Wellness will be the focus of four free webinars RCSA has planned for members during April and May. RCSA Learning and Development Manager, Cheryll Seslija, said GroundWork leader Bec Mitchell would present the webinars aimed at helping members get through the COVID-19 crisis. The subject of the first webinar, to be broadcast for one hour from 12.30pm on April 29, will be Mind Fitness through COVID-19. Other webinars in the series will be: May 5, 8.30am-9am: Mindful meditation to boost your energy May 12, 1pm-1.30pm: Healthy at work stretch class May 19, 2pm-2.30pm: Mindful meditation for relaxation For details on other COVID-19 resources go to RCSA.com.au

In light of the escalation of the Coronavirus threat to workplaces across Australia and New Zealand, RCSA is committed to doing everything it can to keep members fully informed with accurate, reliable information through articles, expert analysis, webinars, podcasts and videos. The landing page on the website RCSA.com.au is now home to a range of information on the virus itself, its possible impact on the recruitment and staffing industry and how RCSA members can deal with issues affecting their staff and clients. The topics covered include everything from working from home procedures to how to keep your staff and clients safe. RCSA staff are working on new podcasts and webinars while also l

The Brief magazine sat down with Prime Super’s Melbourne-based Regional Manager, Jess Saxena, to discuss her personal life, her career and the superannuation challenges facing RCSA members during the COVID-19 crisis. Watch Jess' video here. Q: Tell us about Jess Saxena away from work. A: Ever since I arrived in Australia (to study MBA in info Systems, almost 20 years ago), I have been fascinated by the great Australian outdoors. Any time I can get away from work, you will find me exploring this beautiful country. Campervan trips, long walks, family beach days and bike rides are favourites. We, Saxenas are early risers and try to make the most of the day. Sometimes I wish I had more time to

If Yvonne Tay-Corbett has her way, she will leave a lasting legacy in New Zealand’s tech recruitment industry. She may be one of the younger brigade herself, but the Manager of Technology at Robert Walters Auckland is focused on ensuring the industry does more to help tech graduates coming through the ranks. Which is why, for the past two years, she has organised a “hackathon” to expose the next generation of top tech talent to potential employers. Hackathons are events at which talented people come together in teams, usually with others they don’t know or haven’t worked with before, and work on an assigned real-world problem by brainstorming concepts and finding solutions. They then pitch t

On the surface, Henry Smith leads two very different lives. But you don’t have to dig too deeply to see there is a significant crossover between his life as an elite athlete and his work as a talent engagement specialist. Juggling both careers is a mammoth task but in the two years he has been with Melbourne firm Six Degrees Executive, Henry has discovered a lifetime in athletics has equipped him with skills which are invaluable in the workplace. Maybe surprisingly, he says his working life has also made him a better athlete – and not just because it pays the bills. Henry joined the Six Degrees graduate program in 2018 and became a permanent, full-time staff member after 12 months. He is now

Cameron Norton was a Principal Consultant with Davidson’s Executive and Boards team when he was named SEEK’s 2019 Recruitment Consultant of the Year. In January 2020, Cameron moved to Expert360 to take on the role of Enterprise Sales Manager and to grow the Victorian market for the online talent platform geared towards experts in their field. The SEEK Award was a fitting honour for Cameron, who was one of the first consultants in Australia to embrace the use of video throughout his recruitment processes with a goal of enhancing his service to clients and improving the overall candidate experience. The Brief spent five minutes talking with Cameron about his career – past, present and future.

To say that a lot has changed recently would be the understatement of the century. For all SMEs, including those in the recruitment, consulting and staffing space, the current state of play is changing constantly. With the overwhelming amount of information released – a lot of it misleading and contradictory – it’s easy to feel confused and rightly scared about how the impact of COVID-19 will affect the life blood of your business – your cash flow. I want to cut through the clutter, present the facts and outline some simple, proactive and positive steps you can take now to help your business survive Coronavirus. So, how does what’s happening in the economy affect your recruitment, consulting

Wellness will be the focus of four new webinars RCSA has planned for New Zealand members during May. RCSA Learning and Development Manager, Cheryll Seslija, said Brenda James would present the free webinars aimed at helping members manage their wellbeing during the COVID-19 crisis. The subject of the first free webinar, to be broadcast on May 6, will be Awareness and Optimism. Other webinars in the series will be: May 13: Healing and Positivity May 20: Knowing Your Values May 27: Confidence For details on other COVID-19 resources go to RCSA.com.au

In an effort to keep Australian members updated on COVID-19 stimulus packages, RCSA has provided members with an updated copy of the Employer Guide to JobKeeper, released by ACCI with whom RCSA has been working to represent members’ interests with government. The $1,500 per fortnight JobKeeper payment announced on Monday, March 30, will be paid directly to employers to help them keep staff on the books. ACCI has prepared its guide on the payment to explain and answer some of the more common questions employers may have around the scheme, including eligibility criteria and the payment process. RCSA has also provided members with a copy of the ACCI’s latest COVID-19 Employer Guide, which looks

RCSA members will receive topical and expert advice on how to survive and thrive during the COVID-19 crisis in an interactive virtual micro-conference to be held later next month, spanning the recruitment and staffing industry in Australia and New Zealand. The RCSA events team has been engaging with thought leaders and innovators from within, and beyond, the industry to ensure the May 28 digital event is well placed to provide ongoing and real value to members during this time. RCSA Re-Form, as it will be known, will be a virtual conference for owners, consultants, managers and operations to share, adapt, compare and dare to do things differently for the good of our people, our firms and our

RCSA is filming an ongoing series of video podcasts to keep members informed on how best to deal with the Coronavirus. RCSA CEO Charles Cameron said three podcasts, dubbed “COVIDeo-19”, were being filmed every week until the pandemic has passed. Seven COVIDEO-19 podcasts have so far been posted on the RCSA website, featuring a wealth of information on how members can “navigate the difficult waters that is the COVID-19 pandemic”. Guests have so far included Chris White from 888X, Peter Langham from Scottish Pacific, Frank Ribuot from Randstad, Greg Savage and Seek’s Con Marchesan. “Three times a week we will explore the world of staffing and recruitment done differently – done creatively,” Ch

During the difficult times created by COVID-19, it is more important than ever that employers monitor the mental and emotional wellbeing of their staff. Benestar Group, RCSA’s preferred Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, are experts in workforce wellness and individual wellbeing and have provided a guide to help RCSA members understand the process of building resilience in their teams. What is resilience? Resilience refers to our ability to effectively deal with difficult or highly stressful situations. It can be characterised as the ability to utilise our skills, strengths and resources to cope with and recover from challenges. Resilient people are often able to: Keep going in the

As the recruitment and staffing sector continues to focus on supporting their clients and candidates, RCSA has made the difficult decision to extend the cut-off date for the 2020 RCSA Industry Awards nominations. The cut-off date for applications to be lodged has been extended to Friday April 24, 2020 at 5pm AEDT and finalists will now be announced on Wednesday June 10, 2020. Members who have already submitted your entry, can edit it until the new cut-off date. RCSA CEO, Charles Cameron, has encouraged RCSA members to take advantage of the extension to complete their nominations as he believes the awards are an important way to acknowledge the industry’s achievements and celebrate the valuab