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Leadership Series (Part 1) Motivating Employees

Organisational success & employee happiness – can both be achieved?
In a word…Yes!

‘Fit – Fit – Fit’ is to recruitment as ‘Location – Location – Location’ is to real estate…

I cut my teeth many moons ago as a young recruiter on the saying ‘Can do?’ ‘Will do?’ Will fit?’

How you recruit does affect your brand – for richer or for poorer!

Some recruitment industry commentators say that recruitment is an ‘art’, others refer to the process as a ‘science’.

The Hidden High Costs of Poor Recruitment Practices

Recruitment may not be rocket science but it is an art requiring experience and know-how otherwise the stakes can be too high…

Teams – are yours Adding to or Subtracting from the Bottom Line?

Many organisations are acutely aware of just how important their people are to their overall performance…

Artificial Intelligence, a Recruitment Panacea or Problematic?

Having been in the recruitment sector for 28 years I have seen it all, from the days when the sum…

Candidate Skills – Are you just rolling the dice?

Organisations that don’t conduct candidate assessments before employing staff, run the risk of having under-skilled staff that jeopardise productivity.

Is your organisation experiencing a tight candidate market?

It can be frustrating not to mention time consuming when the recruitment process does not deliver quality applicants quick time!

Recruiting but time poor?

So many employers approach a recruitment project without a lot of planning or forethought. The repercussions of a poor hiring decision can be detrimental…

Skills Testing Increases Recruitment Accuracy

Skills Testing Increases Recruitment Accuracy Companies that don’t rely on effective hard and soft skill testing before employing staff, run the risk of having under-skilled staff that jeopardise productivity levels and can end up costing the company time and money in training, staff turnover and re-employment. Through my many years of recruitment, I have seen […]

What others are saying

I have great respect for McCormack Employment Services, your down to earth & genuine interest in your applicants and that you have always treated me with dignity & respect for which I am also most grateful.

Anita S. - Executive Assistant

I always found your recruits a higher standard and your screening better.

Peter Ireland - (former Head - Governance, Policy & Risk, Sydney Catholic Schools)

Hey Cheryl,

Loved your insight into motivation, brought back memories. I’ve now been appointed as HSE Advisor for SA in a shared national role. I subscribed to your Leadership Insights Series to start the old grey matter up again.

Steve Francis - (former Retail Management Team, SA)

Cheryl, I just love how professional you are, every step of the way you ace it! A big thank you for your help and guidance.

Nicky Pellegriti - TAS Assistant, MSBC

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for the valuable assistance you’ve given me during my job search, you have generously shared your expertise.

Zoe, P - EA, CAS

I can’t thank you enough for your support in helping me secure the SJOG role, working with you is always such a positive experience!

Lynn Devitt - Casa Venegas, St John of God

I would just like to extend my gratitude for walking alongside me on this journey, thank you a hundred fold.

Abbel Gaspi - Project Officer, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney

We really enjoyed your time with our team, there was much learned about ourselves and each other, thanks again for your wise guidance.

Megan, S - MBTI Workshop

You have been the best recruiter I have met, committed, caring and with a strong work ethic.

Natalie Centoira - Placed candidate

Thanks for your professionalism, support and assistance.

Sonia Perez - Human Resources Manager, Oakhill College

Thank you so much for the opportunity to win the role with Envy Jewellery, I am enjoying it so much that I hope to be here for years to come!

Raewyn Wilson - Customer Service Coordinator, Envy Jewellery

Thanks to Cheryl and the team at McCormack’s for yet again sourcing an appropriate applicant and successfully filling an unusual vacancy at our College. I would not hesitate to recommend their services.

Joanne Kessey - Secretary to Mr Michael Blake, College Principal, Champagnat Catholic College Pagewood

I want to take a moment to thank you for all the support you’ve shown me throughout my job search process. I am so appreciative of not only the way you made me feel at our first meeting but your generosity with your time and resources.

Donna Laney - Senior Administration Officer – Student Services, Mt St Benedict College

Once again Cheryl, you have found a great position that suits my needs and skills. I will be forever grateful to you.

Kerrie Scarpellino - Placed Candidate

I am absolutely thrilled to be offered permanency. I wish to greatly thank you for all the effort in securing this position and for believing in me and encouraging me to move forward.

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