Name-based discrimination in recruitment: How prevalent is it, and what can we do to change?
What recruiters need to focus on is training to recognise their unconscious biases and better evaluate resumes based only on applicants’ actual skills and experience.
Nick Bell’s advice on finding top hires, even during a talent drought
Aussie business mogul Nick Bell says when it comes to hiring top talent, you need to act decisively.
“Paper bag test”: Aussie AI business Appen under fire for racism in recruitment process
Appen has been called out for a racist question for prospective employees, asking Black or African American applicants the tone of their complexion.
Christine Holgate to rival Australia Post as new CEO of Global Express
Global Express is a parcel delivery company that rivals Holgate's former employer and employs more than 8000 workers across Australia and New Zealand.
Small business minister defends ‘dobseeker’ hotline, while small business groups call for more training and support
Business owners can now call the Employer Reporting Line to report job seekers who turn down job offers or don't show up to interviews.
Are you a digital marketing whiz? We’d like to chat
Private Media is now looking for a mid-level marketer to manage Crikey and SmartCompany’s subscription businesses.
The leap from sole-trader to small business: Hiring your first employee
Research shows that leaping from a sole-trader to a micro business with employees increases profit, improves work-life balance, and frees up your time to grow the business.
How the experts hire: Beyond cultural fit, achievements, and personality
SmartCompany Plus takes the best advice from successful entrepreneurs into this must-read playbook for those looking to hire.
“An army of clones is a predictable foe”: The importance of diversifying your cybersecurity team
Cybersecurity is broad, so your approach to cybersecurity talent should be broad too.
Lessons on hiring, firing and company renewal: The secrets behind Blackmagic Design’s success
Grant Petty's company, Blackmagic Design, has produced exclusive hardware for Apple, along with inventing and manufacturing affordable AV equipment that democratised film and television production for a generation of creatives.
Do diversity better: Four steps from tech leaders that got it right
Eliiza’s data science team is well above industry standard for diversity, and this has not happened by accident or luck. Consider the company's following tips to help encourage greater diversity within your ranks.
The full-time fallacy: Why Laura Prael’s business will always run four days a week
"Spending time on your hobbies awakens your creativity, provides you with fresh perspectives and boosts confidence to solve problems."
