Employer News

Retention over recruitment...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:30:00 GMT

The benefits of a company retention strategy are huge. The cost of recruitment and training can be detrimental to your profit and productivity... That's why it's important to get recruitment right the first time!

ON-Q Human Resources can help you find the right candidates, and, more importantly- retain those staff! Our ongoing support and integration for our job seekers mean they are happier, take less sick days and prepared for the job they are about to commence.

If you would like to discuss your staffing needs so we can tailor the FREE service just for you give us a call!
In the mean time here are our top 5 tips for good staff retention:

Be Flexible. In our ever changing world people's lives are changing- offering the flexibility to accommodate these changes is essential in helping your staff to feel as though they can manage their responsibilities both in and out of work!
Listen. Your staff should be experts in their field, listening to their opinions and feedback will help them to feel integral to the success of your business. Plus they may provide valuable insights that could be missed from the top.
Be Competitive. Makes sure you stay abreast of award rates and perks other operators in your industry are offering, you don’t want to lose your superstar employee to a competitor based on a couple of dollars!
Promote team building. A strong team is built on trust and respect. People who integrate and feel part of a group are less likely to lose motivation or disengage. Encourage a culture of fun team spirit and you will notice an increase in productivity- not the other way around.
Offer Training. Career pathways and long term projection are great motivational tools. If your staff can see a future for themselves within your company they will be more inclined to stick it out through tough times!

Need good staff right now? Contact us.

MO-VEMBER ENDS ON A HIGH FOR “THE MEN OF MON-Q”

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:10:00 GMT

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in Australia and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.

As Movember 2011 comes to an end “The Men of MON-Q” (and their partners) couldn’t be happier!

The team of 15 “Mo-bro’s” and supporting “Mo-Sista’s” are not only celebrating raising over $2,500 for the worthy charities that battle Prostate Cancer and Depression amongst men, but also that they get to shave their facial hair off tomorrow!

Team Leader of “The Men of MON-Q” – Trent Rees from ON-Q’s Ballina Head Office – states “it’s been a tough month of facial hair jokes and jibes, but well worth it when you look at home much money that we’ve raised for these worthy causes. We usually have a few of us taking part every year but this year it’s really taken off and we’ve had 15 of us taking part. We’ve also smashed last year’s total of $2,000 in donations which is amazing! People have gone to all lengths to raise money for the month including baking and selling off cakes in the offices.”

Since its humble beginnings in Melbourne Australia, Movember has grown to become a truly global movement inspiring more than 1.1 Million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to participate, with formal campaigns in Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and Ireland. .

In 2010, over 130,000 Australian Mo Bros and Sistas got on board, raising $25 Million AUD.

Bucking the trend

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:18:00 GMT

Do you know that local employers are bucking the trend toward employing people with disabilities?

Recent media reports claim that employers lack an understanding of people with disability and exercise their prejudices by not employing people with characteristics deemed undesirable.

Earlier this month Federal Minister for Employment Participation, Kate Ellis released results of a new Australian study claiming employers continue to operate under the misconception that people with disability will be less productive.

NSW Northern Rivers and Gold Coast businesses are bucking the trend in droves as they increase their demand for a talent pool that has traditionally been overlooked.

Despite a tough economic climate, vacancies exist throughout the region and local employers are more than willing to cast aside prejudice to embrace a valuable sector of the labour market that is willing and able to meet their needs.

We have canvassed a large number of businesses in the last three months, of which a staggering proportion had immediate vacancies, but more importantly the majority were open to employing a person with an injury, illness or disability as part of their team.

What we now know is that we are in a region full of savvy business operators who have readily identified the value of tapping into a non-traditional talent pool as a means to sustaining their business into the future.

As a result, we have a number of vacancies available and we are calling for Expressions of Interest from people with disability who are professional, tertiary and/or trade qualified and who are ready to embrace local employment opportunities.

Recognition is due the local business community for their vision and for becoming part of a local solution to the skills shortage by partnering with us. Hopefully more employers will follow the trend and reap the rewards.

Expressions of Interest may be registered with Karen Daley at ON-Q Human Resources on 1800 761 561.

Alec Morgan, Managing Director.