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Building a more diverse workforce part 2How to attract more women to your company

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HR Managers, looking for ideas on how to drive your diversity initiatives?  In this episode of our diversity video blog series, created specifically for the lead up to International Women's Day #IWD2017 , we interview diversity experts about ideas on how to increase an organisations ability to attract more women and then grow them into leaders.  Th…

How the engineering sector will become more diverse in 2017

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Outside of the many new technology developments that will change the business world in 2017, one trend uniting companies across industries is a greater focus on diversity initiatives. Business leaders are becoming more aware of the issues associated with various male-dominated industries and the role they have in changing them. 

While the engin…

Women in LeadershipPart 2: Diverse boards

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In the 6th part of our 8 part series exploring gender diversity issues we expand on our previous discussion about women in leadership. this episode talks about women on boards and some of the advantages this brings and risks it mitigates.

This week we talk to Lisa Annese, CEO of Diversity Council Australia, Michele Adaire, CEO Cystic Fibrosis NS…

Which hot IT skills are in demand for 2017? [Video]

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Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Recruitment Company's video blog. Today, we'll be looking at the hot skills tech employers are looking for in 2017.

Computerworld found that 35 per cent of employers are seeking experienced programmers for application development. This work can include everything from customising software for speci…

Which hot IT skills are in demand for 2017? [Video]

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Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Recruitment Company's video blog. Today, we'll be looking at the hot skills tech employers are looking for in 2017.

Computerworld found that 35 per cent of employers are seeking experienced programmers for application development. This work can include everything from customising software for speci…

Are startups the answer to gender diversity in IT?

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A number of different traits have seen tech startups gain international recognition, but beyond the disruptive products, headline-making office layouts and meteoric rises in value is one much more relatable feature: Freedom. 

While not every tech entrepreneur will be excited by the prospect of an office filled with bean bags and pool tables, th…

What are Australia's marquee construction projects for 2017?

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Australia's construction industry is one of varying scale. From individual houses through to major city waterfront redevelopments, the projects that lie in the country's future promise a wealth of ongoing work for people in the industry. 

The projects listed below range from major infrastructure improvements to long-term revisions of existing c…