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Recruitment insights and tips

Practical advice on hiring, candidate attraction and better recruitment decisions from Talent Supply, a Newcastle-based recruitment agency for the equipment hire, construction, engineering and manufacturing industries across Australia and New Zealand.

27 March 2026

We hire for long-term results, but onboard for five days

A new hire isn’t an instant asset. Before they contribute at full capacity, they consume resources. Your time. Your team’s energy. Your patience.

25 March 2026

How realistic are the targets for your new salesperson?

You’ve just hired a new salesperson. You’re excited. They’re excited. Then comes the fun part… targets. Revenue numbers. KPIs. Forecasts. Expectations.

20 March 2026

Four Employment Law Changes You Can’t Ignore

I recently sat down with employment lawyer Jaylene Trovato to unpack four employment law topics that keep coming up in conversations with hiring managers, business owners, and candidates.

10 December 2025

Should We Include the Salary in Our Job Ads?

Do you share the salary range upfront in your job ads? If not, you may be losing talent without realising it.

10 December 2025

Flexible Working in an Inflexible Industry

I recruit across construction, manufacturing, equipment hire and field service, the classic boots-on-the-ground sectors where being on site has always been the norm.

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