4 myths about hiring refugees: addressing the gap in building a dynamic workforce

Although many Australian businesses say they want to hire refugees, a lot of them don’t. Based on a recent study on Australian companies conducted by the University of Sydney Business School and Crescent Foundation, this is mainly because companies feel they lack the knowledge and resources to go about hiring refugees. Migrants and refugees play a […]

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  • Mental health

    Why prioritising your mental health is essential to your career

    When work is satisfying and rewarding, it is one of the best ways to enhance your wellbeing. It can provide structure, purpose, and connection. It can also be an important way to contribute to your independence, your family, and your community. On the other hand, poor quality work and working environments that demand excessive workloads, […]

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  • From carbon neutral to nature positive: working towards a liveable climate with the business sector

    On May 8, business leaders from different sectors came together to listen to Federal Minister for the Environment and Water The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP and newly elected NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Environment The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC. It was the first time that the two ministers have come together publicly to […]

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  • Mental health

    What your company needs before hiring an ESG professional

    The demand for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) experts is booming across all professional services as organisations ramp up efforts to meet ESG obligations. It’s not surprising given the indisputable business benefits. The sector however, has grown faster than the market can keep up with, creating a widespread race for talent. In this article, we […]

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  • refugee and asylum seekers

    Event Highlights: ‘Rethinking equity, diversity and inclusion – the benefits of employing people with refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds’

    Refugees and asylum seekers offer international skills and a wealth of knowledge that Australian companies and organisations can benefit from, though they are often overlooked by companies. In our most recent webinar, we heard from Dr. Karen Dunwoodie and Dr. Luke Macaulay from Deakin Centre for Refugee Employment, Advocacy,Training and Education (CREATE). They explained that […]

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    Honing your leadership skills now to help you get promoted later

    Senior leaders and HR professionals are always on the lookout for employees that exhibit leadership skills and qualities. Succession planning is a constant conversation that happens within companies, especially now with a skills shortage in Australia. When filling leadership positions, HR companies will often look internally before going out to market for an external hire. […]

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  • ESG jobs

    ESG jobs and career pathways — How to build a career in sustainability

    Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) jobs are on the rise. This comes as no surprise as investors and stakeholders prioritise environmental, social, and corporate governance issues across all industries. Dubbed Sustainability 2.0, businesses are going beyond being sustainable and instead striving for regenerative practices that restore and enhance natural ecosystems. So, what does this mean […]

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  • inclusive language

    Inclusive workplace language — How communication builds diversity

    Your word choices in the workplace matter more than you realise. In fact, words can create inclusive cultures, which research shows, are high performing cultures that deliver greater results and productivity. Ultimately, how we communicate with each other impacts whether staff feel included or excluded. In this article, we break-down what inclusive language looks like, […]

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  • inflation rate and economic recovery in Australia

    Event Highlights: “Inflation, war, interest rates, recession – are we now heading back to something more normal?” with Shane Oliver

    On Tuesday, we closed the month of February with the largest event we have ever hosted. Perhaps the 600 webinar signups were a reflection of the general uncertainty around inflation and continuing economic recovery globally and in the country. To help us understand where we are now, in terms of going back to a more […]

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  • the contractor

    The year of the contractor and other NFP recruitment trends

    This year promises to be a very different year in the not-for-profit (NFP) recruitment space. Usually we experience a quiet January, as hiring managers take extended leave over the school holidays. However, this was not the case for 2023. By the second week of January, Moir Group’s NFP Division had received an influx of new […]

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