Lioncrest People

06/25/2026

For every tradie, agent and small business owner reading this:

From 1 July the minimum wage in Australia goes over $1,000 a week for the first time. A 4.75% rise.

I'm not here to argue whether people deserve a pay rise. They work hard.

But here's what doesn't get said enough.

More than 14,700 Australian businesses went under last financial year. The highest number on record. And construction was the hardest hit industry of the lot.

The number one cause on the reports, year after year, is cash flow.

Wages are up. Materials are up. Insurance is up. The ATO is chasing harder.

You can't out-work a cost base that no longer adds up.

That's why more local businesses are building a leaner setup. One full time, trained virtual assistant handling the admin, the follow ups and the scheduling, so the local team can stay on revenue.

It isn't about replacing Aussie jobs. It's about keeping the doors open and the crew employed.

If your margins are getting squeezed, it's worth a conversation before the new financial year locks your costs in.

Drop a comment or send us a message.

04/27/2026

You're the most expensive person in your business.

Think about it.

You bill at $150, $200, $300/hr.
You spend 3 hours every Tuesday doing data entry, inbox management, and chasing invoices.

That's $450–$900 of your time.
Every single week.
Every week for 52 weeks.

Meanwhile, a trained VA handles that same work at $12–$22/hr.

The maths aren't complicated.
The decision is.

Comment GIVEBACK and I'll send you the 27-task list we give every new client — the tasks you should stop doing this week.

04/10/2026

Another great result this week 🚀

We’ve just placed a Jotform Consultant with a SaaS business focused on improving how they capture and automate data.

This one moved fast — clear expectations, strong alignment, and a candidate ready to make an immediate impact.

Always great working with teams who know what they want and move quickly to secure the right talent.

If you're hiring, feel free to reach out!

03/25/2026

Are you spending $80K–$130K a year on a single hire — and still not finding the right person?

There's a smarter way to build your team.

Offshore staffing lets Australian and US businesses access full-time, dedicated professionals at 50–70% less than the cost of a local hire. Not freelancers. Not outsourcing. Real team members, integrated into your business, working your hours.

We're talking roles like:
→ Recruitment coordinators
→ Executive assistants
→ Bookkeepers & finance support
→ Marketing coordinators
→ Customer service professionals

At The Recruitment Org, we pre-screen every candidate for communication skills, experience, and cultural fit — so you only meet people who are genuinely ready to contribute.

Read our complete guide to offshore staffing in 2025 👇

Discover how offshore staffing can cut your labour costs by up to 70% without sacrificing quality. The Recruitment Org places pre-screened offshore professionals across admin, recruitment, finance & more.

04/17/2025

🧠 MYTH: Employer branding is just a good-looking careers page.
❌ Not even close.

Your employer brand is:
📧 How you respond to applicants
🗣️ The tone of your interviews
📱 What your social media says (or doesn’t say)
🌟 How employees describe your workplace

It’s the entire experience—and it directly impacts who applies, accepts, and stays.

📖 Want to get it right? Read more: https://zurl.co/16RNf

04/16/2025

🗳️ Let’s talk culture—what shapes your perception of a company the most?
We all do a bit of digging—but what makes you stop and say, “Yes, I could see myself working there”?

Tell us in the comments:
💬 Is it their social media presence?
💬 Their careers page?
💬 Online reviews?
💬 Word of mouth from others?

We’d love to hear your take—especially if you’ve ever made a decision based on one of these!

04/15/2025

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"I had a great experience—they found me a job quickly, had great communication, and even helped me prepare for the interview and reflect afterwards."

That’s how recruitment should feel: personal, responsive, and supportive every step of the way.

📩 Want that kind of support in your job search?
📌Book a call with our team today. Link in comments

04/14/2025

🎯 Want to stand out? Research first. Tailor second.

Before you hit send on that job application, take 10 minutes to dig into the company:
✅ Review their website, values & mission
✅ Read employee reviews
✅ Scan their socials for tone & culture

Then, reflect that back in your CV and cover letter. It shows you’re not just a fit on paper—you’re a fit for them.

📌 Tips & tools in the first comment.

04/13/2025

💡 Your brand isn’t just for customers—it’s for candidates too.

Today’s talent is checking you out long before you ever see their application. If your employer brand isn’t telling the right story, you’re losing the best people before the first interview.

📖 Check out our blog, where we break down how modern employer branding impacts hiring success—and what top companies are doing differently.

📌 Link in the first comment.