Few observations from the recent Recruittech conference.

Doubt is good. Not surprisingly, there are many cynics as there are converts to the bold new world of online social engagement. In my book, doubters are in a good place – at least they are participating in the conversations and asking additional questions. Indeed, no one really have all the answers, what works for one organisation in one industry may not work for another. Advice from @RigesYounan – “Just try stuff” – best sums up the mindset of early adopters (the brave). The best time to start on social media was, perhaps, five years ago; the next best time is now.  Read more...

Minimum Wage
Employers are happy, unions are not. The Pay Commission has decided to leave Australia’s minimum wage unchanged at $543.78 per week. A minimum wage of $14.31 per hour sounds harsh, but compared to other countries we are not doing too bad. In fact Australia is doing much better than its counterparts in other developed countries. The minimum wage in the US is $6.5 (AU$8.15), in the UK the rate hold firm at £5.73 (AU$11.62) and in Canada it varies from C$8.00 to C$10.00 across different regions. Here’s a comparison of minimum wages across the world.  What do you think? Is Australia’s minimum wage too low, or just enough? Tell us  Read more...