Mental Health: Checking In Shouldn’t Be Just Once a Year
Every September, R U OK? Day reminds us to check in with our colleagues, friends, and family by asking the simple yet powerful question: “Are you OK?” But while this dedicated day raises awareness, mental health challenges don’t disappear once the calendar flips. The truth is, checking in on others—and ourselves—should be an everyday habit, […]
Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: Rebecca Laurence on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is more than just a date on the calendar—it is a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and the work that still lies ahead. At Laurence Recruitment, we believe that empowering women in the workforce is not just a moral imperative but an economic and social necessity. Our […]
Accelerate Action: Driving Change for Gender Equality on International Women’s Day 2025
Every year, 8 March marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a global moment of reflection, celebration, and commitment to gender equality. In 2025, the theme ‘Accelerate Action’ calls on individuals, businesses, and communities to step forward in solidarity and drive meaningful change. The urgency is clear—at the current rate, full gender parity won’t be achieved until […]
AI in Recruitment: Transforming the Process, but Never Replacing Human Insight
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, including recruitment. With its ability to process vast amounts of data quickly, AI has streamlined many aspects of talent acquisition. However, while AI can enhance efficiency, it will never replace the power of human connection, intuition, and expertise in executive search. The Role of AI in Recruitment AI […]
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Corporate World
In today’s fast-paced, competitive corporate environment, technical skills alone aren’t enough to guarantee success. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) has become a critical factor in creating a productive and harmonious workplace, while also driving business success. What exactly is EQ? (the term gets thrown around a lot lately!) Emotional Intelligence refers to the ability to recognise, understand, […]
How to Work Your Way to an Executive Position: A Roadmap for Career Growth
Reaching an executive position is a dream for many professionals, but it requires more than just time and experience. It demands strategic planning, continual self-improvement, and a proactive approach to leadership. Whether you’re aiming for a C-suite role, a senior management position, or a board seat, here’s a roadmap to guide your journey toward an […]
Mastering the Recruitment Process: Tips for First-Time Hiring Managers
Are You a First-Time Hiring Manager? The recruitment process can be complex and fraught with challenges—even for experienced professionals who may be stuck in their ways. From understanding your needs to conducting effective interviews, there are many potential pitfalls to navigate. Here are some common missteps: When hiring goes wrong, the consequences can be significant—wasted […]
The Year Ahead for attitude and cultural fit.
Resilience is about the ability to cope with the ups and downs and bounce back from downs. In a workplace culture, this can be applied to an employees’ abilities to manage anything from a challenging workload to frustrating colleagues. It is said that those with greater resilience are better able to mange stress, which is […]
The Perils of Interview!
While it’s exceedingly difficult to remove bias from an individual, it’s possible to design organisations in ways that make it harder for biased minds to skew judgment. We should stop wasting resources trying to de-bias mindsets and instead start to de-bias our hiring procedures. Image caption goes here StereotypingForming an opinion about how people of […]
Australia’s Great Resignation
So you want to hire for attitude. We’ve all interviewed candidates who appear to be great. Their CV looks good, they interview well, their psychometric results indicate a strong match, references check out, and yet after a short time and often towards the end of the so called honeymoon period, cracks start to show. They […]
