Insights

​At People in Focus, we pride ourselves on connecting top-tier talent with organisations that align with their goals and values. However, achieving this level of precision requires a strong partnership with our clients. To ensure we consistently deliver the best candidates, here’s what we need from you: 1. A Well-Defined Job Description The foundation of a successful hire is...

Have you heard of “the honeymoon period” but in a work context?Much like starting a new relationship, starting a new role is exciting, right? We expect new employees to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, eager to hit the ground running. Previous research has established the existence of this “honeymoon phase” at work and has shown that employee intentions to leave are typicall...

Hiring the right people can be a big challenge. As a hiring manager, it’s one of the most crucial decisions to your team’s success. To create a cohesive, high-performing team, you need to be able to assess candidates not only by more than just their resume and a first impression… which is exactly where recruitment tasks should come into your hiring process. Why you should us...

​Does setting boundaries at work feel like a continually out-of-reach pipe dream? After all, how could you possibly: Not be available 24/7? Not smile and accept every new task and project? Not push back when your boss or a colleague keeps stealing all of your time? Boy, oh boy, do we get it. Setting work boundaries is no easy task. If only it could be as easy as the often-g...

​Did you know that disengaged employees cost the global economy US$8.8 trillion a year (accounting for a whopping 9% of global GDP)? Yep, disengaged employees have the power to hit your business where it hurts, sinking your chances of success by reducing productivity, opportunities for growth, and customer satisfaction. If you suspect members of your team or your broader bu...

​Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by employers (and recruiters) to help decide who to hire… but what are the implications for candidates and their future bosses? How will AI in recruitment change the hiring process? And how will the automation of some tasks transform the skills that hiring managers need? These are big questions, and not of the answers are ...

​With 2024 now well and truly underway, if hiring could be on the cards for you this year, there’s no better time to ensure your finger is on the pulse when it comes to the recruitment trends the world will witness in 2024. To help you do exactly that, our team of recruitment specialists has pooled their expert knowledge of the sector - from proactively engaging talent at al...

​Politics right around the world seem to be getting more and more divisive, and it’s impossible to avoid the topic in our day-to-day conversations — including at work. Conversations can often get tense when people on your team have conflicting opinions, whether it’s about politics or something else. With the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament just around the co...

If your application has been impressive enough to get you an interview, the job you’re hoping for could be yours — provided you perform well during the interview. Even the most experienced professionals can let their nerves get the better of them and cross a professional boundary that jeopardises their chances of being offered the role. What are professional boundaries?​Pro...

​The average person changes jobs every two years and nine months. You may change jobs more or you may change jobs less but the fact remains, it’s important for everyone to learn the right (and wrong) way to resign from a role so you can maintain your professionalism and avoid hindering your future job prospects. Whether you’re leaving your job because you’ve accepted another...

​From many hiring managers, job hopping is viewed negatively as traditional thinking has dictated that employees should stay at a company for the long term – or at least a few years. But job hopping is becoming more and more common, with many employees that swiftly switch roles, and gaining career skills and experience at a far faster rate than their counterparts as a resul...

​About to start recruiting? Whether it’s a new role or an existing vacancy, whether you intend to use a recruiter or manage the end-to-end hiring process yourself, there is one crucial step we see hiring managers forget about time and time again when it comes to their recruitment process… And overlooking this step has big ramifications:It can slow down your entire hiring pro...

​There is no denying that effective teamwork is key to an organisation’s success. Good teamwork keeps employees motivated, happy, and productive - all of which are known to positively impact company profits. When teamwork is effective, problem-solving becomes easier, as people with different skills and knowledge will work together to produce creative solutions.In contrast, 8...

​When you find a job description that captures your interest, disappointment can sometimes follow if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align with the job requirements. You might question whether you’re qualified enough to apply for the job and be tempted to let the opportunity pass you by. But before you do, it’s worth understanding how job ads are typically writ...

Candidate interviews are a crucial step in any business’s recruitment process. It’s an opportunity to really get to know a potential employee - to get a more detailed understanding of their skills and experience, as well as their attitude, goals, cultural fit, and communication skills.If you’re responsible for conducting interviews within your business, it’s important to equ...

​In recent years, Australia’s unemployment rate has sat at historic lows. If you’re a candidate in the job market, this is great news. But if you’re an employer, looking for a competent, capable and skilled employee, the recruitment process isn’t as easy as it once was. ​With a shrinking talent pool, and the reality being that many of the best candidates are already working ...

​In recent years, the way we work has shifted. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, companies who once swore remote working wasn’t viable, suddenly had to make this new mode of work happen overnight. And they did, but this shift towards remote work isn’t the only workplace trend the pandemic prompted. It also led to the Great Resignation, with many employees quitting their jo...

If a recession is on the horizon, negotiating the salary you want may become more challenging. In Australia, job mobility (i.e. the number of people changing jobs) is currently much higher than it was pre-pandemic. And while the RBA believes the job market is going to stay much the same for the next few years, other experts believe we’ve hit a turning point and the unemploy...

​Will Australia face a recession in 2023? In the midst of slow economic growth, experts are yet to agree on an outcome. According to the Commonwealth Bank, we should narrowly avoid a recession in 2023, while other sources remain uncertain, saying the likelihood of a recession has increased. Either way, everyone agrees growth is slowing sharply. And with our country’s economi...

At work, trust is fundamental to employee success, manager performance and a leader's effectiveness. Developing a culture of trust begins at the top, but everyone has a role to play in building trusting relationships with their colleagues. While trust is an important ingredient in building successful careers (no matter what stage you’re at) and companies, according to a rep...