News and Articles

Read about the local employment market, industry trends as well as up to date news and events effecting employers and employees on the Sunshine Coast!
The importance of getting recruitment right!
Written by Craig Donaldson   
Monday, 04 February 2008 18:00

Some of the biggest and most constant challenges that plague organisations are people related. These challenges are not always obvious, but become more visible the higher you go up the management chain.
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Another Year's Come and Gone!
Written by Simon Vigar   
Tuesday, 08 January 2008 15:50

Well the silly season has come and gone for another year, thank goodness. January is now upon us and rather than reflecting on the year that was, it’s time to consolidate those New Year’s resolutions, to plan for the future in both our personal and professional lives.
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One third of employers struggle with retention
Written by Craig Donaldson   
Tuesday, 11 December 2007 09:49

Retention is a problem for almost one-third of Australian employers, recent research has found, and retention problems most commonly manifest into serious productivity problems, a decrease in company morale and damage to business relationships...
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Skill Shortages In Paradise - curse or blessing?
Written by Simon Vigar   
Monday, 17 September 2007 18:00

Where to next for the Sunshine Coast's booming labour market? Economists may have predicted an easing in jobs growth due to the slowing housing market, the strong Australian dollar and business uncertainty with a Federal election just around the corner, yet there is no slowdown in jobs growth.

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A War for Talent
Written by Chris Whisson   
Thursday, 13 September 2007 18:00

Unemployment is at a record low and employers are waging a war to attract and retain talent. Today's employee has different career expectations than they did in the past. Employers need to understand changing employee expectations if they're going to win the war for talent.
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