Employers know that Australia has a severe shortage of talent. This is produced partly by low rates of unemployment at home, but also by global demand for skilled and highly qualified workers.
The ability to attract and retain top talent is one of the keys to any business’ success. Talent sourcing and candidate attraction is not a one-off event – it‘s an ongoing process.
Why AB Talent?
We combine traditional methods of candidate attraction with non-traditional methods to access the most diverse possible candidate pool. Less common communication strategies such as careers fairs, industry newsletters and magazine advertising help build our talent pool and increase candidate attraction. As a result of our targeted brand presence, access to media research and long-established presence in the business community, we attract a large number of our quality candidates through both word of mouth and our industry reputation.
How you can benefit:
- leverage off our existing client base and our regular interactions with business
- access a large candidate pool through our existing marketing channels.
Our staff are known in the industries in which we recruit. We align ourselves with relevant industry associations and our specialist recruiters have extensive networks to help you find the right person every time.
AB Talent helps you find quality candidates quicker. Our sophisticated applicant tracking and candidate matching technology enables better matching of candidates to your specific requirements.
We reduce your cost per hire and time to hire. We therefore save you a lot of money and provide a more targeted and qualified result. We also improve employer and candidate care with faster response, feedback and regular communication.
Better candidate matching lowers your recruitment and placement costs. It also means higher retention rates, greater job satisfaction and lower turnover.
The NSW Business Chamber (NSWBC) owns AB Talent and Australian Business. Representing over 30,000 businesses, NSWBC provides the information, advice, products and services they need to grow and stay competitive.
NSWBC offers business improvement products and services that help build, sustain and grow businesses. We also provide tips, tools, products and templates to assist with all areas of your operations.
We can provide your business with the following services:
IR Changes
Confused by the changes to Industrial Relations? Need more information? NSW Business Chamber is dedicated in supporting business understand and implement changes in workplace relations reforms. We provide information, updates, seminars and workshops on Industrial relations.
We help businesses manage their employment statutory and legal requirements and offer tools, tips and templates to assist business manage day to day workplace issues.
Occupational Health and Safety
We actively work to help businesses break down compliance barriers, and have led the charge in OHS management and reform for many years. We provide businesses with support in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety policy, representation and advocacy, information, advice and a range of tools and resources to invigorate business safety. Services include:
Workplace Advice Line and Award Servicing
Staffed by a team of experienced workplace professionals, the Workplace Advice Line Centre answers 30,000 calls per year on workplace management issues and the implications of awards. Workplace relations advisors at NSWBC have immediate access to over 300 state, interstate and federal awards covering current as well as historical information on wages and conditions. (This is a member-only benefit; to find out more about becoming a member of NSW Business Chamber, go to: About membership.)
Australian Business Industrial Services
The main purpose of Australian Business Industrial is to develop workplace policy to lead debate on major workplace relations issues. As a business lobby group, Australian Business Industrial develops or responds to such issues from the business perspective.
Online tools and resources
WorkplaceInfo
WorkplaceInfo is a website dedicated to Industrial Relations issues Australia-wide. With over 3000 subscribers, WorkplaceInfo is the perfect resource for busy IR/HR professionals who need quick access to the latest information. Features include daily emails with the latest news, information and analysis, 'Ask an Expert' service, and a comprehensive library of articles and documents.
HR Advance
Co-developed with Australian Business Lawyers, HR Advance is an innovative web based resource which allows you to create legally sound HR documentation in minutes and stay compliant with the new IR changes. We have a range of access levels to suit all sizes of business.
Voice of Industry
NSW Business Chamber represents the concerns of business at all levels of government. By acting as the 'voice of industry' we lobby for changes that will have a positive impact on the 300,000 businesses across NSW.
We campaign for a better deal for your business through:
Find out more: go to About membership
Background in business and industry
AB Talent draws on NSW Business Chamber’s background in business and industry, existing marketing channels and new technologies to match your recruitment needs with quality candidates.
We’re supported by our Regional Councillors, State Councillors, the Board and employees. Our Councillors and Board members hold senior positions in their business communities.
NSWBC’s strong regional presence makes us the most decentralised NSW based business support organisation. Together with the Hunter and Illawarra Business Chambers, we have representation in 13 centres across NSW and the ACT. Nationally we are part of the Australian ChamberNet – connecting over 100,000 locations covering 1.5 million employees across Australia.
Alliance partnerships
Our alliance partnerships with major companies offering services in finance, telecommunication, professional services and management training to name just a few, mean we have access to wider solutions that address the specific business needs of our customers.
Expertise in managing apprenticeships and traineeships
AB Talent also benefits from our expertise in the management of apprenticeships and traineeships through the Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre (ABLAC). A wholly owned subsidiary of the NSWBC, ABLAC has specialist knowledge, valuable industry networks and over ten years experience in the sign-up and ongoing management of Australian Apprenticeships.
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