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Many financial firms treat the end of financial year as an accounting milestone. In reality, it is one of the most important periods for workplace planning. Budgets are reviewed, growth strategies are finalised, and leadership teams begin making decisions about...

On paper, a senior finance hire looks straightforward. You make the offer, expectations are high, but a few months in, something isn’t working. In financial services, that gap tends to show up quickly because these roles sit so close to reporting, performance, and...

At some point, most financial services businesses face the same decision. A role opens up, or growth creates the need for another layer of leadership, and you have to work out whether the right move is internal progression or an external search. On paper, promoting vs...

When a key role needs to be filled, the pressure to move quickly can lead to one of the most consequential decisions being made on autopilot: which recruitment model to use. Jobs & Skills Australia puts recruitment difficulty for professional roles at 45%—in this...

Most hiring managers know that executive recruitment takes longer than a standard hire. What catches businesses off guard is how much longer… and what happens to the business in the meantime. When a senior role sits open in financial services, the effects are felt...

Executive hiring in financial services doesn’t feel the same as it did a few years ago. Senior roles now carry more responsibility and closer scrutiny, and when an appointment doesn’t work out, the impact is usually felt quickly across the business. From our...

In financial services, change is constant. Regulations shift, client expectations evolve, and teams are often asked to do more with less. Against that backdrop, one thing has become increasingly clear to us at Godfrey Group: the businesses that perform best over time...

A career in wealth management can offer meaningful work, long-term growth, and the chance to make a real impact. But with many skilled candidates vying for top roles, understanding what employers value most can give you an edge. At Godfrey Group, we’ve supported a...

As your business grows, your financial needs become more complex. Managing payroll, BAS, and reconciliations is just the beginning—you need someone who can provide insight, spot risks, and help guide smarter decisions. That’s where hiring the right internal accountant...

Your workplace culture is more than just your perks, posters, and policies—it’s a direct reflection of the people leading the business. And whether you’re aware of it or not, your leadership team is always influencing company culture through their values, behaviours,...

If you’ve tried hiring in the financial services sector lately, you’ve likely felt it: candidates expect more. More balance, more trust, more say in how they work. Workplace flexibility is one of the first things candidates ask about, and one of the biggest reasons...

There’s a lot of talk about AI right now, but when it comes to your team, you might still be wondering what all of this means for your day-to-day operations. In financial services, some businesses are using AI tools to streamline processes, while others are grappling...

Hiring for a leadership role is never as simple as placing a job ad and hoping for the best. Whether you're building out a new team or replacing a key team member, the stakes are high, especially in financial services, where precision, trust, and long-term vision...

Hiring the right person can propel your business forward—but hiring the wrong one? That can set you back in more ways than you might expect. A survey by CareerBuilder found that 74% of companies admit they’ve hired the wrong person for a role—and nearly two-thirds...

Recruitment is one of those tasks that seems straightforward—until you're deep in applications, struggling to find the right candidate, and realising how much time and money the process is draining. Hiring in financial services is particularly complex, with highly...

Running a business means wearing many hats, but when financial complexity starts slowing you down, it’s time to ask yourself: “Do I need a CFO?” Many companies delay hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), assuming they’re only necessary for large corporations. But...

It’s easy to think of recruitment as simply filling an empty seat, but financial services recruitment is about so much more than plugging a gap. It’s about building high-performing teams, aligning talent with your business goals, and planning ahead. In our experience...

Is Your Team Structure Due for a Review? With the new year in full swing, it’s time to ask yourself: is your team structure truly working for you? While financial planning and goal setting often top the priority list in January, the foundation of it all—your team’s...

As a hiring manager or business owner, you're always looking for ways to improve your team and stay ahead of the competition. Have you considered looking beyond traditional applicants for your next hire? In our experience at Godfrey Group, we’ve seen the growing value...

As we begin to settle into our routines in 2025, it is becoming evident that the race for top financial talent is more competitive than ever, so attracting the best candidates is crucial for your company’s success this year. In our experience at Godfrey Group, we’ve...

In wealth management, employee turnover isn’t just a setback—it disrupts continuity, expertise, and the client trust that your success relies on. And while the financial hit is real, turnover can also affect team morale, leaving a lasting (negative) impact. At Godfrey...

At Godfrey Group, we’ve seen firsthand how remote work has evolved from a temporary fix during a global pandemic to a strategic business approach. But is hiring remote workers really the best choice for your company? Remote work can take many forms, from fully remote...

In the financial services industry, an ineffective recruitment and selection process can cost more than just money—it can waste time, hurt your reputation, and create compliance risks. At Godfrey Group, we understand how poor hiring decisions can lead to challenges...

As regulatory demands become more complex and technology and cybersecurity challenges grow, hiring compliance professionals in the financial services industry has never been more critical. With 91% of companies planning to implement continuous compliance in the next...

When it comes to building a successful business, who you hire can make all the difference. In the financial services sector, hiring junior professionals can be an overlooked strategy with tremendous potential.  At Godfrey Group, we've seen firsthand how bringing in...

As the wealth management industry continues to evolve, the importance of nurturing fresh talent has never been greater. In our experience at Godfrey Group, we’ve seen how wealth management internships can offer significant benefits for both businesses and aspiring...

A Chief Operating Officer (COO) is often the unsung hero behind a company’s success, managing everything from daily operations to strategic planning. In our experience at Godfrey Group, the right COO can transform a business by supporting the CEO’s vision and driving...

Succession Planning for Senior Roles: Why You Need to Start Now In a business environment where change is the only constant, planning for your company’s future leadership is more important than ever. In 2021, the "Great Resignation" saw nearly 48 million US workers...

What is Quiet Hiring? The concept of “quiet hiring” has been gaining traction in today’s competitive job market, especially within the financial services sector. At Godfrey Group, we’ve noticed a significant increase in businesses exploring this approach as a way to...

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...