by Barry Hodson | Jul 5, 2019 | Accounting & Finance, The world @work
In November I celebrated my 10 year anniversary as a proud Melbourne resident. My arrival here from South Africa coincided with the GFC, which has given me pause for thought around the 10 year economic cycle, and what I’ve seen in the local recruitment market during...
by Stephen Atherton | Aug 23, 2018 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
Q. What’s in the news every day and the first topic of discussion whenever I sit down with clients or candidates? A. The Hayne Royal Commission and, to a much lesser extent, the recent Productivity Commission report into Superannuation. Where the draft...
by Stephen Atherton | Jun 30, 2017 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
I’ve just finished an interview with an accountant… (insert your joke or comment of choice)… for a Financial Controller role. Actually it’s a great opportunity with a small private investment company. I generally start an interview with an easy general...
by Stephen Atherton | Dec 1, 2015 | Accounting & Finance, Executive, Superannuation, The world @work
In my regular meetings with business leaders from the financial services sector, we nearly always discuss their ongoing challenges for the recruitment and retention of key staff. In this context it can seem inappropriate to discuss their own career plans in the same...
