Withdrawing Candidates: Reasons Why & How to Mitigate Risk

talent attraction and retention

A recent Gartner HR survey has unveiled significant challenges in talent retention, with a surprising revelation that within a 12-month period, 50% of candidates accepted job offers, only to back out before starting. At the time, 59% of HR leaders anticipated increased competition for talent in the immediate future. As we begin 2024 the scarcity…

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Johnson 2023 Wrap & Year in Review

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As 2023 draws to a close, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful clients, candidates, referral partners, suppliers, and supporters. Both our Executive and Business Support recruitment teams, across the Community Services, Social Purpose, Healthcare & Medical sectors, have been inspired each and every day by the impact our clients…

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Survey Results – Progress in Disability Services: A Focus on Recruitment and Retention

The Disability Support Services sector has seen significant shifts and challenges since the release of the 2021 “State of the Disability Sector” report by NDS. As professionals and organisations within this sector continue to adapt, our sector survey sought to gauge the prevailing challenges according to the insights of the LinkedIn community. The survey provided…

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Where are all the high-quality fundraising candidates?

Where are all the fundraising candidates?

By Barry Vienet Fundraising plays a vital role in supporting charitable and social purpose organisations in Australia however, attracting talented and qualified candidates in the space has become an increasingly challenging task. This scarcity poses significant hurdles for organisations, hindering their ability to bolster or even maintain their fundraising efforts. As our old friend Dr…

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Embracing Inclusion and Empowerment in the Disability Services Sector

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By Alex Cooper, Principal As someone who is passionate about recruiting in this space, I’d like to discuss an important topic that deserves our attention and support: the disability sector in Victoria and how as Melbournites, we can have a direct impact and focus on inclusion and empowerment. We can create a society that values…

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