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Our Director Virginia Brookes contributed to the REINSW article this week. Terminating a working relationship can be awkward, but in people management positions it’s part of the job.   Hopefully it’s not something you have to do regularly. However, if it is necessary, you should know your rights and responsibilities.    So, how much notice must be given when b...

Virginia Brookes, knows what kind of skills contribute to industrious offices. Based in Sydney, the Director of the boutique real estate recruitment agency shares her top tips when looking to recruit staff into a real estate team. 1. Hire people who aren't afraid of people The most important piece of real estate is being a people person. Virginia says, “I think face-to-f...

It’s very easy to have a love hate relationship with social media, it’s a great way to keep in touch with friends and loved ones and also act as a promotional tool to keep in instant contact with a captive audience of potential clients. People buy off people so the trust can be instant when someone sees that a friend recommends a product or service but it can also swing the ...

The best interviews are always the ones where you can find common ground and rapport with a Candidate immediately and they are very open about sharing their work history, their achievements and even some of the low points in their careers, the answers they give can really allow you to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses and whether this Candidate can be a good fit for your tea...

Aiming to keep your boss happy isn’t about being the favourite and always being a yes person, it’s about showing genuine interest in their business and leadership skills. Here are three ways to do this ‌ Meet your deadlines – Deadlines are in place for a reason and generally act like a domino effect when one deadline isn’t met or is pushed out it flows onto the team. Manag...