Recruitment Bites

​Last week, for the first time, the difference between what men and women are paid, as a median (that is, the middle value when the pay of male and female employees within a com...

​In the ever-evolving world of business, organisations are constantly seeking innovative approaches to meet their workforce needs. As we journey into the year 2024, the spotligh...

​There is no doubt that the cost of making a new hire - and retaining them has skyrocketed, so what’s the solution to keeping costs down at a time when everyone is looking to cu...

​Despite the recent downturn in the Australian economy, there's more to the picture than initially meets the eye. While various sectors have encountered challenges, this peri...

​Job hunting can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. It’s always a great feeling to have multiple job offers to choose from, but it can also be a challenge to decide whi...

​Unfortunately, despite the many measures and policies organisations take to ensure they hire the best people for their roles, occasionally a business may encounter unexpected ...

​For a long time, temp work has been looked at as simply a passing through point to something better. A legitimate working option, but not a first choice. It was widely consider...

​It's not surprising that 'The Great Resignation' is getting so much attention and media coverage. The semantics alone are enough to get businesses worried. Plus, the prospect o...

​With much of the world now free from COVID restrictions (or very close to it), the focus has turned to what is set to be the next big challenge for businesses - "the great resi...

​Australia has fallen behind much of the rest of the world when it comes to moving past lockdowns and starting our “COVID normal” life. While it’s been frustrating for many, it’...

​While the Australian Government’s official policy on receiving the COVID-19 vaccination is that it is free and voluntary, it aims to have as many Australians vaccinated as poss...

​Partnering with a specialised recruitment agency can be highly beneficial - not only to your hiring managers, but to your whole company. As ‘workplace matchmakers’, recruitmen...

Since the introduction of the new national NDIS Worker Screening requirements for registered NDIS providers on the 1st February 2021, NDS members have reported significant delay...

​Work-life balance is adjusting your day-to-day activities to achieve a sense of balance between work life and personal life. The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of workers...

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia’s population is ageing as a result of sustained low fertility and increasing life expectancy. Australia has been warn...

Why job ads are attracting fewer candidates…. There seems to be a very common misconception in the Australian job market at the moment – and that’s that there are so many can...

What a transformational year! 2020 has been the year like no other. That is stating the obvious as our conversations have changed between the weather and the AFL season these l...

The COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact businesses in different ways, ranging from minimal to existential threat. Government efforts to contain the outbreak through mobility r...

Well it happened!! Last week, despite all the hard work and sacrifices made by so many Melburnians, Greater Melbourne was put back into stage 3 lockdown restrictions! I have spo...

With the economy in recovery mode, and an undeniable sense of uncertainty about what will happen in the future, contracting solutions offer businesses the opportunity to hire so...

Many people say, if you want to know what’s going on with the economy – ask a Recruiter. We tend to be that barometer, and it’s easy to see why! Job losses combined with a fall ...

The continuing coronavirus epidemic illustrates just how many global supply chains rely on offshore manufacturing. Now, with quarantine as the most reliable methodology for COVI...

As some parts of the world continue to struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic, some parts of Australia and the world are starting to ease restrictions in order to limit the econ...

Lately, many of us have been turning to digital tools even more to help us connect and get things done – and we have certainly experienced this in the recruitment industry. We h...

​There is no doubt that COVID-19 has had a major impact on businesses all over the country (and world) – so what positives can we take out of this, and how will it affect the wa...

Tips and Tricks to Remain Productive When Working From HomeAs the COVID-19 virus continues to spread around the world it is forcing us into a “new normal”, and part of this is, ...

​We live in a rapidly changing world, and one of the greatest challenges for a business is staying relevant to their target market. Customers / clients have far more distraction...

Becks Wiggins Stokes would like to take this opportunity to spread awareness of the health status of men worldwide, particularly in light of the COVID19 pandemic.Men in most cou...

​Emotional intelligence (also known as EQ) is one of the most in-demand skills in 2020. When it comes to recruiting, it is considered just as important as IQ. The workplace is a...

​The start of the year is a popular time for job seekers and according to experts it is also the time when many employers are looking to bring in new talent. So if you’re thinki...

​Emotional intelligence (also known as EQ) is one of the most in-demand skills in 2020. So, what is emotional intelligence? Co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Travis Bradb...

​Let’s make this clear – your interview begins the moment you initiate contact with the organisation – be it a recruitment firm, or the actual company you hope to work for. How ...

​How To Make The Most Of Networking Events23 April 2019, By Veronique Battour ​Attending networking events opens you up to new contacts, new leads and new insights in areas like...

​Trends Of Recruitment In The Accounting And Finance Industry Since 1995 …01 April 2019, By Belinda Wiggins​Since 1995 we have been sourcing Accounting and Finance staff, for a ...

​The Dangers Of Workplace Gossip And How To Steer Clear Of It.11 February 2019, By Belinda Wiggins ​It can seem so harmless, but there is a fine line between idle chit chat arou...

​4 Steps To Improve Your Interview Process So You Don’t Miss Out On Top Talent04 February 2019, By Veronique Battour ​Whether you are an employee or an employer, this short read...

There are a few reasons why you may be in the position to attend an internal interview; an organisational restructure which has resulted in a newly created role or you’re requir...

Receptionists are key to a business’ customer service, professionalism and workflow - unless of course you have put a robot or answering machine on your front line!Your receptio...

It is commonplace for managers to ask employees for honest feedback in the workplace these days however, receiving constructive feedback may not always be easy - especially when...

In today’s world of information overload, how can you get your email noticed when you’re trying to attract clients, applying for a job or just getting your boss’s attention?Very...

​8 November 2018, By BWS TeamThe perfect handshake consists of a firm grip and three shakes that symbolise "Please.Hire.Me"Watch video here​

​7 Tips On How To Speed Up Your Hiring Process29 October 2018, By Jessica Inteman​As recruiters we know very well top candidates don’t stay in the market long. There is an incre...

It’s not an easy task to find your ideal employee. Whilst you will be provided with a short list of suitable candidates from your recruitment agency or HR team, ultimately it co...

Ever wondered what skills, background or experience is required when applying for a position in recruitment? Belinda Wiggins our Director gives us a snap shot of what we look fo...

What are your transferable skills? Transferable skills are a core set of skills and abilities that are portable in a variety of organisations and industries. Furthermore they ca...

​How Do You Make A Lasting Impression With Your Recruiter Throughout Your Job Search?27 August 2018, By Veronique Battour  You are looking for a job and have decided to apply fo...

​How Your Business Can Promote Resilience20 August 2018, By Belinda Wiggins ​Mentally healthy workplaces are something a growing number of Australian businesses are striving to ...

​There is a fundamental link between a Healthy mind and Healthy body, if you have staff who adopt these then you end up with a healthy and productive workplace.How do these corr...

​Not All Roles Go To Market, As A Job Seeker How You Can Benefit From Making Connections With Recruiters.23 July 2018, By Jessica Inteman “This is the first time I have been to ...

​Can You Ask About The Salary At Your Initial Interview?27 June 2018, Veronique explains why you should not ask about the salary of the position at your initial interview, and p...

​Inaugural Recruitment Bites - Click Here To Watch16 May 2018, Inaugural Recruitment Bites with Belinda Wiggins. We will be coming to you weekly with segments on all things recr...