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Hiring for the first time can be exciting yet challenging for new business owners. Avoid common mistakes like rushing the process, unclear role definitions, and skipping reference checks to build a strong, successful team.

Discover effective strategies to attract top candidates for seasonal retail jobs as the holiday season approaches. Prepare your store for success during peak seasons with competitive wages and a streamlined application process.

Explore the new Working Holiday visa updates for UK passport holders, effective 1 July 2024. Expanded age range, no work limits, and full working rights offer more flexibility and opportunities for the retail sector.

Facing redundancy? Our latest blog outlines the key steps to navigate this transition successfully. Read now!

Ready for your next job interview? Discover 5 essential tips to prepare for your next job interview and stand out as the ideal candidate.

Employers are increasingly seeking candidates with more than just technical expertise. Check out our latest blog to find out how you can enhance your career prospects using soft skills!

In today's cut-throat job market, having a robust employer brand is critical to distinguishing yourself from the competition and attracting the right people to your organisation.

Building a positive employer brand is a strategic approach that can have a significant impact on both productivity and retaining top talent. Take a look at how you can easily boost employer branding and gain recognition in your industry.

Working in a great company sets you up for success and happiness in so many ways. At RWR Group, on top of the opportunity for a fulfilling career connecting talented professionals to their dream jobs, we also offer a wide range of benefits, do any of these tickle your fancy?

From staff shortages to a potential economic downturn and evolving consumer behaviour, it's essential for business owners to stay informed about what's on the horizon. In this blog post, we'll delve into what the year ahead may hold for your business, and explore strategies to help you adapt and thrive in a changing landscape.

In a world of counter-offers, multi-offers and candidate vanishing acts having a well-defined brand will help you build a strong connection between candidates and your open roles. This will help you achieve your hiring goals and secure quality candidates when they are faced with multiple options on the table.

It can be time-consuming and overwhelming to look for a new position when you are already employed. However, with the right strategy, you can focus your search and increase your chances of finding your ideal position.

With the copious amounts of accessible information online, it can sometimes be difficult to identify a scam when you see one. Job scams are very real and becoming increasingly prevalent across Australia and New Zealand. Keep yourself safe and check out our online safety tips!

Filling your roster over the festive season can prove challenging for any business, the high-demand, customer-facing roles of retail can be the hardest of them all. Check out our blog for helpful tips this holiday season.

Partnering with a recruitment agency unlocks unlimited potential for your business

Economist Tony Alexander brings a wealth of knowledge to New Zealanders in his weekly newsletter ‘Tony’s Thoughts’.

How to make your vacancy stand out in a market flooded with opportunities and secure the best talent for your team

Here's how to go the extra mile when searching for talent to fill your open vacancy.

One of the biggest opportunities that came out of the GFC was pivoting the business in 2010 from corporate-owned and operated to a franchise model.

The GFC was one of the hardest challenges the business, John and Trish have faced, the lessons learnt helped them survive Covid

By 2004 Retailworld had really taken off and it didn’t show any signs of slowing!

John led the charge of launching Retailworld and Hospoworld Australia into the successful businesses they are today.

Jeanette first joined Retailworld in 2001 as an Account Manager, read more about her journey here.

Part 2 of our 20th birthday celebration

Take a trip down memory lane with us as we revisit the last 20 years of Retailworld.

Let’s strip things right back to the basics for your retail job search. Here is a list of job searching tips that will be helpful for you to fine-tune your job search, write a resume and be successful at a job interview.

Talent Acquisition Partner, Ketty Chiang, UNIQLO - Winners of the 2021 Retail Employer Of The Year - Large Category AU

HR Manager, Shannon Aland, GAZMAN - Winners of the 2021 Retail Employer Of The Year - Medium Category AU

The results are in! Find out whose employer brand is a cut above the rest, and have taken the title of Retail Employer Of The Year 2021!

Are you finding it challenging securing the perfect new addition to your team? Or have you found the perfect candidate only to have them change their mind and back out before the start date? Find out here how to combat this.

We chat to our Melbourne Agency Manager Stacey Higgs about what retailers can do to prepare for reopening safely and operating over the coming months

Personalisation for consumers is fast becoming an expected necessity in today's world. The experience it brings makes your customers feel important and valued, shows that you understand their needs and in turn will drive the sales of your product.

Essential skills for a successful retail sales career and how you can develop them!

There comes a point in your job search where you'll need to ask your current manager to be a referee for you.

Moving back to life as we know, what habits should we keep that COVID has taught us?

Now is the time to come together as a community and #supportlocal

Foot traffic is open for business, here's how to entice customers back into your store.

How to reopen with ensuring your customers and team feel safe at all times.

Having structure in your day while being at home is a crucial part of managing your mental health

A balanced diet is one of the most positive contributions you can manage to help with stress reduction

Now more than ever we need to prioritize our mental health. These simple steps are a good starting point.

Resources to help answer any legal questions you may be asking while leading your business through COVID-19

Don't let your resume get lost in a sea of applicants. Read here how to stand out from the crowd.

Retaining a high level of engagement and the environment where colleagues can still chat, laugh and blow off some steam is more important than ever.

Staying connected to our team, clients and candidates is essential. These are the tools were using.

How to re-market yourself for a new opportunity outside your current industry.

Hard conversations are inevitable, ensure you're prepared to handle these in the best possible way.

An unexpected change to your job, whether that be reduced hours or redundancy can be a difficult time to navigate.

Guidance on how to handle tough staff decisions amidst the current climate.

Given the current circumstances with Covid-19, you may be faced with redundancy, reduced working hours or stuck at home in isolation. Using this spare time could be a career-defining opportunity to upskill.

Got a video interview coming up? We've got you covered with the best tips and tricks.

Here are some of the great perks on offer for retail employees right now!

We've compiled a list of the most common questions candidates ask their potential future employer, and how to answer them.

Closely examine and uncover salary benchmarks, motivation...

2020 Retail Employer of the Year - Finalists & Winners...

We asked our candidates what they think the benefits are of using an agency like Retailworld for their job hunt. Here’s the scoop! 

Head of People, Jason Heap from Lowes, 2019 Retail Employer of the Year Finalist and Large Category Category Winner (AUS)...

To assist your sourcing strategy, we've compiled a list of talent sources we think are worth considering! 

Area Coach, Jody Stephens from Spark, 2019 Retail Employer of the Year Finalist and Medium Category Category Winner (NZ)...

Talent and Onboarding Manager, Nicole Murphy from Spendless Shoes, 2019 Retail Employer of the Year Finalist and Medium Category Category Winner (AUS)...

GM of People & Capability, Wendy from Foodstuffs North Island, 2019 Retail Employer of the Year Finalist and Large Category Winner (NZ)...

Signs an employee is gearing up to exit can go completely under your radar. Or, the warning signs are blatantly obvious!

Identifying the ideal candidate should involve more than refreshing position descriptions. A vacancy is an opportunity to tidy up the expectations of the skills, experience, and personal qualities required to do the job.

Expanding your recruitment search strategy to a wider talent pool beyond Retail is thinking outside the box.

"Who would win in a fight between The Hulk and Superman?"

Learn how to handle this in your resume.

So with all of the hype around Marie Kondo, its made us question if the KonMari Method can be applied in the workplace? Can we identify those employees that ‘spark joy’ and hold on to them, and can we identify those that don’t?

These tips aren’t rocket science, likewise, adapting and making progress with any of the tips above won't cause change overnight. Although hopefully...

We're dedicated retail recruitment specialists, passionate about providing relevant and credible employment trends and market insights.

As a job seeker, managing counteroffers is an awesome position to be in, you’re hot property!

Remember, your manager is human too and has been in your shoes before.

Your employment brand is a glimpse into your organisation’s culture and a reflection of your reputation as an employer.

"Millennials are disruptors, they challenge the norm, push the boundaries, and break the rules"

Seeking to understand us appears to be the challenge, but it’s only in doing so that you’ll uncover our positive’s, take us in your stride, and capitalise on what we have to offer as a generation.

‘Millennials’, the 'Me' generation, ‘Generation Next’, ‘Generation Y’.

Your personal brand is a key contributor to the progression and success of your career.

You'd be surprised to know how many people forget even the most simple details from their resumes...