2018 delivers great results but....
Posted by Nigel Harse FRCSA
on 25 March 2019
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Staff churn continues to make or break recruitment firms as 2019 find its rhythm
The aim of every recruitment agency is to make a profit and the vast majority of firms in Australia and New Zealand achieved this in 2018. In fact, 95% of the recruitment agencies reporting to us made profits ...
| Posted in: Business Profitability Recruitment Agency Profit Staff Turnover Staffing and Recruitment |
The high cost of churn hurts as smaller agencies fail to ride the perm wave
Posted by Nigel Harse FRCSA
on 19 February 2019
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"The recruitment industry in Australia is booming. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that I've never seen it this good. Demand for permanent roles is high, business confidence is strong and interest rates are low." - the opening lines of my blog last month
I've said i...
I've said i...
| Posted in: Perm Sales in Australia Staff Turnover Staffing and Recruitment |
The Artisan, The Millennial and the Stock Take.
Posted by Nigel Harse FRCSA
on 8 January 2019
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If you enjoy a bit of retail therapy, then this time of year is a gift. From boxing day sales that seem to relentlessly extend well into the new year, to a litany of email alerts that shower us with limited offers and exclusive discount codes, the retail industry is super charged post festive sea...
| Posted in: Successful Recruitment Staffing and Recruitment |
There's no time quite like the present
Posted by Nigel Harse FRCSA
on 16 December 2018
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On the first day of Christmas my client gave to me,
a placement with a big flat fee.
On the second day of Christmas my client gave to me,
Two temporary contracts
and a placement with a big flat fee.
On the third day of Christmas my client gave to me,
Three job referrals
Two temporary contr...
a placement with a big flat fee.
On the second day of Christmas my client gave to me,
Two temporary contracts
and a placement with a big flat fee.
On the third day of Christmas my client gave to me,
Three job referrals
Two temporary contr...
| Posted in: Return On Investment Perm Sales in Australia Insights Blog |
Don't let a boom send you bust!
Posted by Nigel Harse FRCSA
on 9 November 2018
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Data from the latest SIM and Apositive Insights Poll highlights agencies are at risk during strong market conditions
While the first 6 months of 2018 have proven to be the best in a decade, buoyant market conditions demand a tightly run ship. You need to be driving what's happening ins...
While the first 6 months of 2018 have proven to be the best in a decade, buoyant market conditions demand a tightly run ship. You need to be driving what's happening ins...
| Posted in: Business Profitability Recruitment Agency Profit Staff Turnover Staffing and Recruitment |
APSCo 2018 Remuneration Survey
Posted by Nigel Harse FRCSA
on 29 October 2018
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2018 Professional Staffing and Recruitment Sector Remuneration Report
Staffing Industry Metrics and recruitment sector supporters HHMC Global are collaborating on this important project and are calling for participants for the Professional Staffing & Recruitment Sector Remuneration Rep...
| Posted in: Return On Investment Staffing and Recruitment |
Staffing Industry Metrics offers a great discount to APSCo Members
Posted by Nigel Harse FRCSA
on 8 October 2018
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APSCo Members receive a $1,000 discount on their annual SIM subscription plus the added benefit of being able to compare results against sector peers. Staffing Industry Metrics is a business intelligence platform created exclusively for staffing and recruitment agencies. Tracking y...
| Posted in: Business Profitability Performance Metrics Market Growth Team Size Staffing and Recruitment |
How profitable was FY18 for Australian recruitment agencies?
Posted by Nigel Harse FRCSA
on 25 September 2018
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We all like to think we run a good recruitment agency and for many of you, the ultimate measure of our performance tends to be with a sharp focus on annual profit growth.
Now, with the Australian financial year well and truly behind us, it's time to take a look back at last year's pro...
| Posted in: Return On Investment Business Profitability Insights Blog Recruitment Agency Profit |
APSCo Awards 2018 - Entries close 31st August 2018
Posted by Nigel Harse FRCSA
on 27 August 2018
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Staffing Industry Metrics are proud sponsors of the APSCo Awards
Sponsors of the Annual Leadership Award - Staffing Industry Metrics shares the facts on what team excellence looks like and what it takes to be the best. APSCo are committed to identifying, promoting and celebrating bes...
| Posted in: Staffing and Recruitment |
As the EOFY approaches, has your recruitment agency mastered the productivity-profit equation?
Posted by Nigel Harse FRCSA
on 27 June 2018
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It's no laughing matter when NFI is the sum of your financial literacy!
This month we throw the spotlight on Gross Profit Per Person and take a closer look at the important management information hidden within this powerful metric. Read our current APositive Insights blog for the ...
| Posted in: Business Profitability Insights Blog Performance Metrics Operational costs Market Growth Team Size Staffing and Recruitment |