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Careers & workplace advice from Hays

In today’s evolving world of work, social media is transforming the job search process for both those who are actively looking for a new job and those who may not be, but want to be ready for when the right opportunity arises.

So, to help us understand how social media can be used to find a new job, we’re joined by Chantelle Kemp, Manager of Business Change and Optimisation at Hays Australia and New Zealand.

Continue reading Podcast 22: How to use social media when searching for a job →

In today’s evolving world of work, when used properly, social media can play a key part in how well an organisation can attract and retain talent, reach new customers, and retain existing ones. As such, it’s becoming increasingly important for leaders to build a strong social media presence and a personal brand online.

So, to help us understand how leaders can do this we’re joined by Chantelle Kemp, Manager of Business Change and Optimisation at Hays Australia and New Zealand who has over eleven years of experience within the recruitment industry.

Continue reading Podcast 11: How can leaders use social media to build their personal brand? →

We hear a lot about scarcity of talent. However, a recent report by the CIPD found that 30% of people feel over-qualified for their job. This suggests that your team actually have lots of talent and potential that’s just waiting to be tapped into and released. One simple way to start tapping into this talent is to master the art of delegation.

Continue reading Three steps to help you get better at delegating →

There have long been two broad schools of thought as to whether bosses should be predominantly ‘compassionate’ or ‘tough’ in how they treat their employees. Which one do you most believe in? Do you enthusiastically ask your team how their weekend was, or sit stone-faced at your desk waiting for them to get back to work after the weekend? It’s understandable that this debate continues to rage, even in today’s era of wellness initiatives such as mindfulness and meditation in the office.

Continue reading Why you should always ask your team how their weekend was →