Employee dictated marketplace

Some recent reports and predictions may have us believing that the Australian economy is regaining significant momentum - notwithstanding recent floods, cyclone and bushfire. This in turn could cause a tighter labour market over the coming months – essentially creating a skills shortage.

In times of skills shortage or perceived skills shortage employers have to be very careful not to get sucked into an ‘employee dictated market place’.

This phenomenon was very apparent before the GFC where the labour market showed little loyalty and employees were quick to move and try new opportunities. With the GFC and the instability and economic uncertainty of the last couple of years, employees have been less inclined to move.

With the economic upturn comes consumer confidence, but also ‘work force confidence’. A more stable economy makes for a more transient workforce as workers gain more confidence to move into new roles with new companies – simply put, they are willing to take more risks!

Employers should start to look at their attraction and retention strategies now to make sure that they are not left high and dry when they can least afford it. Reaction is always more expensive than preparation.

Finding staff an issue for 2011

BRW has identified that recruitment will be one of the major challenges for companies during 2011.

With regards to SMEs finding the right staff will be keeping company founders awake at nights with 95% of SME planning to hire more staff during the next 12 months.

Owners and Managers within the Finance sector in particular say that their #1 challenge over the next 12 months will be finding and retaining staff. Salaries are expected to be increased to help retain existing staff and emphasis will be placed on ways to find and attract new staff.

Reducing the cost of recruitment will also be a major consideration during 2011. Further increases in internal recruitment are likely. During 2010 we saw larger enterprise establishing internal recruitment teams and this trend is likely to continue during 2011.

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Recent/Current searches....

Employers searching for.....

• Aircon/Air Conditioning Engineer, Brisbane
• Facility/Site Manager - Gladstone
• Solicitor - Brisbane
• HC Truck driver - Sydney (Outer West - Blue Mountains)
• Accountant - Gold Coast
• Bookkeeper - Gold Coast

Sound like you?  Know anyone is looking for work? 

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'Tis the season....

....to be jolly and to update and complete your on-line profile.

The Christmas holiday period is a great time to create, update and publish your BeFound profile.

Dedicating a little time during the holiday season may well land you a new job for 2011.

Companies are now planning their staffing needs for 2011 and it’s an ideal time for you to be noticed.

The great thing about BeFound is that employers can search for profiles at their leisure - they can do so any time any place. Having some down time over the coming weeks, means that hiring managers can actually devote some time to recruitment without interruption.

3 tips to help you get noticed:

1. Make sure your profile title will attract employers and that is does not contain your name.
2. Make sure your status is up to date. You can change your status to show employers whether or not you are currently looking for work.
3. Keep your profile up to date. If your job, role or responsibilities change make sure you update your profile to reflect this. The more up to date your profile the better your chances of being found.

To create, update and publish your profile visit BeFound.com.au today.

Sports clothing sales support - you will BeFound!

We currently have a Brisbane-based client desperately looking to fill a Sales Support Role. They have requested loads of profile, but keep missing out as other employers have snapped up almost everyone they are interested in.

They are an international Designer and Supplier of team sport garments and are look for someone who can:

• Assist with general office duties
• Answer customer enquiries
• Process & check orders
• Pick stock
• Design kit when requested
• PowerPoint presentations,
• Use Adobe Illustrator for drawing/design of garments
• Process payments via EFTPOS.

They are looking for someone who is willing to ‘go above and beyond’ and have a flexible attitude towards workload and tasks where no task is too large or too small. Some extra hours may be required where they do merchandising at events for their major customers. Experience in a design background and familiarity with the Microsoft and Adobe (Illustrator) suites of products highly regarded.

Previous experience in sports clothing design and/or sales would be a huge advantage.

Know anyone that fits the bill?  If you do, please tell them to register on BeFound.com.au immediately and they could well BeFound!

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