Hi Name,

Welcome to the August Employee Matters newsletter.  This is being written on a cold and miserable Sydney afternoon in what seems like never ending Winter rain, so bring on Spring!  Our focus this month is recruitment; there is so much exciting stuff going on in this space in terms of innovation and new ideas and we have articles that explore AI in recruitment, recruiting for behavioural traits, a handy onboarding infographic and much more:

• BLOG 👉 AI in Recruitment: The Employer’s Ally (and what to watch out for);
• BLOG 👉 Recruiting for behavioural traits - how do you find your next superstar?;
• Article 👉 A team day for the ages - we caught up and it was epic, see more below;
  
• Free Infographic Download - The Benefits of a Positive Onboarding Experience Download it Here 

As always, please get in touch for a Free Discovery Session if you'd like to talk about your HR and Recruitment needs.

The Employee Matters Team

It sounds like you've got the technical skills covered, but what about that intangible spark – the passion, flair and sheer determination that truly sets a candidate apart? In today's competitive landscape, simply ticking boxes for qualifications and experience isn't enough to build a team of superstars. This blog post dives into the art of recruiting for behavioural traits, revealing how you can identify those exceptional individuals who will not only fit seamlessly into your company culture but also drive innovation and success from day one.

AI is a game-changer for recruitment, streamlining tasks like resume screening and scheduling and drastically cutting down hiring time. However, approach with caution - this efficiency comes with a significant risk. In this article, we explore how to leverage AI efficiency while maintaining human oversight for crucial decisions, ensuring a fair and effective hiring process.

Employee Matters Team Day 2025 👠🍾

What an incredible day we had recently, bringing together our fantastic team members from across Australia and as far away as the Philippines and New Zealand for an unforgettable team day experience. We had a blast as new connections were forged, ideas were shared and for some, it was the first time meeting in person people we already consider friends and valued colleagues. We celebrated these  bonds over a fun dinner, drinks and Trivia with the fabulous Kevin in the City at the Burdekin Hotel on Oxford Street making memories that truly highlight the strengths of our remote team. 

If you have friends or colleagues who could benefit from our services, we would love to be in touch with them to explain how we’ve seen great results with our clients and would love to do the same with them. Refer a friend today for an obligation-free chat with us about their HR and Recruitment challenges; we reward every Discovery Session with a gesture of our appreciation.  

Fact: It typically costs between 50% and 150% on top of an employee's base salary to hire or  replace them.

Turnover costs can include a drop in productivity while growing into the role and the costs associated with recruiting, training,hiring and onboarding the employee.