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Onboarding – The Make or Break
15 March 2024In the fast-paced world of recruitment, finding the perfect match for your team is only the first step.
Unlocking Talent: The Role that Psychological Testing plays in Modern Recruitment Strategies
15 March 2024Have you noticed the Australian job market seems tight at the moment?
The Crucial Link Between Sleep and Work Performance
15 March 2024In the fast-paced world of modern work, it's easy to overlook one of the most fundamental factors influencing our success – sleep.
As the holiday season winds down and the new year approaches, many job seekers will be making “New Year, New Job” resolutions. This creates a unique opportunity for recruiters to capitalise on the post-holiday job market.
Crafting Honest Job Descriptions: The Power of Transparency
01 December 2023In the dynamic landscape of talent acquisition, honesty is the foundation of successful recruitment. Job descriptions serve as a gateway to attracting the right candidates, and their accuracy is pivotal in establishing trust between employers and prospective employees.
Put These 3 Things in Your Ad to Attract Quality Candidates
01 December 2023Keep in mind many candidates may be transferring from another industry with some great transferable skills and a fresh perspective; don’t deter them with industry-specific jargon.
Dear Employer, From Candidate
07 September 2023A positive work environment is vital for employee satisfaction and retention; but with diverse teams with diverse values, how can this be achieved? We meet with a diverse and vast pool of candidates, who we specifically ask about their expectations from employers. Candidates often describe an employer of choice as one who fosters a culture that promotes open communication, teamwork, recognition, professional development, work-life integration and flexible work arrangements.
Creating a Positive Environment in the Workplace
01 May 2023We often celebrate our successes via email, though this isn’t always the case. Responding to your staff with a simple ‘That was a great email’ or ‘This is a great result team’ can be really valued. Meeting a certain level of achievement, will also see ....
Come Prepared – 4 Activities to Attract and Retain Skilled Staff
04 October 2022Be well-informed and make evidence-based decisions, read four ways you can take control of promoting successful retention and recruitment of skilled staff.
Your Slice of the Skilled Market
30 September 2022Between the floods of candidates and job vacancies is a shimmering slice of the market, the superstars who are skilled and in high demand.
Attention creative types!
04 April 2022Are you the creative type and don't get to be creative in your work? I meet a lot of people who have a creative flair or element but don't get to express it in their day to day work.
Why Job Ads are Attracting Fewer Applications
28 October 2021Since the pandemic, applications via Seek have dropped 15%. This is a large amount and may resonate with recent business frustrations of finding the right candidate.
What does Psychological Testing reveal?
06 October 2021The testing process offered at JP Smith Recruitment and HR is tailored to your specific needs and can be focused on areas that need improvement in your specific business or team.
How Do You Create the Perfect Dream Team?
06 October 2021As you are no doubt aware, effective and efficient teams are the foundation of every successful organisation. Therefore, how do you create your own “Perfect Dream Team”?
Job Advertisements – Our Top 3
06 October 2021Job advertisements are exactly that – your opportunity to advertise and market why someone should come and work in your business! To get the best response from your advertisement, you need to make sure you are appealing to a diverse audience.
Make Data Driven Recruitment and HR Decisions
20 August 2021It has always been difficult to get hard data around HR and Recruitment related decisions, but we can help you in your data driven decision-making.
Temporary Staff – The Benefits and Risks
17 June 2021There are many ways to consider how to bring on new employees into your business. Do you consider permanent, casual, contract or temporary staff solutions?
Behavioural interviewing is based on the idea that past behaviour indicates future behaviour.
Interviewing – The Do’s and Don’ts
17 June 2021As a Recruitment and HR service, it is our job to ask the right questions at the right time. As we interview on behalf of our clients, we need to ensure that criteria is met and our analysis of suitability is accurate.
5 Helpful Tips to Master the Art of Engagement
17 June 2021There are a few ways to keep employees more engaged and motivated. Take a look at these five helpful tips to master the art of engagement in the workplace.
Emotional Intelligence at Work
17 June 2021Over the last 20 years, there has been an increased awareness of the importance of Emotional Intelligence in the workplace.
Streaming services, Late nights and Performance
01 April 2021Over the last couple of years, I've noticed people who are struggling in their jobs and life in general and one of the factors that keeps coming up with these people, is that they spend a lot of their time watching streaming services.
Executive Search Made Simple
12 March 2021Your Exec is are instrumental to organisational profitability and success, that is why we provide a tailored Executive Search service that honours confidentiality and guarantees results.
Misfire of Technology When Recruiting
12 March 2021As many business owners and managers would know, the internet can be a valuable tool when recruiting. But when does overuse or misuse of the tools at our fingertips (quite literally) become too much or too overwhelming?
Personality Profiling
12 March 2021A standalone personality profiling service has continued to grow over the last six months. It is a simplified and quicker version of what we have always done.
We can provide you temp staff. These are people who we find, we pay and we help manage. We loan them to you for a day, a week or a month, or more. It's your choice.
Did you know, we are a proud sponsor of South's Magpies?
12 March 2021Did you know that JP Smith has been a longtime sponsor of the Southern District Magpies Cricket Club in Toowoomba?
Communication, Now and Moving Forward
15 December 2020Communication has been a talking point this year as people have found themselves not seeing family and friends as much and social interactions being limited due to the pandemic situation.
What’s your Work Model? (1)
15 December 2020Business tends to be in a constant state of change and 2020 has certainly made us flex more than ever before. Often with the goal of improving the bottom line or growing the business, we are constantly looking for any opportunities to innovate and make our teams more productive.
Emotional Intelligence Workshops
15 December 2020As we mentioned in our last newsletter, our emotional intelligence (EQi) workshops have come to fruition. We have done our first trial and we are ready to roll out in February 2021.
We have temp staff ready to start today!
15 December 2020I don’t think it has been any secret that 2020 has been a challenging year with many business’s having to reduce staff numbers in order to navigate a way through COVID-19.
Casual/Temp Staff - The Law Says Yes!
14 October 2019A rundown of our temp services and a quick survey on them.
Social Media and Recruitment
24 April 2018Social Media is a big deal. Over the last decade, its relevance in both the social and corporate worlds has skyrocketed. Almost every business uses at least one Social Media platform, be that Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or one of the many other, smaller-time Medias such as Yammer. LinkedIn has become a must-have in the corporate world......
One-Way Interviews
24 April 2018Here at JP Smith are currently trialling software that enables asynchronous interviews. These interviews are more commonly known as “One-Way Interviews” and allow the candidate to perform the interview on their own terms...
The Global Reach of the Internet
24 April 2018One by-product of the continuing integration of the internet into standard business functions, is the removal of geographic barriers to communication and engagement. In the current age, candidates from all over the world can apply to any of our roles. This provides us with an almost unlimited talent pool with which to service our clients’ needs...
My Observations with Succession Planning
20 October 2017We have put together some observations regarding succession planning. It's not easy to get it right but it is so easy to get it wrong. Think about your timing...
6 Things to Look for in a Resume
06 October 2017How many resumes are piling up on your desk? Six things you should be looking for in a CV.
IS YOUR HR MANAGEMENT IN CHECK?
20 December 2016The team at JP Smith Recruitment & HR work hard to find suitable candidates who are motivated to stay in your company and thrive. However, as an employer, are you doing your part? When was the last time that you reviewed your HR Management practices? After all, the effective management of your human capital is key to staff retention.
Is Your Leadership Team Ready for 2017?
19 December 2016Christmas is already upon us and before too long we will be stepping back into the office in January to commence a new working year. Many of us have plans in place as to how we will grow profitability in 2017 however, are your leaders and managers best positioned for success? Why not put them to the test?
Take the Health Survey this National Psych Week!
08 November 2016Everyone is responsible for their own health and well-being at the end of the day. But having said that, don’t be too proud to ask for help. In a country like Australia, where there is resources galore, you don’t need to look too far to get some form of assistance.
Don’t be a Fool to a Fake Referee! (Plus 4 more Steps Towards a Robust Reference Check)
07 September 2016Screening candidates is often overlooked by hiring managers when the time to fill the position, or a lack of suitable candidates, takes priority over finding the perfect fit for the business. It is something that needs to be taken seriously however, as hiring an employee without properly vetting their skills or experience can lead to terrible outcomes for the business.
3 Good Questions to get the Most from your Interview
06 September 2016As the Director of JP Smith Recruitment and HR, I am in the fortunate position that many of our clients contact me with a wide array of Recruitment and HR queries. One of the most common questions I get is, “What should I be quizzing for during the interview to get the right information?” I think we’ve all been told too many times what we are not supposed to ask during the interview, so here are three good questions to get the most from your interview.
Make the Most of your Recruitment Partner
06 September 2016At JP Smith Recruitment and HR, the two most common reasons we see for organisations wanting to work with us is either because they don’t have the time to conduct a full and comprehensive recruitment exercise themselves, or they feel they don’t have the expertise to recruit effectively. In either case, they need a recruitment Partner to guide, mentor and support a robust recruitment process. However, all the recruiting expertise in the world won’t net a good result, unless organisations are willing to enter into an open and mutually beneficial relationship with our consultancy. Whoever you work with, it is important to know how to make the most of your recruitment partner to ensure success.
Resume Building Service
15 August 2016The goal of any Resume or CV is to assist you in securing an interview. Many people tend to forget that they are essentially your "first impression" to any potential employer and as a result they need to be treated as such.
Launch of Executive Search service
06 June 2016We are pleased to announce the launch of our Executive Search Service.
Traditional leadership practices are becoming obsolete, as business moves forward into an era shaped by social media, climate concerns and vast demographical shifts. What society has learnt previously needs to be adapted to meet the current demands on leaders today and the new leaders coming forward need to prepare for an ever-changing business environment.
Recruiting Leaders
06 June 2016Strong leadership is the foundation of business success and without it, many once profitable companies have floundered and even failed. Whether it be failure to match culture, having the wrong experience for the role or choosing a leader that is too junior (or too senior), the wrong appointment can be extremely costly to a business. How then, do you recruit leaders?
When recruiting for senior management and C-level roles, is it best to groom current staff for the management track, or look externally? This is a question many businesses face, however, in short, there is no right answer. Different circumstances call for different needs to be filled and as such, there are benefits to going either way.
5 Key Factors of Talent Retention and Development
07 March 2016This year has kicked off at a rapid rate and as we become immersed with business priorities and growing opportunities, it can be important to “take a step back” and ask some questions regarding your staff management.
Job Analysis and Position Descriptions
02 March 2016The key to any robust recruitment process is having a clear understanding of what you are looking for. Job Analysis and detailed Position Descriptions play an important role in actively improving hiring efficiency and staff retention.
Flexible Working Arrangements
02 March 2016In a time where flexible working arrangements are becoming increasingly popular, it is important to familiarise yourself with what works best for your business and your employees.
Heritage Business Excellence Awards 2015
07 October 2015We would like to say a big thank you to the clients and candidates who nominated us for the Heritage Business Excellence Awards.
Outplacement - Video by Declan
21 July 2015Outplacement services are an important consideration when looking to downsize. In our first video news post, Declan discusses the significant benefits to be gained by providing assistance to your outgoing staff.
Outplacement - An important service to consider
21 July 2015Outsourced temporary employees provide a flexible solution to meet uncertain workload increases whilst providing direct management and control over those working for your business. Consider sourcing temps through an outsource provider as an alternative to direct hires and outsourcing of entire tasks…
Exploring a candidate with transferable skills opens the hiring process to an almost limitless opportunity to find a new staff member who is the right fit for your business and who may well stay longer than the candidate with the most desirable direct experience…
The "must knows" of planning redundancies
01 March 2015The current economic climate has seen many businesses using redundancies to downsize and ensure long-term viability. Undertaking redundancy action requires careful compliance with a variety of requirements. Make sure you know your obligations before heading down that road.
Performing for Profit Seminar
09 September 2014The Crowe Horwath "Performing for Profit" seminar where Jamie Smith answered queries on staff performance matters.
Reference Check’s – Why Are They Important?
25 August 2014A reference check on a possible candidate can help you with your final decision. It is all good and well to hear what a candidate thinks about themselves, but what does their recent employer think?
Behavioural Interview Techniques
25 August 2014A handy interviewing approach is to use Behavioural Interview Questions. This focuses on understanding how the candidate performed in past situations and can give insight into how they will perform in a similar situation in the future.
Health and Safety Blog
23 July 2014I've been fortunate to have just come back from a developing South East Asian country and, among other things, have been amazed by their take on Health & Safety.
Have you thought about who is looking at your Facebook Profile? Social Media is here to stay; it opens the lines of communication in times where people are finding less free time to keep in contact with loved ones. It is fun to share memories of events and parties, but if you are applying for a position where a level of conformity or professionalism is required – I would advise exercising some caution.
Appropriate Telephone Manners
24 June 2013The first contact between a company and their prospective employee more often than not is via a telephone call. The way you answer a call can sometimes have a lasting effect on the caller.
JP Smith is now on Facebook
21 June 2013We now have a FB presence. Feel free to drop by. http://www.facebook.com/pages/JP-Smith-Recruitment-and-HR/154742507909022
Supporting Each Other Through Difficult Times
20 June 2013Given the wide scale impact of what has just happened to our region, there is a fair chance that you, your staff, or their families and friends have been affected in some way. There are things you can do in your business to help staff to work through this.
A number of large organisations, particularly in the mining and power production sectors, have implemented psychological profiling to establish benchmarks to ascertain an individual’s desire to maintain a safe workplace.
Making a Connection Through ‘Hobbies’
13 June 2013Hobbies – I like spending time with friends, going to the movies and walks on the beach.
What is really being said about you??
12 June 2013Reference checks are an essential factor in the recruitment process and at JP Smith we conduct a minimum of three professional reference checks before an offer is made. There is a certain etiquette that can be expected of those conducting reference checks; however you need to be aware of all information that can be sourced regarding your work history.
In 2009, Jamie Smith was a appointed to the committee for the 2011 Industrial and Organisational Psychologists conference held in Brisbane.
Is Your Business’s Social Media Policy Clear?
07 June 2013As business owners, it is vitally important that you have a clear Social Media Policy in place for your team. Making your staff aware of the Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media within your workplace and setting clear boundaries on the use and misuse of sites makes for a smooth transition for your business into the world of Social Media.
At the recent Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference in Brisbane, one of the most talked about themes was the impact of social networking within the workplace. We have all heard about disrupted productivity and decreased attention to detail but it was amazing to hear the number of positives that psychologists had noted with regards to this new phenomenon.
Social Networking in Businesses
31 May 2013Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and now the new Google+ seem to be the hot topic on everyone’s lips, from tweens to top business owners and businesses. Social networking provides an unmitigated smorgasbord of social interaction, though is it something that should be taken so lightly as just social interaction?
Tips for Setting Goals
29 May 2013It’s a new year, and already time seems to be escaping us. Getting back into our hectic working lives can be a struggle after a generous helping of holidays and setting goals in the workplace can make for a “big bang” start to the year.
Change Management; Post Election/Selection
09 May 2013Effective change management is an integral part of a business’s make up in this fast-paced and dynamic age of advancement. This advancement is in all aspects of business and can be related to the specific human resources as well as technological and environmental aspects of a business.
Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP’s) are an innovative and useful tool in establishing a supportive network for yourself and your staff.
We often hear people in business say, “our people are our greatest asset!” However, many businesses in our community and its leaders, fail to take the management of their people seriously.
EAP Proofing Your Organization
30 April 2013Like all good plans, EAPs can come unstuck if logical steps are not taken in order to ensure the seamless transition into your workplace.
Do you really want a culture of retention?
12 April 2013A lot of the talk in HR circles is all about retention and making sure that retention figures are up there with the best and having these marvelous statistics that focus on longevity.
Five, no-nonsense tips, that will ensure you instil best practice in your recruitment operations.
03 March 2013As the quality of the applicants will depend on the quality of the recruitment practices in place, ensuring best practice throughout the recruiting process is paramount.
5 Points to Remember to Help do the Best Recruitment Job
02 March 2013Five, no-nonsense tips, that will ensure you instil best practice in your recruitment operations.
What is a Temp?
20 February 2013You hear about people putting “temps” into their business.
Retention culture
12 February 2013How to retain good people!? People retention is vital for growth in all teams, groups and organisations.
Requesting a Temp - as Easy as 1,2,3
05 February 2013There are many benefits in having a temp in your business.
Policies – 5 Tips To Ensure They Work
03 December 2012All too often, questions are only asked about policy when something has already gone wrong.
Five Interesting Facts About Awards
18 October 2012Awards are known to be a complex but essential part of business life.
Staff retention has been discussed at length, by those in the HR industry. We all know it is important in order to drive your business forward as time spent on advertising and hiring new staff, not to mention training them, is time wasted.
Benefits of a Temporary Candidate within your Business
21 February 2012Recognising and providing solutions to your business’ staffing needs is not always an easy process.