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​Productivity has always been a challenge that most of us struggle with, but the pandemic adds another layer of complexity for those of us who are working from home. In the beginning, we saw a multitude of advantages of working from home; no time wasted on commuting, a chance to work uninterrupted on projects, and a change of environment. However as working from home gu...

​Searching for a new position is a physically, mentally and emotionally consuming journey. Whether you are currently employed and looking for a better opportunity or you have left a previous position and need a new job, the hunt can require a considerable amount of time and energy. It can sometimes feel discouraging and draining.How will you continue to stay motivated and en...

From the 1st of July 2021, there will be several important changes to the way superannuation works. The rate of superannuation contributions is increasing from 9.5% to 10% on 1 July 2021. The increase to super amounts is part of a gradual staged increase which will see the superannuation contribution rate rise to 12% by 2025. Businesses should consider communicating the chan...

Become Recruitment ANZ, a specialist creative and digital recruitment company, and part of Empresaria Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Pike to the newly created role of Regional Director for Become and LMA.Kelly has over 16 years’ experience in recruitment working in senior positions across HR, professional services and marketing. The role is newly crea...

Are you managing your team from home? Our consultants have put together our best practices for being efficient and effective in order to manage your team remotely. Here are our top tips:​​Avoid Multi-TaskingTry to avoid multi-tasking and use online video tools to maximise communication. This should help remote teams stay in ‘work mode’ and perform at their best. It’s also wi...

Best practices for video interviews to ensure successful hires while working remotely​1. One-way, or another?There are two types of video interview; one-way, where you send a candidate a list of questions and they respond via video, and two-way, where you both interact through a video call. We recommend always holding two-way video interviews where possible as you will get a...

Outlining best practices for onboarding new starters while working remotelyThe world pandemic, COVID-19, has resulted in many of us facing unprecedented circumstances and has required companies around the world to adapt quickly in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their employees.As businesses begin to embrace remote working, a new and flexible approach must be tak...

Are you working from home? Our team has put together our best practices for being efficient and effective while working remotely. Here are our top tips:​1. The tools to do the jobInnovations in technology make the current landscape the easiest that it has ever been to work from home efficiently. If it’s not something you’re used to already, do some research and find out what...

​Following this year's One Minute Briefcompetition that launched on Wednesday 25th March, we are proud to announce the winner from amongst the hundred of entries that we had (after a very passionate debate amongst the team, as they were all amazing).​But before we do this, we would like to thank every single person who sent an entry through, we received nearly 150 entries an...

Each year, we run a competition with One Minute Briefs in which we challenge our social media audiences to respond to our brief with fresh, creative ideas for ads.​Last year’s winner was @BhaveshVadukul, with his brilliant entry showcasing his creative talent:​​This year, we’ll be expanding our reach and running a global campaign for both Become UK and Become ANZ. This means...

The health and wellbeing of our staff, candidates and clients will always be a priority for us at Become Recruitment.With the rising concerns and uncertainty over the spread of COVID-19, we have conducted a survey with our freelancers and found at least 200 who are already fully equipped for any remote work that might be needed during this period.They have a full home set-up...

Considering a career in freelance design? This week, we caught up with our super-star freelance designer, Claudio Palma!We are thrilled to interview him and find out a little more about himself and what his day entails as a freelancer!​1. Tell us a little bit about yourself?Hello peeps! I am a passionate integrated designer that hails from New Zealand. I love all aspects of ...

There are many things to consider when using a freelancer for your design studio or agency. In this article, we outline the excellent benefits of using a freelancer and how they can be of great value to your business.​1. More economical –Think about this, your typical full-time employee may work the standard 8-5 day, but have you considered how many hours they are “actually”...

Hunting for a new job can sometimes be hindered with bad habits or tactics, but by following these tips, your productivity should sky-rocket.​PlanWhen looking for a new job set aside time in your schedule to focus on your job hunt alone. Whether it’s an hour after work, on your lunch break or in the evenings, pick a time that suits you best and utilise the time well. It can ...

One of the keys to success as a freelancer is organisation and utilising all the tools available to increase your productivity. Technology has made the life of a freelancer substantially easier and here are the 5 best apps to use in 2020.​1.    EvernoteAs a freelancer, you must manage your workload, which is often easier said than done. Evernote is an intelligent app availab...

​Who doesn’t love summer holiday season: long days at the beach and warm nights by the BBQ, offices closed and quality time with family and friends.​But while you do your best not to think about work, surveys suggest that your employees may have spent their holidays reviewing their personal career goals and aspirations, and figuring out how that aligns with their current pos...

Put up your hand if you’ve ever Googled your potential boss or future employee before accepting a job?  Now, put up your hand if you later wished you had?This year, I’ve heard disturbing stories from both sides – from an ex-employee who learned months later that their boss had been incarcerated for fraud run through the business, to a hiring manager who didn’t know until the...

Sometimes you have to look outside the box for your perfect hire; do you know when to ignore the labels and trust your instinct?It’s easy to see why you’d want to hire an Account Manager who’s already got that title on their CV: they’re tested, they’re proven, and they have direct experience of the role to bring to your agency.The most obvious starting point on a hiring jour...

​The term “nomad” is generally described as a member of a community of people who are constantly travelling, moving to different places around the world, usually to make a living. Technology is changing the way that people live their day-to-day lives and has made way for previously unimaginable business opportunities. A digital nomad is considered as an individual who is abl...

As we approach the end of the decade, Become Recruitment look back at the creative, digital and media industry in 2019 and share our insights for 2020. ​Freelancing and Flexible WorkingFlexible working has witnessed an enormous boom in 2019, with more people opting to pursue careers in the industry through freelancing. The freelancing increase has coincided with companies sh...