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people2people Grow your career and team with people2people Recruitment in 2026. We identify potential today to build the careers and businesses of tomorrow.

Leading recruitment and HR solutions across Australia, NZ and the UK.

2026 RCSA Outstanding Large Agency (and in 2025 by SEEK) and Excellence in Candidate Care winners. Our specialisations include Accounting & Finance, Business Support, Executive, Government, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Digital, Property, Sales, Supply Chain Management, and Technology. If you are looking for a new job opportunity or a career change, visit our website or call us today.

09/10/2026

How do you get experience when every opportunity seems to ask for it first?

It’s one of the biggest frustrations in early-career hiring.

Graduates are trying to prove they’re ready.
Employers are trying to reduce hiring risk.
And the gap between the two can be difficult to bridge.

Shannon Barlow, Managing Director at people2people Group, is joined by Siobhan Warren, Co-Chair at NZAGE, to explore that challenge from both sides of the hiring process.

A recent survey found that 81% of employers had filled at least some graduate roles with previous interns, showing just how valuable early exposure can be. But with 51% of interns bringing work experience unrelated to their studies, it raises a bigger question: when employers assess graduate talent, how much does relevant experience really matter — and what else should they be looking for?

What can you expect to takeaway from this conversation?

• Why graduate talent needs a longer-term view
• How employers can recognise potential beyond direct experience
• What graduates should understand when stepping into their first role
• How that first opportunity can become the foundation for a lasting career

We’re proud to share that people2people has been named a finalist for Large Recruitment Agency of the Year at the 2026 S...
07/10/2026

We’re proud to share that people2people has been named a finalist for Large Recruitment Agency of the Year at the 2026 SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards.

Winning this award in 2025 meant a great deal to our teams, recognising the work, care and commitment they bring to people2people every day. To be named a finalist again this year makes this recognition particularly special.

A huge thank you to the candidates who trust us to support them throughout their career journeys, the clients who continue to partner with us, and the wider Frog Recruitment and Insiide teams for their support, collaboration and shared commitment behind what we do.

We’re looking forward to celebrating alongside the wider recruitment industry at this year’s awards.

06/10/2026

A busy workplace isn’t necessarily an unsafe one.

But when hard work becomes constant rushing, the risk changes.

Skipped breaks, excessive overtime, rising conflict and more mistakes can all signal that workplace pressure is becoming a psychosocial safety issue.

Kim Padmore, Managing Director of people2people Western Australia, spoke with Charlotte Ingham, Director of Psychosocial Leadership, about where healthy pressure ends and psychosocial risk begins.

“Rushing is: I don’t have enough time to do this properly. Or even worse, I don’t have enough time to do this safely.”

Charlotte explained that people can work hard and stay productive when they have clarity, support, recognition and enough time to do the job properly. The risk increases when urgency becomes the norm.

So what should employers be watching for?
• Regular rushing and excessive overtime can be early warning signs.
• Rising conflict, mistakes, absenteeism and turnover can point to pressure that is already causing harm.
• Psychosocial hazard management requires consultation across the organisation and action on what employees report — not reliance on grievance processes alone.

And Charlotte’s recommendation to employers was simple: listen and act.

For employers, HR teams and workplace leaders responsible for workload, wellbeing and WHS, recognising these signals matters.

Watch the full discussion to hear how organisations can identify and respond to workplace pressure before it becomes unsafe.

02/10/2026

Workplace pressure is part of many jobs.

Heavy workloads, sustained pressure and burnout can build quietly, until the impact is much harder to ignore.

Performance can suffer.
People can disengage.
Psychosocial risk can increase.

A recent survey from Safe Work Australia has revealed that 37% of the Australian workforce is under pressure. With this new research, employers need to understand where normal workplace demands end and potentially harmful pressure begins.

In this episode, People2people’s WA Managing Director Kim Padmore is joined by Charlotte Ingham, Director at Psychosocial Leadership, to explore what organisations should be watching for, and how they can respond before pressure reaches breaking point.

What can employers takeaway from this session?

• How workplace pressure is showing up for employees right now
• The warning signs that pressure may be becoming a psychosocial risk
• What can happen when excessive pressure goes unaddressed
• Practical ways employers can better identify and manage workplace pressure

If workload, burnout and psychosocial risk are becoming harder to separate in your workplace, watch the AU Labour Market Update this Friday at 12.30PM AEST.

Have you ever seen a colleague v**e in the workplace?According to a September 2026 survey of more than 1,200 people by p...
01/10/2026

Have you ever seen a colleague v**e in the workplace?

According to a September 2026 survey of more than 1,200 people by people2people Recruitment, 57% of workers said they had witnessed someone va**ng at work.

And it wasn’t necessarily a one-off.

43% had seen it happen more than once, while 27% admitted they had v**ed at work themselves.

Suhini Wijayasinghe, Head of HR Solutions at people2people Recruitment, says the behaviour may be more widespread than many employers realise.

As va**ng becomes increasingly common, it raises a practical workplace question for employers: are expectations around va**ng actually clear?

Read more about people2people's Press Release: www.people2people.com.au/blog/workplace-va**ng-australian-employers

29/09/2026

Australia’s labour market is holding up.

But the underlying picture is more cautious.

Hiring is becoming more selective, skills shortages remain, and AI literacy is quickly moving from advantage to expectation.

people2people Chair Mark Smith was joined by Suhini Wijayasinghe, Head of HR Solutions, to unpack what these shifts mean for employers and job seekers across Australia.

With cost pressures rising and candidate expectations changing, workforce planning is increasingly about balancing capability, flexibility and long-term readiness.

So what should employers be watching in 2026?
• Skills shortages remain a major challenge, particularly across health, education and trades.
• AI and data literacy are becoming core workplace capabilities, alongside adaptability and continuous learning.
• Employers are investing more heavily in internal mobility and upskilling as hiring becomes more cautious and selective.

For employers planning their next hires — and professionals thinking about their next career move — understanding these shifts will matter.

Watch the full discussion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V45oYRE9m_k

Last week, we welcomed nearly 50 HR professionals and business leaders to the people2people Sydney office for our breakf...
27/09/2026

Last week, we welcomed nearly 50 HR professionals and business leaders to the people2people Sydney office for our breakfast event, Managing Performance, Hiring & Firing: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls in 2026.

Antonino Meduri, Principal at AM Law & Partners, brought extensive experience across Employment, Work Health & Safety and Commercial Litigation, with a background that also includes working at leading law firms. His perspective gave attendees practical insight into how employment law issues can play out in real workplace situations.

The session explored some of the legal risks employers need to navigate across the employee lifecycle, from hiring and employment contracts through to performance management, difficult conversations and termination. The discussion also covered the growing importance of psychosocial risk management and how employer obligations in this area intersect with performance and workplace management.

Thank you to Antonino for sharing his expertise and practical insights, and to everyone who joined us for the session and contributed to the discussion.

A valuable morning of practical guidance, questions and conversation around an area that continues to evolve for employers in 2026.

25/09/2026

Parental leave is becoming a bigger part of the employee value proposition.

And for employers, simply meeting the minimum may no longer be enough.

Expectations are shifting.
Benefits are being compared.
Outdated policies can make it harder to compete for talent.

With 92% of employers now offering enhanced parental leave, the question is increasingly about what a competitive offering actually looks like, and how businesses of different sizes can respond realistically.

Managing Director, Shannon Barlow, speaks with Paula O’Kane, Associate Professor at the University of Otago, about the growing importance of parental leave for employers.

What can employers takeaway from this session?
• Why parental leave is becoming a important part of the employee value proposition
• What makes a parental leave policy generous beyond paid leave alone
• How parental leave can influence attraction, retention and employer choice
• What smaller businesses can offer when they cannot match the packages of larger organisations

If your organisation is reviewing how its benefits stack up against changing employee expectations, watch the AU Labour Market Update this Friday at 12.30PM AEST.

Finance is moving beyond the numbers.Across accounting and finance, businesses are asking more from their teams as expec...
24/09/2026

Finance is moving beyond the numbers.

Across accounting and finance, businesses are asking more from their teams as expectations, technology and workforce priorities continue to shift.

In our latest Accounting & Finance 2026 Market Analysis, industry leaders discuss how the role of finance is evolving, which capabilities are becoming more important, and where AI fits into the picture.

From workforce planning and hiring to systems, skills and changing business expectations, the conversation highlights several shifts already shaping finance teams across Australia.

We’ve pulled out five key takeaways from the discussion.

What do you think will be the biggest change for finance teams over the next few years?

More than 550 students attended the recent Macquarie University Business School Careers Fair, connecting with employers ...
23/09/2026

More than 550 students attended the recent Macquarie University Business School Careers Fair, connecting with employers and industry representatives to learn more about career pathways, internships and graduate opportunities.

Our North Shore Recruitment Consultant Angeline Tyrokomos Tyrokmos and Branch Manager Aiden Boast were there representing people2people, sharing practical advice on resumes, interview preparation and what employers are looking for throughout the recruitment process.

Looking to grow your career or your team across Sydney’s North Shore? Connect with the people2people team at www.people2people.com.au.

For more tips and advice to help you prepare for your next interview, visit our Interview Centre: https://www.people2people.com.au/interview-centre

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