I came across this study recently, which highlights the double disadvantage women can face in the recruitment process.
In a nutshell, the study shows that women who are seen as competent and ambitious are discounted because they are seen as having fewer social skills.
Women who are seen as competent, but reserved and modest, also get discounted [...]

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Hiring someone new to work in your business is one of the most critical decisions a business owner makes, although it is not always given the justice it deserves. If a position is vacant, or additional staff are needed, recruitment decisions are often driven by the pressure to get someone in quickly, rather than waiting [...]

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In case you thought we hadn’t made any progress in the way we manage and hire people, especially women – have read of this article from several decades ago on how to get the best out of women in the workforce. I particularly agree with the need for women to wash their hands and [...]

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A good friend and small business owner was complaining last year that she could not find a simple book that helped her understand how to effectively structure an interview and what questions to ask. The seed was planted.
I’m pleased to say the book of interview questions – The Interview Question Bank – has now been [...]

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It’s damn hard to get good people right now. The skills shortage is biting, plus everybody else seems to be getting better at the retention stuff.
What to do when the traditional sources of candidates (newspapers and recruitment websites) aren’t providing enough candidates for your vacant jobs?
Check out this new website: www.jobbountyhunter.com.au
It marries the concept of [...]

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