Posts by Shelley Sullivan
Horner Recruitment appoints new General Manager
Announcement Horner welcomes new General Manager I’m very pleased to announce the appointment of Kylie Heffernan to the role of General Manager of the Horner business, effective Monday, 17th August 2020. Kylie comes to us with 24 years experience in the national recruitment scene, primarily in Melbourne, and will add a new level of rigour…
Read More7 questions to consider when choosing an outplacement services provider
How to choose the right Outplacement Services / Career Transition Services provider for your organisation Is your organisation considering making redundancies due to restructuring, downsizing or closing due to the coronavirus pandemic? Has or will the reduction in JobKeeper payments affect your business? Laying off staff is never easy for the employer or the employee…
Read MoreDid you miss our webinar on the new Workplace Manslaughter Laws?
Victoria’s tough new Workplace Manslaughter Laws may affect you. Horner recently hosted a webinar on the topic of the new Victorian Workplace Manslaughter Laws with guest speaker Gina Capasso of KHQ Lawyers, an expert lawyer in workplace health and safety laws, and Peter Langford, Horner Director as the Facilitator. The recording of the webinar is available as a video on demand.…
Read MoreBook your EOFY Temporary Staff Now
Busy preparing for the EOFY? Does your business need some extra assistance to help get everything done in time? We can provide you with experienced and professional temporary / casual staff whether you need them to help out for 1 day or a week or a long term contract. Should you require a permanent staff…
Read MoreLatest Hiring Trends
In line with keeping our candidates and clients informed of hiring trends, we’ve asked Senior Horner Consultant, Ben Hutchison, to share his latest advice for candidates looking for new career opportunities… “Pursuing new employment during the era of COVID-19 is requiring many candidates to adapt to new recruitment techniques. With recruitment processes subject to social…
Read MoreHorner Recruitment leadership on our 45 years of experience
Horner Recruitment leadership on our 45 years of experience: clients & candidates and the keys to our success We’re celebrating 45 years in business in 2020, which is a significant achievement, so we’ve asked Maria Karpetis (Projects Manager) and Phil Webster (Operations Manager), to share their insights on this amazing milestone and what it means…
Read MoreFederal Court Decision of WorkPac v Rossato Affirms Skene Decision
On 20 May 2020, the Full Federal Court handed down the long-awaited decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato, a case which sought to resolve the casual employee ‘double dipping’ decision of Skene v WorkPac. In a unanimous decision of the three judges, the full court found that Mr Rossato was ‘other than a casual’ under the Fair Work Act and, therefore, entitled to annual leave, personal leave, compassionate leave and public holiday payments for the…
Read MoreFREE WEBINAR: Workplace Manslaughter Laws
Victoria’s tough new Workplace Manslaughter Laws may affect you. With the potential of imprisonment of up to 20 years for individuals and fines of up to $16.5 million for companies, it is critical for all businesses, regardless of size or industry, to understand and prepare for these new laws. As the new Victorian workplace manslaughter laws commence on 1st July…
Read MoreWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work – 28 April 2020
World Day for Safety and Health at Work Today, Tuesday 28 April 2020, is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day. Of course, at Horner the safety and health of our Horner community is important every day. World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day is…
Read MoreIs your organisation pivoting due to the coronavirus pandemic?
We’re here to help. Perhaps your organisation has been able to adapt by creating new or different products/services that are in demand to support Australia at this challenging time. Or you’ve actually had an increase in demand for your products or services. We know many of you are now working from home so with things…
Read More10 Tips for Working from Home
Are you working from home (WFH) or planning to work from home? Here are Horner’s 10 tips for working at home, safely and productively! Set up a dedicated workspace at home. Always remember safety first! Set up your workspace ergonomically, with an appropriate five star office chair, well lit, and ensure there are no hazards (i.e. electrical cords…
Read MoreHorner’s 7 Tips to ace your next video interview
Video Interviewing Tips The ability to shine in a video interview requires some skills and savvy beyond basic job interview best practices. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a significant increase in the number of interviews being conducted by video rather than in-person for permanent roles as well as temporary, casual and contract…
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