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By Rhiam Mentis (IHR Intern) With unemployment rates at an all-time low and an 18.5% increase in job vacancies across Australia (ABS November 2021 quarter), many employers are struggling to attract quality candidates and hiring new staff to fill their positions. So, how can employers improve their recruitment strategies to attract more desirable candidates? Job […]

By Sarah Childs & Renee Henville There’s no doubt that the most fundamental part of working is how you’ll be compensated for your time and effort. More commonly now, in an almost post-pandemic world, the salary you offer your workers, whether new or existing is not the only thing they are looking for. To attract

By Smita Menon As Covid-19 spread across the globe it brought about a hybrid workplace culture. Once bustling buildings are now empty. Employees have converted their spare bedrooms to office spaces, and they no longer want to be stuck in the 9-5 rut, rather preferring flexibility in their work cycle. Some companies have found the

By Sarah Childs How many times have you found yourself wishing you could go back and change one little thing so you wouldn’t have to deal with the huge fallout down the track? As HR professionals, one of the first questions we tend to ask when investigating a workplace claim is, “Do you know where

  Why Work Christmas Party Etiquette is not something to ignore in the lead up to the festive season. Work Christmas Party Etiquette is a hot topic at this time of the year. But these guidelines for employers and employees apply to any work event or celebration (especially when there\’s alcohol involved!) It\’s far better

By Sarah Childs As October rolls around each year, a few things come to mind… Spring is in the air and the weather is warmer, racing season is upon us and we’re all looking for a way to fill the massive hole that the end of the footy season has left in our lives. But

By Smita Menon. The Covid-19 vaccination roll out has accelerated in the past month, vaccinating about 30% of the eligible population as of 22nd August 2021. The Australian Government offers the vaccine for free and at this stage it is voluntary, except for public health workers, other service workers and workers from listed industries. The

By Charlotte Murray. Have you ever found it difficult to deliver negative feedback to an employee? As a manager, having the ability to effectively handle difficult conversations in the workplace is a valuable tool for both the employee and the business. Effective feedback can make employees more motivated and provide clarity around expectations and what

By Jade Little. As an initiative of Study Gold Coast, the Kickstart Graduate Program is designed specifically to develop graduates’ practical workplace skills and build their effectiveness as an employee. The program consists of 12 sessions over a period of 6 months with a variety of interactive workshops, guest speakers, mentoring, coaching and networking opportunities.

I couldn’t be prouder of Integrated HR and the team that we have today.  This year we are celebrating 10 years in business which has caused me to pause and reflect on that time. The business commenced when I was on maternity leave from a full time HR and Community Liaison Coordinator position when a

Practising mindfulness in the workplace has increasingly been found to help reduce workplace stress. It can also result in positive benefits for employees, both inside the office and in their everyday life including: Clear and focused thinking Increased productivity and attention Heightened performance Increased positive emotions and satisfaction Here are some top tips to integrate