Let’s Talk Culture…
Culture isn’t built on free kombucha, gym memberships, ping pong tables, bringing your pooch to work and golf simulators. All the bells and whistles are just distractions. Don’t get me wrong, I love all of the above but what truly matters is how the team views themselves. Yes, culture is about a team of people coming […]
You have a 100% success rate of getting through hard times.
To everyone that needs to hear this right now, in particular business owners. A lot of people I’ve been speaking to are finding it tough. Financial stress, staffing issues and the usual list of worries or concerns. It seems to be even heavier at the moment. Know that everything is working out. Everything you’ve ever been through, you’ve […]
Super is NOT a benefit
If you’re telling yourself, your team or even worse potential hires that Superannuation is a benefit that you offer, god help you. Super is not a benefit. It is a given. (Unless you’re paying well over the industry average) We aren’t kidding. We had a company say this to us last week and the most […]
Approaching a Payrise
First and foremost, it’s time for some introspection. Ask yourself, why am I seeking the pay rise, is it justified and what are the things I’ve done to be deserving of this? Some people simply expect a pay rise just because they’ve sat in the seat for a period of time. This is […]
Our One Piece of Advice Around Recruitment…
If in doubt, do not hire. If you’ve got any doubts about someone at all, any niggling feeling that something isn’t right, do not hire. Find a way to work through your situation in your business. Communicate with the team you currently have, let them know it may be tough for a while […]
Control yourself
Control yourself. Back from an incredible honeymoon in Italy and Greece, where every detail was planned by a travel agent. We completely let go, trusted that we were in good hands and embraced the adventure, fully present in our little bubble. Back to Australia, and reality hit. Four kids under six, work calling and the […]
A bit of sweat is good for the soul
A bit of sweat is good for the soul. A little story about what really gets me going. I was in the Sauna a couple of weeks ago and sat down in my budgie smugglers. Terrifying, I know. The guy next to me says ” Hey are you Mr Huntsman?” “Your business helped me get a job […]
Change your perception, change your life
Change your perception, change your life. Sunday run rumination’s… As a Recruiter, I might be shooting myself in the foot here, ha. Part of our business model is based around people being unhappy in their role and wanting a change. People who are unhappy, quickly make a change of roles. They get super excited for […]
Business is tough – Go easy!
Business is tough – go easy! I’ve been a d*%k once or twice in the past. I know, hard to believe, hey I used to have a “know-it-all” mentality and didn’t hesitate to outwardly criticise the decisions made by my bosses. To all of them, I offer my sincere apologies. Looking back, I realise how much […]
Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental Health in Australia Almost half of the Australian population are estimated to experience a mental disorder in their lifetime. Of these mental health disorders, depression and anxiety are the most common. How does mental health affect the employer? Happiness – there are loads of studies to back up that happier employees are more productive […]
Resigning is never easy
Resigning is never easy. The way you resign from a job can impact your future career and relationships, so it’s important to resign in a way that doesn’t damage your career, reputation or personal brand. What to do: Provide as much notice as possible. Most likely your employer will appreciate any additional notice. Resign to […]
50% of business in the Riverina CANNOT fill their positions locally…
That’ll do me! I came across a video today where someone in a high-ranking position stated that 50% of businesses in the Riverina CANNOT fill their positions locally. FIFTY PERCENT!? What a complete fabrication. Someone, please show me the stats and research around this, I’m happy to be proven wrong. I’ve been recruiting in the […]
My take on giving people your full attention
During a recent interview I sat in on with a client last month, one of the Directors received a phone call. They fumbled around in their pocket and I thought to myself, please don’t answer it. They picked up the phone mid-conversation, spoke for a few minutes, hung up and resumed the interview like nothing […]
Working mums
I recently heard a story regarding an employee that had requested a sit down with their Manager to discuss a pay-rise after close to 10 years of employment. To determine the pay-rise, her Manager rattled off a few things around her career path and then threw in the cheeky question of “Will you be having […]
Job advertising is storytelling
Job advertising is storytelling. Posting a position description online with an excessive list of duties whilst bragging about how good you are and how lucky this person will be to work with you isn’t going to cut it any longer… Recruitment is marketing. People don’t care if you have 30 employees, been in business for […]
Important skills to have in any industry
Young adults in Australia are likely to have a range of positions throughout their career. Studies from Australian Jobs 2018 show that Australians will make an average of 17 changes in employers and work across five different careers. Why should you care about this now if you’re not looking to change positions right now? It’s […]
Stop complaining about your staff being headhunted
Stop complaining about your staff being headhunted. Instead, ensure your culture is so good that they won’t leave. Our Recruiters are constantly asked by clients if they would jump ship and work for them which I take as a compliment and it demonstrates that we are on the right track. I don’t feel threatened by […]
Healthy Whip, Healthy Workplace
You’ve gotten rid of the ping pong table and blow up pool that have been sitting in your garage since summer, the floor has been swept and you’ve made room to bring that shiny bad boy home. The first six months are absolute bliss, every morning you open the door and are hit with that […]
Hiring Hack: Make Your Next Hire Stick
Rhyley sits down today to give you some tips on how to take interviewing candidates that one step further… Check it out!
Candidate Etiquette
Kaitlin sat down to discuss candidate etiquette during recruitment processes. Check out a few of her tips!
Getting creative when applying for jobs
According to the ABS, only 60% of jobs in Australia are advertised online. That leaves 40% of roles that are being filled without advertising online. This gives you the opportunity to get creative! Contact companies you’re genuinely interested in working with. Think outside the box. Make a lasting impression. You never know what jobs are […]
Why you should steer clear of Recruiters
You’ve been playing with the idea of looking for a new position in Wagga Wagga or Albury Wodonga for a while now. You’ve finally decided that now is the time to start the process of the dreaded and exciting search for a new position. Updating your resume is just the first step. As your to-do […]
Why I moved from Canberra to Wagga Wagga
I’ve recently relocated from Canberra to Wagga and in the lead up to moving and even now, I get a deafening “why?!” The culture in Wagga is something different from anything I’ve ever been around. I’ve moved a lot in my life, across Australia, the US and the UK and nothing quite compares to Wagga. […]
Why Accountants are jumping ship
We have seen a huge increase in accountants getting out of public practice and stepping into company or management accounting.. The main reasons are culture, salary, lack of training or the archaic structure of how the public practice system operates which in-turn impacts the culture. What is the answer? Does the public practice accounting industry […]
Comparing Coffee With Culture
After a few too many cups this week, I’ve got the coffeel’s. Anyone that knows me would tell you this can lead to a variety of conversations on any given topic.. Today, however my mind is focussed on workplace culture.. Well, I’ve come across a few styles in my time and much the same with […]
Mindset & Staff Training
We were lucky enough to be mentioned on the shortlist website which is a subscription service that keeps recruitment agencies and talent acquisition professionals informed about crucial developments in the sector. Read the article below: Huntsman Recruiting founder Rhyley Hunter has seen similar strong growth from training consultants with no prior industry experience. Although hiring recruiters with strong networks is also important, he […]
How To Ace Your Next Job Interview
Looking to ace your next interview? I bet you never thought that you could learn a thing or two from the movie ‘Step Brothers’. There’s no need to study the movie, check out the snippet below for a good laugh with a few examples of what not to do… Check it out here In this […]
Wagga Recruitment and Albury Wodonga Recruitment Re-Brand
In February 2019 Wagga Recruitment & Albury Wodonga Recruitment re-branded to Huntsman Recruiting. The reasoning behind the re-brand is to ensure we are consistent with our approach and communication as we grow and expand our service offerings and locations. We are also working on some impressive projects that will benefit your business in 2019 so […]
Letting the cat out of the bag…
Okay, so I’m trying not to come across too negatively here , but I see it on a daily basis so I think it’s about time I let the cat out of the bag on why you aren’t getting your foot in the door or possibly even a rejection email from Employers in Wagga Wagga […]
The need for speed
I’ve noticed a trend that’s happening here in Wagga Wagga & Albury Wodonga lately. More and more businesses are taking way too much time to hire the right candidates. We are in a market where talent is hard to come by and even harder to keep, we need to start to improve our hiring methods. […]
