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Investing in local organisations that invest in local people: HOBAN Recruitment sponsors MSCWA 40th Anniversary HOBAN Recruitment is a ‘Silver Sponsor’ of MSCWA’s 40th Anniversary MSCWA provides support to diverse community groups across Western Australia HOBAN Recruitment is proud to be supporting the Multicultural Services Centre of Western Australia (MSCWA) for its upcoming 40th anniversary….

HOBAN Recruitment’s National Sales Manager Andrew Green reviews the state of the labour market for October. October was the month for records, good and bad. Whether it’s Melbourne ending a world-leading number of days in lockdown, or it being the record-shattering number of job vacancies posted on SEEK in its 23+ year history. A lot…

As the summer months arrive, you’re probably waiting for your first swim of the warm months. Or maybe you aren’t lucky enough to – we can’t all live in Bondi or Brighton!  Either way, we’ve compiled a great list of our favourite outdoor pools, aquatic centres and swimming holes that are close enough to the…

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions across the country in sight Andrew Green, HOBAN Recruitment’s National Sales Manager reviews, the latest trends in the Australian labour market. As Australia’s largest states rapidly approach various vaccine thresholds to unlock more freedom and the opening up of business and industry, we are expecting to see a change…

Marie Kondo will not be impressed but my house is strewn with post-it notes containing positive messages. It started after I texted a friend when I was having a particularly bad day and had run out of ice-cream. She responded with a photo of a note that read “No feeling is final”. She’d placed the…

The benefits of physical activity on your mind and body One of the best ways to improve your mental health is by building a routine of regular exercise. It’s helped me greatly during some of the more stressful points in my life, and I believe staying fit is equally important for both body and mind….

HOBAN Recruitment is delighted to announce that Strategic Account Manager, Jan Rose has recently been elected to the RCSA Western Australia regional council.   The Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association Australia & New Zealand (RCSA) is the peak body for the recruitment and staffing industry in Australia and New Zealand. The body sets the benchmark…

We all know someone that has a few too many houseplants in their home, it can sometimes feel like walking into a tropical rainforest. There are actually several positive benefits of keeping houseplants in your home directly backed by science. These benefits can include improved sleep, purified air, improved productivity and even reduced allergies. Maybe…

HOBAN Recruitment’s National Sales Manager looks at the latest trends in the labour market. Unemployment rate Decreased to 4.5% Employment Decreased to 13,022,600 Participation rate Decreased to 65.2% Monthly hours worked Decreased by 66,000,000 Underemployment rate Increased to 9.3% Employment to population ratio Decreased to 62.2% Data obtained from ABS ‘Labour Force, Australia August 2021’…