Human Recruitment in a Roller Coaster Economy

Kingston Human Capital
As we get used to the new normal of the world, the playbook for business picking up the pieces from the shock of what has gone down is a challenging one.


This HR playbook has no precedence. Some businesses are rapidly surging while the vast majority are in forced hibernation.


In these radically different times, there are many services we offer that can be of use to the business, beyond that of the traditional full placement service.

What was normal is now no longer, and we have released a range of options to help you with today’s reality.


Help with understanding the rapid changes to employment.

Changes are coming by the day, brought upon by the Federal and State government quick responses. What does this mean for employers? We provide you with strategic advice on what these raft of changes mean for employers.

 

Rapid Response Shortlisting and Applicant Processing.

We will shortlist your job applications and build you a shortlist within 48 hours. For businesses currently overwhelmed, this process ensures you get quality people in rapid time.

 

Remote WH&S inspections.

Did you know you are still liable for your employees while working from home? Are they safe? Are you insured?

We help you build policies and get your remote workforce compliant with the legal obligations that expected of your business.

 

Advice on how to manage a remote team.

As we move into multiple weeks of work from home, the issues are starting to evolve.

 

  • How to manage a remote team.
  • How to drive productivity.
  • How to monitor KPIs.
  • How to track work hours.
  • How to counsel employs that are not complying.How to provide praise and feedback in the digital world.

 

Reference Checking And Criminal background Checking.

Businesses that are currently scaling up need help. Our team is skilled at doing this and can quickly work through a large number of applicants at speed to match your critical requirements.

 

Onboarding Services.

Our team can work with your new hires to make sure they are thoroughly onboarded and orientated. We will use your materials and collateral, or develop it for you. We take your employees through a comprehensive preparation process, so they are well prepared and ready to rock on day one.

 

Temp recruitment.

Temps are critical for business that is booming right now. But what about as we face the real possibility of a term of homeschooling?

Homeschooling is way harder than school holiday time as grandparents cannot assist like they usually do in a school holiday scenario and as a result full attention.

 

Permanent recruitment services.

We appreciate that many industries have been hit hard. Still, for sectors experiencing an unprecedented surge, we can help you find executive staff quickly to deal with the explosion in demand.

In these challenging times, our dedicated team are here to help. Please feel welcome to contact us if you wish to have a complimentary chat about how we can hel
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