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Employers need to step up their game as record low unemployment looms

Projections from economists that Australia could be heading towards record-low unemployment before the year is out is fantastic news for jobseekers, but for employers it signals a need to step up their game or miss out on the best recruits.

Employment Office managing director, Tudor Marsden-Huggins said the decline in unemployment reported in figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this month signalled that employers would find fewer jobseekers applying for advertised roles as the year progressed.

The Year Ahead in Recruitment

As we enter the beginning of the new financial year, Employment Office have decided to take a quick look at the conditions that are currently influencing the HR market, as well as the trends for the upcoming financial year.

At the moment, the Australian economy is relatively sound and relatively strong in comparison to last year. We have an unemployment rate of around 5% (ABS) and we also have a booming mining sector.

Bush Walkers live the dream at Spicers Canopy

Talk about a dream job – bush walking, breathing in the fresh air and getting paid for the privilege. Employment Office recently filled unique roles for casual bush walking guides at Australia’s newest luxury getaway, Spicers Canopy, an accredited Eco Tourism site forming part of the successful Spicers Retreats, Hotels and Lodges brand.

It’s the ultimate tree change for the frustrated worker – swap peak hour traffic for bush walking in the Boonah/Warwick areas, a desk for the bush, work wear for a pair of hiking boots and an air-conditioned office for sweet, fresh air.

Global recruitment marketing organisation is a great place to work

Where are all the great places to work in Australia? Right here! Employment Office has made BRW’s Great Places to Work Top 50 list, debuting at #27.

The fast-growing company currently employees more than 35 staff in its Australian offices and opened its doors to a rigorous audit in recent months to take its place on the list amongst some of the world’s largest companies.

Two categories Employment Office particularly excelled in are staff appreciation and recognition, sharing and celebrating.

Mad Men's guide to managing creative people

I read a great article on HR Daily that was picked up from Dan Bingham's guest post on the Halogen Software blog. Here's just a little bit of what he had to say...