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​Organisations have made major strides in supporting LGBTQ+ employees in Australia in recent years. But research such as the 2020 Australian Workplace Equality Index study shows there is still a long way to go. Data shows a 17 percent fall in the number of employees who are willing to be out to everyone at work,…

​While the US version of ‘The Great Resignation’ may not have hit Australian shores just yet, current employment conditions mean the perfect storm is brewing. Take an astronomical shortage of talent across most industries and couple it with a 74.1% increase in job vacancies in November 2021 (compared to February 2020 pre-pandemic). It’s no wonder…

​A new year brings a new outlook, and that often leads to a desire for a new job opportunity. If you’re in this position, there are a number of things you can do to boost your chances of success. One of these is to ensure your CV accurately reflects the types of skills that are…

​Like most people, I found the last lockdown extremely hard. Work was (thankfully) busy, but being stuck at home, missing colleagues and the “in-person” interaction from my clients and candidates that I thrive on, was very challenging. As soon as we could double vax and escape our neighbourhood, my colleague Arron and I decided to…

​If you’re thinking about hiring talent in the new year, you’re not the only one. Year after year, we see hordes of businesses jump-starting their hiring in January as they gear up for the year ahead – and often all competing for the same pool of talent. By starting your recruiting now, you won’t have…

A growing number of workers around the world are experiencing signs of burnout – the condition of being tired, overextended, ambivalent about work, stressed, and often feeling negative or cynical. This condition can affect professionals in a broad range of roles and industries and is widespread enough to have gained recognition by international medical authorities.Thankfully,…

A strong company reputation is crucial not just for overall business success, but also for attracting and retaining talent. Reputation is essentially part of a company’s ’employer brand’, which is how it markets itself as an employer and what makes people want to work for the business. When candidates are evaluating a potential role, the…

Having more than one job offer on the table is a positive situation to be in, but also a challenging one. How do you know you’re going to make the right decision? A job that looks good on paper can be less than ideal in reality, while another role can actually have great career growth…

You’ve found a great new job, or maybe you’re just looking to move on from your role and tackle the next chapter of your life. As exciting as this is, the process of resigning from your current role can often be fraught with dread. So, what is the best way to resign, and how can…

Following the introduction of a two-week lockdown for greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains and Wollongong, the team at TalentWeb would like to reassure you that we are here to support you and your business during this time. The health and safety of our team, our clients and our candidates is our top priority,…