Youll find that its not going to motivate many when they are already unwilling to hire people who qualify for the bonus. If they think that such a person will either cost them an extra $1k over someone else or earn them $1k less than someone else... they just wont. It will however help get the door open more and help change those views with time!
On Tuesday, 17 July 2012 06:55:48 UTC+8, peaty wrote: > > Thanks Dan - already all over the $1000 bonus! Just finding not really > much of an incentive for some employers unfortunately. > > On Monday, July 16, 2012 12:14:56 PM UTC+10, Dan wrote: >> >> *Hi Heidi – looks like a really smart space to be in. Who cares if it >> isn’t “sexy”! – as long as you can turn a profit, do good and enjoy >> yourself.* >> >> * * >> >> *I read about the Jobs Bonus scheme for Mature-Aged workers a few weeks >> back; seems like a timely PR opportunity for AdAge to wage in on the >> discussion. * >> >> * * >> >> *And some content on the site explaining how to claim the $1000 grant >> could be SEO fodder for employers seeking information on the scheme.* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Daniel Barnett* >> >> *CEO* - *WORKetc* >> ----------------------------------- >> E:* *[email protected] >> >> W: *www.WORKetc.com* <http://www.worketc.com/> >> >> >> >> * * >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *peaty >> *Sent:* Thursday, 12 July 2012 11:33 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* [SiliconBeach] Introduction >> >> >> >> Finding this forum very interesting, so now I've got a better feel for >> it, thought it was time to introduce myself. >> >> >> >> I started my career as a tax cadet at KPMG back in 2001 and later moved >> into the marketing team. So I have an accounting and generalist marketing >> background. After completing my Masters in Marketing I became interested in >> the baby boomer market and how this is largely an ignored >> audience, particularly online. I now own adage.com.au, which is a >> leading job board and online community for mature age workers. While not >> that 'sexy' it's the fastest growing labour market segment in Australia and >> an important consumer group. >> >> >> >> I'm not from an HR/recruitment background but interested in the 'people' >> space and how and why people connect online. Currently looking at other >> ways this 'experienced' person can be deployed, particularly around >> mentoring. Also interested in challenging current online recruitment models. >> >> >> >> Based in Melbourne so hope to meet some of you soon. >> >> >> >> Cheers >> >> Heidi Holmes >> >> @adage_jobs >> >> facebook.com/AdageJobSearch >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach >> Australia mailing list. Vist http://siliconbeachaustralia.org for more >> >> Forum rules >> 1) No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself. >> 2) No jobs postings. You can use http://siliconbeachaustralia.org/jobs >> >> >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia?hl=en?hl=en >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Vist http://siliconbeachaustralia.org for more Forum rules 1) No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself. 2) No jobs postings. You can use http://siliconbeachaustralia.org/jobs To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia?hl=en?hl=en
