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The longer the position remains vacant, the higher the cost. Fill those roles fast with Retailworld!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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?"

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...

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