Hayden Small of law firm McCullough Robertson, said he believes a tight labour market is responsible for the increased disputes, as employers look to better protect the value they have built up in their staff.
Whilst many clients shy away from using recruitment agencies due to cost it is interesting to note what the true cost of recruiting a position actually is. When outsourcing can actually become more cost effective leaving the employer to focus on the core areas of their business.
Many think that higher unemployment means it easier to find people for vacancies. Unfortunately it is the opposite with experienced professionals not willing to easily jump ship and more applications means a greater chance of the wrong hire
Now is the time to focus on building a strong employer of choice brand. Actions and decisions that are made now will determine how a business is perceived by candidates in the future.
