself why not! Physically fit! Selecting the right candidateFinding the right candidate for the job is always important particularly if the job requires manual handling or is a physical job. This article looks at how important it is when screening a candidate to ensure they are physically fit to do the job required. Screening for “Willingness”We look at how MACRO's recruiters screen their candidates in their search to find the best candidate for your position available. Making offers too quicklyPresenting your offer professionally increases the chances that your offer will be accepted. Read more... Have you ever considered Recruitment Software?We look at the benefits of why you should be using recruitment software and how this can cut your recruiting time in half. How to minimise the risk in employing migrantsWith Australia's ever growning migrant population we discuss how to reduce the risk of employing someone from overseas. What is reverse marketing?We discuss what is reverse marketing and how this applys to you and your business. |
