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Outplacement programs are a very useful way for organisations to support outgoing employees who are impacted by redundancy, providing tailored support to assist employees as they embark on their job search. However, individual outplacement programs are not always a financially feasible option for all organisations. For organisations who still wish to support their employees through redundancy, but for whom individual outplacement is not an option, job …

Psychometric testing provides valuable additional information to support thorough and objective recruitment processes and minimise the chances of making a bad hire. It can also be used at different stages of your recruitment process, depending on how many candidates you have, the role level, the information you want to get out of it, and how you want it to help you with your selection decisions.   …

We all know that adherence to rules and procedures is critical in maintaining safety at work, especially in high-risk industries where the dynamic and the complex nature demands strict compliance. Rules and policies are put in place to avoid hazardous conditions or undesirable outcomes. However, the recurring conclusion from accident investigations consistently highlight ‘failure to follow rules’ as a common contributing factor. This begs the question: …

Imagine your employees witness a colleague consistently disregard safety protocols at work, relying instead on ‘instincts’ that have seemingly worked for them in the past. In such a situation, would your employees feel confident enough to approach their colleague and communicate the risks involved and explain the importance of following safety rules? Would they be willing to report the situation to supervisors to help maintain a …

What is organisational culture and why is it important to measure? Organisational culture is the collective personality of an organisation. It’s the set of values, beliefs, behaviours, and practices that shapes the way an organisation operates and interacts with its employees, customers, and stakeholders. An organisation’s culture is generally influenced by workplace leaders, and employees over time, and it effects how people work together, communicate, make …

Part One of this two-part series outlined what employee value proposition (EVP) is and why it’s important. Building on from that, this blog will outline elements for consideration in EVP design and how to develop your own. Elements for consideration in EVP design Creating an EVP that resonates with employees takes time and consideration. An EVP should take into account a range of benefits that extend …

As the landscape of the job market changes, so do the expectations of employees. Attracting and retaining top talent is becoming increasingly difficult and many companies have turned to creating a strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) in an attempt to address this challenge. So, what exactly is an EVP? and how does it help in talent acquisition? What is an Employee Value Proposition? An EVP, put …

Following COVID-19 and more recently global uncertainty, we have seen people at all levels transitioning their careers to new and different job roles and industries. The retail, hospitality, and travel industries were particularly impacted; leaving many people with no choice but to move to another sector. One of the things we’ve found most helpful for people going through our outplacement programs who are considering transitioning to …

While it’s clear that redundancies have the ability to adversely impact exiting employees; the flow-on affect across the entire workforce is less often considered. Organisational change and redundancies, when not handled correctly, can result in declines in commitment, engagement, and performance of those who remain – severely undermining the company’s overall productivity. Change and downsizing, however, can present opportunities for growth, new directions, and an increased …

Sense of urgency Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many unique and evolving challenges that have affected the way businesses operate, most notably the need for businesses to move to remote working arrangements and redesigning work to accommodate flexible working schedules. Along with these changes, there have been reports of individuals experiencing decreased levels of wellbeing, such as feelings of burnout and disengagement. Given these …