Lindy Alexander
Lindy Alexander is a freelance writer and researcher. She has a PhD from The University of Melbourne and, being a 'solopreneur', Lindy is interested in all things business.
Author's Posts
What you need to know about interview questions
From the best question styles to things you should never ask, here's what to know about interview questions.
Hiring process
3 minutes
A simple guide to workplace flexibility
Workplace flexibility
What progress means to employees – and how you can help
Progress isn't one-size-fits-all. Here's how to help your people move forward in ways that matter to...
Performance management
3 minutes
How to help your team as they problem solve
Employees often need a little support when it comes to problem solving. Here's how you can provide it.
Engaging your workforce
3 minutes
Who should write the job ad in your business?
Learn more about who should write job ads in your business and when should you call for help.
Job ad writing
3 minutes
3 tips to help you recognise and reward employees
Employees want to feel like their work matters – here’s how you can show them.
Performance management
2 min
Staffing over the holiday season: What’s legal and what’s not?
Legal
4 minutes
How to manage employees with different personalities
Do personality differences make things difficult for your team? These strategies could help.
Performance management
3 minutes
Everything you need to know about defining your company’s values
Company values matter to candidates. Here's how to...
Workplace culture
3 minutes
Job titles: why they matter more than you think
We found out what job titles mean to candidates and employees, and why it's...
Job ad writing
2 minutes
The top 5 factors you should be including in your job ads
We asked, candidates answered. Here's what to include in your job ad to attract the right person for the...
Job ad writing
3 minutes
Should your pay policy be more transparent?
Many candidates want employers to be more open about salaries. Experts discuss the pros and cons.
Salary and benefits
3 minutes
How many of these top work perks do you offer employees?
We asked employees about their most desired benefits and here’s what they said.
Workplace culture
3 minute
Are candidates seeing your job ad? Make these changes
A great job ad should be a magnet for great talent. Here’s how to boost your ad to attract the best...
Job ad writing
4 minutes
How many interviews are too many? We reveal the ideal interview process
Simple, efficient hiring is a must in a competitive employment market. Find out how to streamline the process.
Interviews
2.5 minutes
Why candidates aren’t applying for your job
No applications? We reveal the top obstacles that may be stopping prospective candidates in their tracks.
Hiring process
3 minutes
Cut through the clutter: How to manage too many applications
Swamped by applications? Find out how you can shape the hiring process to cut through to the best candidates.
Hiring process
3 minutes
Why employees leave their jobs (and what you can do to make them stay)
Losing a good employee is never easy, but knowing why people resign can give you the opportunity to address the...
Performance management
3 minutes
The pros and cons of group interviews
Group interviews can be efficient and offer valuable insight. But they need consideration...
Interviews
3 minutes
Why your hiring strategy needs to change as you go from start-up to SME
Transitioning from start-up to SME? It’s important to tailor your hiring strategy. Find out how.
Screening candidates
3 minutes
Why do employees leave their jobs?
It’s important to figure out the root cause of why employees leave. We dig deeper, and share talent...
Performance management
3 minutes
Everything you need to know to holiday-proof your business
A relaxing break is a hard dream to achieve for many business owners. We explore key strategies to make it...
Future of work
3 minutes
The pros and cons of psychometric testing
What is psychometric testing, and what can it offer employers looking to recruit? We explore the process.
Hiring process
3 minutes
Why candidates will be changing careers in the next 12 months
Learn why more than half of Australian employees are considering a future career change.
Talent acquisition
3 minutes
Why a 'career changer' could be your next great hire
There are huge benefits to thinking outside the box and hiring candidates who are changing careers.
Talent acquisition
2 minutes
The top 5 benefits of employing mature-age graduates
We look at what drives older graduates, and the key skills and knowledge they can bring to your business.
Talent acquisition
3 minutes
What is work-life balance? Two organisations getting it right
There's a buzz around the importance of work-life balance, but what does it look like in practice?
Wellness at work
3 minutes
The A-Z of performance reviews
We explore what employers need to know about the performance review process.
Performance management
3 minutes
How to remove bias from job ads
Having trouble finding the right candidate? You could be keeping top people from the role due to bias and not know...
Job ad writing
3 minutes
Are your employees wasting time at work?
We asked candidates to reveal how they waste time and procrastinate, and share how employers can help them avoid...
Performance management
2 minutes
Why you should be keeping a close eye on your job ad
You’ve got your job ad online, but what if you get few or no responses?
Job ad writing
2 minutes
Why choosing the right salary level for your job ad is so important
Find out why including salary information can help employers target the most relevant candidates.
Salary and benefits
2 minutes
How PwC is changing the face of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are mostly associated with trade occupations, but an initiative at PwC is changing that....
Talent acquisition
3 minutes
How to attract great candidates on a budget
We explore how businesses can appeal to top talent without a huge recruitment budget.
Talent acquisition
3 minutes
Why giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates is so important
Half of candidates have not heard back after a job application. Remedying this can avoid damaging brand and...
Candidate experience
3 minutes
The importance of keywords in job ads
More than a third of job seekers use keywords. We share how keywords can help the right people find your ad.
Job ad writing
2 minutes
4 core skills you should look for in your next employee
With job applications set to peak in early 2018, now is the time to hire candidates on their core skills and...
Screening candidates
3 minutes
Hiring employees versus contractors: What you need to know
What are the key differences between these types of engagement, and what do employers need to know? We...
Legal
2 minutes
The one quality you should be looking for in your next candidate
Should you consider a candidate's passion, not just their experience? We explore what this quality can bring...
Screening candidates
2 minutes
Why you should consider hiring a candidate outside of your industry
We explore the industries where candidates are keen for a change, and where they want to move to.
Talent acquisition
2 minutes
Leaders share their number one interview question (and why they ask it)
We got some of Australia's leading HR professionals to share their favourite interview question...
Interviews
2 minutes
How a great parental leave program can help your business stand out
Generous parental leave practices are a huge incentive to employees wanting work-life balance.
Talent acquisition
3 minutes
The top icebreaker interview questions you should be asking
Opening questions aren’t just small talk – they can set the tone for the whole interview.
Interviews
2 minutes
The great debate: Are cover letters still relevant?
With more candidate profiles, history and qualifications accessible online, are cover letters now a thing of the...
Screening candidates
3 minutes
Internships: How to hire within the law
Find out what you need to know to ensure you engage interns within the bounds of the law.
Legal
3 minutes
What to do when an employee asks for a pay rise
We explore the steps employers should take in weighing up and responding to pay rise requests.
Salary and benefits
2 minutes
Are there good candidates behind bad resumes?
We explore which resume mistakes are forgivable, and when you should move on to the next candidate.
Screening candidates
3 minutes
The best interview questions to ask candidates
Wondering what to ask candidates in an interview? We explain the key question types, and what to look for in...
Interviews
4 minutes
Can you ask that? Illegal interview questions revealed
What questions are recruiters and employers legally allowed to ask? Here’s what to avoid, and what to ask.
Interviews
3 minutes
What you need to know about reference checks
Reference checks can take time, but they’re a critical part of recruiting. Here’s how to get the most...
Screening candidates
3 minutes
The most common lies candidates tell in interviews
Learn what prospective employees are willing to conceal, and how you can tease out the truth.
Interviews
3 minutes
How and when to use psychometric assessments
They can give a glimpse of a candidate’s ability. Find out what psychometric assessments can do and when to...
Screening candidates
3 minutes
3 questions to ask about resume gaps
Not all gaps on a resume are negative. We explore which gaps should raise a red flag and why you should be open...
Interviews
3 minutes
CAUTION: The warning signs of a bad candidate
We reveal the red flags to look out for during the hiring process to help you make the right choice in candidate.
Screening candidates
3 minutes