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The Hidden Challenges of Job Hunting: Why Experienced Corporate Professionals are Struggling to Get Hired
As we enter 2025, the job market remains as complex and challenging as last year, especially for experienced corporate professionals. While the economy shows signs of recovery early in the year, the turbulence from last week's AI announcements rolled over this week’s...
Which are your accountable moments? Lessons on values-based leadership from Brian Cook.
Last week Slade Group, in partnership with TRANSEARCH Australia and Gadens, hosted a breakfast for Chief Executives on Values Based Leadership. Presented by Brian Cook, legendary CEO of the West Coast Eagles, Geelong Football Club and now Carlton Football Club,...
Are you a Smiling Ox?
(or How you can be a more Influential Leader) Last week Slade Group had the privilege of hosting Michelle Rushton, Director of People of Influence, one of Australia's most accomplished international speakers on leadership. For anyone who has seen Michelle in action,...
Internal vs External Candidates: Who Wins?
In 2025, finding the right job—or the right candidate—has become an intricate balancing act. For corporate professionals navigating today’s hiring process, the challenges are nuanced, shaped by economic pressures, workplace culture shifts, and career expectations. As...
Job Market Crisis?
2024 Was the Toughest Year for Job Seekers and Recruiters in Decades – with Geoff Slade As a career coach, I’ve spent years guiding corporate professionals through the ups and downs of job searching, but 2024 is proving to be one of the most challenging years I’ve...
How we’re growing more than just moustaches this Movember
It’s Mo Month at Slade Group – a time to put the spotlight on men’s health. Did you know that globally, a man dies by suicide every minute, prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, or that testicular cancer is the most common cancer in...
AI in Healthcare – Friend and Foe
Slade Group, in partnership with our sister company TRANSEARCH, hosted a forum entitled AI in Healthcare – Friend and Foe. As the title suggests, this emerging technology has the capability of being a game-changer for the good of the industry, but there is a...
Lessons and Challenges for Boosting Team Performance in Hybrid Work Environments
High-Performing Hybrid & Remote Teams Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting an engaging event for a group of our clients, alongside colleagues from the Interchange Bench and Synchro Partners. The session was led by Renata Bernarde, a seasoned career coach and...
Why candidates are willing to negotiate on salary for the ‘perfect role’
The Perfect Role One of the most common things I hear from candidates is: “My salary expectation is _____, but I’m happy to consider a lower salary for the perfect role.” So, what is it about this perfect role that candidates are willing to adjust their salary...
The Importance of Reputation in Today’s Job Market
With unemployment duration averaging 20 weeks in the USA and Australia, the job market is tougher than ever. This is a significant improvement from December 2023, when the average duration was over 22 weeks, but it’s still a challenging environment for jobseekers. As...
The journey to a brighter tomorrow
How our Olympians and the English Premiership League can inspire improvement in Healthcare performance One of the challenges for leaders is to instill hope in their teams. Inspiring leaders can engage their teams in the strategic objectives of the organisation so that...
Latest challenges for private hospitals not limited to talent
In my recent articles, I referenced challenges facing the private hospital sector given the current mismatch between revenue and escalating costs. This was borne out in an EY study, which has not been made publicly available though referenced at the recent APHA...