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First Impressions on Video vs In Person: Are We Starting in the Right Place?
First Impressions on Video vs In Person: Are We Starting in the Right Place? When COVID hit, “video first” became the norm overnight. Teams and Zoom kept business moving and for a while the choice was simple: meet online or don’t meet at all. Fast-forward to today and many organisations still default to a video…
Recruitment Networking: Why “Always Recruiting” is the Secret to Staying Ahead
Recruitment Networking: Why “Always Recruiting” is the Secret to Staying Ahead When meeting clients who have a job vacancy, one of the first questions we ask is: “When do you need this person?” The most common answer? “Yesterday.” That’s because recruitment is often reactive. An employee resigns or a new project is won, and suddenly…
Aged Care Reforms – Why So Many Providers Are Under Immense Pressure
Aged Care Reforms – Why So Many Providers Are Under Immense Pressure The aged care sector is in the middle of one of its biggest periods of change in decades. From the new Aged Care Act and the Support at Home program through to shifts in funding, registration and workforce requirements, providers are being asked…
How a contracting model can strengthen your organisation
As the market continues to shift, organisations are under constant pressure to deliver projects faster, leaner and with less risk. One of the most effective ways I’ve seen organisations achieve this is by adopting a contracting model for their project management teams. Having built successful project teams for many years, I’ve seen first-hand how the…
Why Having a Mentor Matters at Every Stage of Your Career
Why Having a Mentor Matters at Every Stage of Your Career People assume mentorship is something you grow out of once you’ve been in the workforce long enough. It’s viewed as a tool for the fresh graduate, the new starter, or the person taking their first steps into leadership. But the truth is, no matter…
AI Is Redefining Business Operations – Beyond the Hype
AI Is Redefining Business Operations – Beyond the Hype Artificial Intelligence is everywhere right now from media headlines to boardroom agendas. And while there’s plenty of hype around AI taking over jobs or replacing entire departments, the real story is more nuanced and more exciting. Here’s the reality: AI isn’t replacing jobs. It’s transforming them….
What’s Driving the Inconsistency in Administration Pay Across Our Region?
What’s Driving the Inconsistency in Administration Pay Across Our Region? Administration and office support roles are the backbone of most businesses – whether it’s a receptionist holding the fort at a mining services firm in Muswellbrook, or a Project Administrator juggling timelines for a civil contractor in Newcastle. But if you’ve been recruiting (or job…
From Qualified to In-Demand: Smart Upskilling Moves in Finance
From Qualified to In-Demand: Smart Upskilling Moves in Finance In a city like Newcastle, where finance roles are competitive and often broad ranging, simply holding a qualification isn’t enough to stand out anymore. The best roles, the ones with real influence, variety and growth, go to those working in finance who actively upskill but not…
School Holidays Are Here: 5 Tips for Juggling Work and Kids (Without Losing Your Mind)
School Holidays Are Here: 5 Tips for Juggling Work and Kids (Without Losing Your Mind) For working parents, school holidays can be both a joy and a logistical puzzle. With the NSW school break just around the corner, many of us at ASR Recruitment – and many of our candidates and clients – are preparing…
Beyond Tech: The Rising Demand for IT Professionals in Non-Tech Industries
Beyond Tech: The Rising Demand for IT Professionals in Non-Tech Industries Over the past decade, the role of IT professionals has undergone a profound evolution, from back-end support and infrastructure management to becoming strategic enablers of business transformation. While the technology sector continues to be a major employer of digital talent, a quiet revolution…