Author: Saurabh Thaper

As the latest cohort to enter the workforce, Generation Z (Gen Z) brings fresh perspectives, expectations and demands to the recruitment landscape. Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z is set to become the largest segment of the global workforce and represent a third of the Australian workforce by 2030. Understanding their unique preferences and […]

The recruitment industry is undergoing a seismic shift as it becomes an increasingly competitive landscape. At the forefront of this transformation is artificial intelligence (AI), which is rapidly changing how businesses identify, attract and hire top talent. While AI’s advancement offers many benefits, it’s important to recognise its potential drawbacks and challenges. Understanding both aspects […]

With the relentless pressure of increasing demand for healthcare services, rising patient expectations and ongoing global health challenges, the importance of speed in healthcare hiring has never been greater.  Of course, it must be far more than a race against the clock. Fast doesn’t always mean good. Accelerating your hiring processes doesn’t mean skipping due […]

In an industry where the quality of care can often be linked to the quality of the professionals providing it, showcasing your commitment to excellence starting right from recruitment is crucial. A dedicated careers webpage is no longer a luxury but a necessity for healthcare organisations. It’s the first point of contact for potential candidates […]

If you’re still using Excel spreadsheets to manage your talent pipeline, you probably already know you are overdue for an upgrade. In fact, you’ve likely known for some time. However, it can be easy to fall into the trap of procrastinating while you convince yourself that the status quo isn’t so bad. Well, it’s time […]

In recent months, we’ve seen a number of companies changing their stance on hybrid working, and it hasn’t always been successful. When CommBank sought to have workers return to in-office work 50 per cent of the time, a union took it to the employer watchdog. At Randwick Council in Sydney, similar changes led to an […]

We’ve all been there. You want to shortlist a candidate because they look great on paper, except for one thing – high job mobility. They’ve made a few job changes in a relatively short span. But is ‘job hopping’ always a bad thing? Like many things when it comes to hiring, it’s nuanced! A traditional […]

What do you look for in a new application tracking system (ATS)? There are countless options on the market all vying for your attention. You’ve probably heard of the big, international players (marketing budgets for days!) with lots of bells and whistles on offer. But if you’re looking for something that works for the local […]

Candidate feedback is invaluable for constantly improving and fine-tuning your recruitment process. It can unlock insights about your application processes, candidate experience and employer brand. In particular, feedback from candidates who didn’t get the job can be immensely helpful as they may provide a more critical analysis. Capturing this feedback, however, requires a structured approach […]

In today’s market, it’s hard to find new and innovative ways to attract leading candidates, but the reverse interview may be a great way to stand out from the crowd. So, what is the reverse interview? As the name suggests, reverse interviewing allows candidates to ask the questions. In a typical reverse interview, the candidate […]