Creating key performance indicators (KPIs) for non-revenue-generating roles in the financial services sector can be challenging. However, aligning these KPIs with overarching organisational goals can provide valuable insights into business growth and foster employee...

In recent years, the concept of hybrid working has gained significant traction, especially in the financial services sector. At Godfrey Group, we’ve noted a considerable increase in the demand for hybrid work models, driven by both employee preferences and evolving...

In the modern workplace, diversity is not just about culture or gender – it's also about age. At Godfrey Group, we’ve observed a significant trend where forward-thinking companies gain a competitive edge by embracing age diversity. Defined as 45 years and over by the...

In the competitive arena of financial services, finding the right investment analyst is a game-changer for your company’s success. However, sifting through candidates to find that perfect match is easier said than done. At Godfrey Group, we excel in linking...

Dreaming of a long weekend? Some Australians get one every week – with full-time pay. The concept of 4-day work weeks isn't new, but it has been gaining significant traction, especially in the finance sector. If you're a business owner contemplating this shift, you...

The ever-evolving nature of financial services has seen a big shift in consumer-compliance regulations, such as anti-money laundering laws and corporate accounting mandates, and with intense competition in the market, identifying and managing regulatory risk has never...

As a manager, team Leader or HR professional, attracting top talent is essential for the growth and success of your company. You’ve no doubt by now figured out that to compete in today's competitive job market, you need to offer more than just a competitive salary....

In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, technology has emerged as a catalyst for transformation across industries, delivering a profound impact on efficiency and growth. However, despite Australia being one of the world’s top 10 FinTech markets, some...

In the wake of Covid-19, amidst talent shortages and rising inflation as well as the preference for hybrid working arrangements, many of the businesses we work with are seeking the best way to remain profitable and ensure operations are efficient. As such, some of our...

Success in the financial services and wealth management sector is heavily dependent on the quality of talent you bring in. However, hiring professionals who can contribute to your business goals and objectives can be challenging; this is where recruiters come in. By...

When it comes to recruiting talent in the financial services and wealth management industry, trust and expertise are paramount, particularly in the current climate when hiring new talent is proving to be a challenge for many firms. For this reason, employers must...

In the spirit of Sydney WorldPride, we thought it an appropriate time to address the value of diversity in workplaces and how embracing all genders, sexual orientations, ages, ethnicities, religions, and abilities is vital to creating successful businesses that thrive...

When times get tough in business, difficult decisions have to be made, and sometimes that means letting go of employees for the business to remain financially viable. Let’s take the technology sector, for example. Right now, many global tech companies are letting go...

2023 is set to be a big year, but while there are many exciting things on the horizon for the next 12 months, it’s important to be aware of potential challenges facing the industry, and what this means when recruiting new talent. We believe that by being aware and...

We have arrived at the beginning of another new year, and as we all get back into the swing of things at work, now is the time to consider our business goals and how we can improve and grow for 2023 and beyond. As a leading financial services and wealth management...

After what has been a whirlwind past three years, we are now looking to 2023 and what it has in store for the financial services and wealth management industry. Amidst the current volatile economic environment and turbulent market, there is still considerable...

The financial services industry was already facing a skills shortage prior to Covid-19. Yet now, a staggering 75% of C-Suite Executives in the accounting and financial services sector are concerned about the scarcity of skills within the industry, tightening the...

How do you know if you’ve found the perfect person for a job? Is it their skills? Education? Experience? No doubt, you probably have a vision of what the ideal candidate looks like. But what if we told you to disregard that vision completely? Many of us can...

Diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI for short, is a policy introduced by workplaces to enhance employment opportunities and reduce discrimination. The business case for diversity has been around since the 1960’s and the benefits are tangible. So in many ways, it’s...

What is Quiet Quitting? Thanks to Tik Tok, 'quiet quitting' has become quite the buzz term. But what is it? And what does it mean for businesses? In essence, quiet quitting indicates that employees are no longer going above and beyond their role requirements. While...

As recruiters, we are always searching for the best talent for your business. But what actually is the criteria for 'the best talent'? It might be easy to assume the best talent is someone with all the necessary qualifications, an impeccable reputation, and strong...

So, you've found a candidate that seems to know their stuff, has a good attitude and presents well, but you notice a gap in their resume. Does that mean they should no longer be considered? In short, no. Career breaks or gaps should not discourage employers from...

Hiring a new addition to your team is an exciting prospect, however, we are continually seeing this process clouded by stress due to the dire skills shortage. While many of us wish that hiring new people would fix all the problems in a business, it is just not...

Have you been unable to find the perfect candidate for a role? Then it may be time to reassess your hiring model and investigate avenues that you may not have considered. The reality of recruitment is that hiring is no longer just a matter of posting a job with your...

Work-life balance is a phrase we hear being thrown around a lot, and as a specialist recruiter, we notice that many of our candidates are putting it at the top of their priority list when seeking their next role. But what actually is work-life balance? And how can it...

With extensive talent shortages in the financial services sector and continued shifts in the job landscape, finding the right candidates can be difficult. In a bid to better compete for talent, astute business owners now rely more heavily on specialist recruiters to...

A bump in a recent hiring process, which centered on the issue of disclosure of a prior mental health issue by a candidate, prompted me to delve a little more into the question of whether someone should disclose these personal issues during an interview. Or, in fact,...

A resume is not a person. It is a shortcut, a list of facts, a ‘book cover’ that all too often is used to judge the ‘book’ without any real understanding of the whole person—or their potential to become a top tier employee. At a time when there are candidate...

Your mission: To find the very best candidate for the job. You understand the skills, education, expertise and experience required. In fact, you know exactly the type of person who would make a great fit for the position. Or do you? If what we know about unconscious...

An ethical, transparent approach to recruiting people for your organisation is important and expected. When a potential senior hire sits down at a job interview, it’s not unreasonable that they should expect to learn as much about your organisation as you learn about...

If you want to maintain the most vibrant, engaged and enthusiastic workforce, refusing to acknowledge the power of professional development could be tantamount to burying your head in the sand. Short-sighted business leaders often see professional development as a...