When hiring, how do you know when you’ve found ‘the one’? Goterra’s head of people Laura Stuart shares her tips
When hiring for a growing startup, it can be hard to choose the right person, so we asked Goterra's head of people to share her learnings.
“We simply can’t stop”: Why the time was right for DivTal to level the employment playing field
Despite hiring freezes caused by the COVID-19 economic downturn, the time was right for diversity-focused recruitment startup DivTal to launch.
Entrepreneurship needs feminism: How do we close the gender gap in Australian business?
We asked some of Australia's best and brightest entrepreneurs: 'How do we close the gender gap in Australian business?' Here's what they said.
We often hear stories about businesses being built in spare rooms, garages and coffee shops… but there always comes a point when these businesses move into co-working spaces or offices and begin to hire. So, what was the first role you hired for, and why?
Who was the first person you hired when building your business? We asked three members of Smart Company's Brains Trust to share their experiences.
Flexible work helps close the gender gap — and gives small business the edge
Small and medium businesses are best placed to crack the flexible working code and harness more pools of great talent.
How to make your staff feel valued, whether they work four or 40 hours a week
Australian employers too often think about workplace culture only in relation to full-time employees. It's time to consider shift workers as well.
Ignore social proof at your peril when hiring staff or suppliers
Hiring new staff or suppliers can be risky business at the best of times. There are never any guarantees, but without discernment and due diligence the risks increase exponentially.
With 4,000 SMEs on its books and $6.7 million under its belt, recruitment startup Vervoe is using AI to build a meritocracy
Hiring the right talent is critical to success. But how do you know for sure that someone is the best choice when you’re limited to fleeting interviews?
‘Entitled millennials’ need not apply: Post Office cops flak for controversial job advert
A New South Wales post office is under fire for posting a job ad for a retail traineeship that appeared to exclude millennials.
Digital tools will help you win the retail recruitment race in 2020
Modern tech solutions will help Australian retailers to hire the right staff, in volume and faster than their competitors, writes Jane Bianchini.
No electricity, no hot water, 23,000 applications: Why this Facebook job ad went viral
An Irish couple were surprised when their Facebook job ad went viral and prompted more than 23,000 applications from around the world.
How to hire the right payroll staff, and avoid major employee underpayments
It is crucial to know what to look out for in potential candidates when hiring payroll staff members. Here's seven common mistakes to avoid.
