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31 – Thriving Women 2023 Conference
Our Operations Director, Victoria Bila, and our Recruitment Consultant, Claudia Johnston, are thrilled to be attending the Thriving Women 2023 Conference from 13th to 15th August at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga! The Thriving Women 2023 Conference is the premier event dedicated to empowering women in agriculture and related industries. With the theme “Growing and…
30 – Northern Rivers Rail Trail
The Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT) was officially opened yesterday (March 1), providing locals and visitors with an avenue to discover and explore Bundjalung country and immerse themselves in the Northern Rivers flow. A great repurpose of the project, that has recreated an asset for the community to get out and…
29 – Masters of the Mandagery
Eugowra, in the Central West of NSW, is an hour west of Orange and has a population of around 800 people. It’s a community full of honest, hard-working people. Many of you will remember that in November last year, an unimaginable flash flood hit the town. We saw harrowing footage of residents needing to be…
28 – Regional Movers Index
The City to Country movement post-pandemic… What the Regional Movers Index told us
27 – World Mental Health Day
On World Mental Health Day, October 10 the message is simple: “Look after your mental health, Australia.” As our work generally plays such a big role in our lives, it’s important to reflect on how it impacts our mental well-being and how we can improve the work environment for all. The Black Dog Institute has…
26 – KellyOCG Award – 2021 Top Global Supplier
Spinifex Recruiting is excited to announce that we have become a 2021 Top Global Supplier to KellyOCG! We are so proud of our team, in particular Victoria Bila and David Wojtysiak for their extraordinary account management efforts. As part of this year’s awards event, KellyOCG partnered with CARE, supporting their crisis response in Ukraine with…
25 – Frequently asked question on NSW Government recruitment
As a small NSW government agency with limited HR resources, how do I quickly and easily hire staff, particularly if I have time pressures on me?
24 – Opportunities to rebound in 2021
This week we look at opportunities creating momentum for jobs in 2021.
23 – The human factor in recruiting
This week we’re going beyond the job description into workplace culture. What is workplace culture, Why does it matter and How does ‘workplace culture’ fit in with recruitment?
22 – Mining jobs… then and now
This week, we talk to mining recruitment specialist Wendy Cheney about the changes she has seen in the industry over the past 30 years, and how they are shaping the skills, experience and mindset employers are looking for.
21 – Government support shifts
This week we take a look at how shifts in government support and investment programs are challenging us to leave safe harbour.
20 – What’s happening in Local government
This week we take a look at how councils are building resilience and fuelling progress with a diverse variety of skillsets.
19 – Employers focus on keeping people in jobs
This week we take a look at the proactive strategies employers are using to rise to the challenge of managing people and productivity during volatile times.
18 – Risk management in Community Services
This week we take a look at the demand for risk management professionals in community services, brought into sharp focus by the COVID environment and recent changes in WHS Laws.
17 – The new shift from city to country and coast
This week we take a look at a new mindset driving people to think differently about working and living in regional, rural and remote communities.
16 – Recruiting in the COVID environment
This week we share what our clients are telling us about the challenges of recruiting and getting the best return on investment during any time.
15 – The pros and cons of remote work
This week we look at the question of remote work or working from home, and where the jobs are.
14 – What’s happening in Construction?
This week we put on our hard hats and venture into the industry that accounts for 1 in 4 jobs in NSW
13 – Negotiation skills – Cyber security
This is our new reality: we’re building the plane as we’re flying it, and we’re all flying in it together.
12 – Jobs in the STEM sector
This week we take a look at employer demand for people with skills in science, technology, engineering and maths industry.