Drake International - Australia

Drake International - Australia Meet Drake International Australia. We’re here to help you make the most of your career! Our local footprint includes 15 offices across each State and Territory.

Drake International is one of the largest privately owned recruitment firms in the world. Our experienced team of recruitment consultants works with clients of all sizes and industries. Our team typically has a large selection of jobs available on a temporary, contracting and permanent basis. We pride ourselves on working closely with each candidate and supporting the individual throughout the recruitment process. Contact our team today to explore our latest job opportunities.

💡 Great ideas don't always come from the top.One of the most inspiring messages in today's article is that managers don'...
08/09/2026

💡 Great ideas don't always come from the top.

One of the most inspiring messages in today's article is that managers don't have to solve every business challenge on their own. Often, the people closest to the work have the insights needed to solve problems and create new opportunities. 🌱

When leaders empower their employees, business challenges can become opportunities for growth and profit.

💭 Who could you involve in solving a challenge you're facing today?

📖 You can read this timeless article on the value of empowering employees here:https://au.drakeintl.com/media/swapygcf/v8n2-management-tips-profiting-from-business-challenges.pdf

🤝 Every leader wants to build a stronger team—but not all team-building activities deliver lasting results.Today's artic...
01/09/2026

🤝 Every leader wants to build a stronger team—but not all team-building activities deliver lasting results.

Today's article explores the fundamentals of effective team building. One simple yet powerful reminder is to listen closely to both the words and the feelings of your team members.

Before booking the next team-building event, consider investing time in truly listening to your people. It could make the biggest difference of all.

📖 You can read this timeless article on team building here:https://au.drakeintl.com/media/tfqpqwls/v6n1-your-team-building-exercises-may-not-be-creating-a-team.pdf

🤝 As you move up in your career, building strong partnerships becomes just as important as leading your own team.This ar...
25/08/2026

🤝 As you move up in your career, building strong partnerships becomes just as important as leading your own team.

This article explores why success at senior levels isn't just about you or your department - it's about the network of people you bring together to achieve great outcomes. 🌟

💭 Is there someone you should be partnering with more closely? Why not reach out and invite them for a coffee? ☕

📖 You can read this timeless article on building partnerships here:https://au.drakeintl.com/media/hp4gplzx/v8n1-leaders-build-partnerships.pdf

🌟 Negativity can be one of the biggest challenges in any workplace, which is why today's article is worth a read.One sim...
19/08/2026

🌟 Negativity can be one of the biggest challenges in any workplace, which is why today's article is worth a read.

One simple but powerful tip is to ask about a person's positive intent. It's a subtle way to help someone who is focused on the negatives shift their thinking and bring a more constructive perspective to the conversation. 💬

💭 How do you encourage more positive conversations within your team?

📖 You can read this timeless article on dealing with negativity here:https://au.drakeintl.com/media/riepa1ih/v8n1-how-to-address-negativity-in-a-positive-way.pdf

We were proud to attend the AHRI National Convention 2026, where Gen Tope from Drake Workforce Solutions and Holly Hunte...
17/08/2026

We were proud to attend the AHRI National Convention 2026, where Gen Tope from Drake Workforce Solutions and Holly Hunter from the Drake WellbeingHub joined industry leaders to explore the future of work, people and performance.

While AI featured prominently throughout the conference, the discussion wasn't about replacing people with technology. It was about how AI can help redesign work, reduce cognitive burden and create space for higher-value thinking, creativity and human connection.
There was also considerable discussion around the psychosocial impacts of AI, including job insecurity, uncertainty and the responsibility leaders have to build trust and psychological safety throughout transformation.

For our team, these conversations strongly resonated with the perspective recently shared by our Global CEO Karen Meredith, who noted that while AI will transform industries, organisations must continue to invest in what makes people exceptional and how they contribute to business success.

As organisations rethink workforce structures, skills and leadership capability, the challenge is not simply adopting AI. It's ensuring people remain at the centre of the future of work. Organisations are now asking how to build the workforce, leadership capability and organisational resilience needed to thrive in an AI-enabled future. That's where talent management becomes a strategic advantage.

Read Karen's perspective here: https://ow.ly/1n1S50ZyLWm

🎉 Celebrating 12 Years with Drake!Recently, we celebrated an incredible milestone as Melyssa (Mel) Cu***ng reached 12 ye...
13/08/2026

🎉 Celebrating 12 Years with Drake!

Recently, we celebrated an incredible milestone as Melyssa (Mel) Cu***ng reached 12 years with Drake International.

Over the years, Mel has made a significant impact through her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to supporting both clients and candidates.

As a valued member of the Workforce Solutions leadership team, Mel plays an important role in our business and is a highly respected recruiter, colleague and leader. She's also a big part of what makes our WA team such a great place to work.

Congratulations on 12 amazing years, Mel. We hope you enjoyed your milestone 💙

💼 HR can be challenging for any business, but especially for small businesses with limited resources.While much of the H...
11/08/2026

💼 HR can be challenging for any business, but especially for small businesses with limited resources.

While much of the HR advice out there is aimed at large organizations, this article focuses on the questions that matter most for small business leaders. One of the most important is: Can your company handle compliance issues on its own? If not, it may be time to seek expert support. ✔️

💭 Is your business equipped to manage HR compliance, or could outside expertise make all the difference?

📖 You can read this timeless article on HR in small businesses here:https://au.drakeintl.com/media/qcrjt1a5/v7n2-the-hr-issues-small-business-leaders-need-to-think-about.pdf

Is AI changing your organisational culture without you even realising it?AI is transforming more than productivity, it’s...
06/08/2026

Is AI changing your organisational culture without you even realising it?
AI is transforming more than productivity, it’s influencing how people communicate, make decisions, collaborate and lead.
For HR and People & Culture leaders, the challenge isn't just adopting AI, it's ensuring it strengthens, rather than unintentionally reshapes, your workplace culture.
Our HR Advisory team explores what every organisation should be thinking about as AI becomes part of everyday work.
👉 Read the article: https://au.drakeintl.com/drake-pulse/is-ai-reshaping-your-organisational-culture-without-you-knowing-it

💡 What if we focused less on feedback and more on feed forward?Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world's most renowned lead...
04/08/2026

💡 What if we focused less on feedback and more on feed forward?

Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world's most renowned leadership coaches, encourages leaders to focus on what people can do more of in the future, rather than critiquing the past. After all, we can't change what's already happened—but we can influence what comes next. 🚀

💭 Think about some feedback you'd like to give someone. How could you reword it so it becomes feed forward instead?

📖 You can read this timeless article on feed forward here:https://au.drakeintl.com/media/v5qbakf1/v3n1-feed-forward-not-feedback.pdf

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