One thing I’ve really come to appreciate as a GM leading a diverse recruitment Group is how important it is to stay connected to conversations happening across completely different parts of the market.
Last week was a perfect example of that.
At one end of the spectrum, I attended a Victorian Chamber (VCCI) event where the Treasurer spoke about the Victorian economy, state priorities, business growth and broader market conditions. The conversations were strategic, commercial and focused on where businesses are heading: how they’re navigating uncertainty and what confidence looks like moving forward.
A few days later, I attended an event focused on Olympians and elite athletes transitioning into the workforce. Completely different conversation. This one centred around high performance, resilience, mindset, identity, and how people adapt from elite sport into professional careers and working environments.
Two very different events.
But both equally important.
Behind the scenes, recruitment leaders and businesses like ours invest significant time attending these events because it allows us to become better advisors, advocates and partners to both clients and candidates.
As a Group operating across IT, professional services, contracting, executive recruitment and global search, we can’t afford to look at the market through one lens only.
We need to understand:
- Economic conditions and business confidence
- Hiring trends and workforce demand
- Leadership priorities and growth markets
- People, performance, transition and culture
- Emerging niche talent conversations
- The realities shaping both employers and employees
The value isn’t just in filling roles.
The value comes from understanding the broader environment our clients and candidates are operating within – from senior business conversations right through to specialised and niche areas of recruitment.
That’s what makes this industry so interesting to me.
At Slade Group, we genuinely strive to be in the right rooms and having the right conversations – whether that’s at a senior business and economic level, or within niche and evolving talent markets.
Because the more informed we are, the better lens we can provide to our clients and candidates. Better insight leads to better advice, stronger partnerships, and ultimately better outcomes for the people and businesses we support.
Evan brings close to 20 years of recruitment experience, working across the market with deep networks and a strong focus on adding value. He has a proven track record partnering with business leaders, owners, and professionals to solve strategic challenges and secure top talent. His experience spans across large enterprises and SMEs within sectors such as Financial Services, Utilities, Health, Not for Profit, Transport, Retail, FMCG, Civil Infrastructure, and Professional Services. View profile…