In-Demand Jobs in New Zealand
New Zealand’s dynamic job market offers a variety of opportunities across various sectors. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional looking for a change, it’s essential to stay informed about the current trends in the job market. Here are the top five in-demand jobs in New Zealand: 1. Customer Service (including Telesales) Customer […]
Avoiding Low Unemployment Rate
Maintaining a stable and motivated workforce is a top priority for any employer. In the face of a competitive job market, where a low unemployment rate can pose challenges to recruitment, it’s essential to adopt proactive strategies. Partnering with recruitment agencies can be a game-changer. In this blog, we’ll explore effective ways for employers to […]
Successful Phone Interviews
Phone interviews are not new and have existed for some time now. It is one of the pivotal steps toward securing your dream job. Conducted by several companies, phone interviews serve as the initial screening for candidates and allow them to showcase their skills, experience, and personality. While the absence of in-person interaction seems less […]
Hosting Successful Performance Reviews
Running an effective performance review with your employee is crucial for providing feedback, setting goals, and fostering professional growth. Here are some steps to help you conduct a successful performance review: Prepare in Advance: Gather all relevant information about the employee’s performance throughout the review period. Review their goals, projects, achievements, and areas for improvement. […]
Affordable Small Business Recruitment
For small businesses to grow, recruiting top talent is crucial. It is difficult for small businesses to scale up effectively without identifying and attracting top talent. Finding the right employee for a job can be challenging. That’s why many businesses turn to The Recruitment Alternative. We offer affordable fixed-priced solutions to small – medium sized […]
Changes to Superannuation in Australia
Did you know from 1st July 2023 there will be a change to Superannuation payments in Australia? Changes To Superannuation Eligible Employers who pay super to full-time and part-time employees (incl. casual employees), will need to increase super contributions for the financial year of 2023–2024, from 10.5% to 11% as of the 1st July. Employers […]
Giving Valuable Constructive Feedback To Employees
Giving valuable feedback is vital to help your employees understand how they are performing in a constructive way and to better understand what is expected of them. Feedback on an ongoing basis, outside of performance reviews, can help enhance the accomplishments of your team. It can be difficult to find the best approach to constructive […]
Screening Candidate Resumes
Whether you are screening a candidate resume who has directly applied to your business or from a Recruitment Agency, it’s essential to know what to look for. Especially but not precluded to high volume roles. Here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative – Australia and New Zealand’s affordable recruitment agency: Career History This is […]
How Can Small Business Attract & Retain Staff?
A high staff turnover can cost small business owners thousands of dollars, not to mention negatively impacting your brand. How can your small business attract and retain top talent? Here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative – Australia & New Zealand’s affordable recruitment agency: 1. Fine Tune Your Hiring Processes It all starts at […]
Labour Market Trends
The labour market in 2022 was one of the tightest seen in decades. There is evidence that shortages are easing in some industries since the borders remain open and with skilled migration quotas increasing in Australia. However, what can we expect to see from the labour market in 2023? Occupations in Demand A report published by […]
Recruitment Trends for 2023
Christmas and the New Year are quickly approaching, which means it’s time to plan for 2023. The hiring trends for 2023 should be kept in mind if you’re looking to expand your team in order to remain ahead of the competition. Here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative – Australia’s affordable recruitment agency: Working […]
Interview Tips for Employers
Feeling unsure of what to ask when interviewing candidates? Being able to maximise your time and keep within an affordable budget is vital for any small to medium size business when it comes to recruitment. Here are some interview tips from The Recruitment Alternative – Australia’s affordable recruitment agency: Prepare Questions Prior to the Interview […]
