HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019

8th March 2019 is International Women’s Day!

This year’s theme #BalanceforBetter recognises that from grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance.

At Labourpower we are proud to celebrate women’s achievements and work together to:

Forge a more gender balanced world

Maintain a gender parity mindset

Challenge stereotypes and bias

Forge positive visibility for women

Influence the beliefs and actions of others
We will help forge a balance for better by ensuring a “50/50” mindset at all times to create job opportunities for women and men across Australia.

Labourpower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Experience the Labourpower difference and get in touch with our friendly team today.

LABOURPOWER EMPLOYEE GREG WINS NEW IPHONE X

A big congratulations to our winner Greg!

Greg from the Labourpower Eastern Creek branch was recently presented with a brand-new iPhone X by Labourpower Managing Director, Luke Webber

In June 2018, Greg completed a Labourpower Candidate Survey along with 800 Labourpower casual employees. Everyone who completed the survey went into the draw for a chance to win an iPhone X with Greg announced as the winner.

Labourpower has received continuous positive feedback about Greg’s performance from his host employer and we believe this is a well-deserved win

Keep up the good work Greg! We look forward to continuing a successful working relationship with you.

Keep your eye out for the next Labourpower employee competition!

FROM HOMELESS TO REGULAR WORK – MATTHEW’S STORY…

When 38-year-old Matthew moved to Queensland from New Zealand in 2017 to have regular contact with his children, he had no work and nowhere to live. See how a post on Facebook saw Matthew go from homeless to employed.

Matthew had previously worked as a labourer in the construction industry as well working in factories and on fishing trawlers for 10 years as a teenager.

Unsure about job availability in Australia, Matthew immediately got in touch with several recruitment agencies in desperate search of work. Unfortunately, agencies were only recruiting for candidate pools and could offer no certainty around actual positions.

Matthew says that he never got to speak to the same person twice so was feeling uncertain about what the future would hold. Determined not to give up, Matthew decided to post on Facebook that he was homeless and looking for regular work.

The Labourpower Difference

Labourpower picked up Matthew’s post on their Facebook page and contacted Matthew to see how they could help.

Matthew says that he felt from the start that Labourpower had confidence in him and that it would lead to regular work.

“It makes such a difference to have regular contact with your recruiter and be kept informed the whole way,” he said.

“Labourpower has been able to offer me work consistently and even assisted in organising travelling to and from sites (with other candidates) until I’m back on my feet.”

Since signing up with Labourpower, Matthew has had consistent work and is currently working five days a week at one of our national client’s.

“All the sites I’ve worked at have had a great team environment and everyone has been helpful and supportive,” Matthew said.

Finding a job has made the world of difference for Matthew as he was instantly able to find accommodation to set up home and now has regular contact and visits with his kids.

Matthew’s Account Manager, Louise Harward says that she’s had great feedback from clients and staff about Matthew.

“At Labourpower we always look for people who are hard-working and reliable, no matter their circumstances,” she said.

“It was clear on first meeting Matthew that he had a strong work ethic and we’re pleased to have been able to help him find the opportunity and stability he needed.”

To find out more about opportunities with Labourpower, get in touch with our friendly, experienced team today.

RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS LABOURPOWER AND RRC AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCE EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP

Labourpower and RRC Australia (RRCA) have announced a new partnership that will see the two market leaders extend recruitment specialist capabilities around the country.

Labourpower, the 2018 National Recruitment Company of the Year* is known for its best practice labour hire solutions in the Industrial, Warehousing and Distribution, Transport and Logistics, FMCG and Manufacturing space, while RRCA specialises in Road, Rail and Construction industries including contracts with Transport for NSW, John Holland, Pacific National and ARTC.
The two companies are excited to join forces to rollout out this initiative that will drive specialist recruitment services for clients in key industry sectors as well as create new opportunities for job seekers in metropolitan and regional areas.

RRC Australia Director, Zac Webber says he is looking forward to RRCA broadening its solutions to businesses and job seekers across Australia.

“We have built a niche market through our rigorous recruitment process that results in reliable, quality staff for a range of specialist roles. From locomotive operators and other rail staff to personnel for rail infrastructure, earthworks, roadwork, subdivision and bridges, as well as skilled construction labour across commercial and residential industry sectors,” he said.

“Working with Labourpower, we have access to a wider pool of skills and talent when providing staffing solutions for large scale road, rail and construction projects through to minor works in rail and civil construction. We also get to introduce Labourpower’s best practice tools and technology to deliver increased cost savings and further improve our level of service.”

Labourpower Managing Director, Luke Webber agrees that adding RRC Australia to the Labourpower Group is a natural fit that makes good business sense.

“With our company’s rapid growth over recent years, we are continually looking for new and innovative ways to add value to our clients, including businesses and job seekers across Australia. Adding RRC Australia to the Labourpower family allows us to achieve increased flexibility in our solutions,” he said.

“We share a commitment to continuous improvement and a strong focus on workplace health and safety. Both companies will continue to provide the personal approach clients have come to rely on us for, along with a strengthened ability to adapt our processes to meet any business need.”

Under this new partnership arrangement, RRC Australia will sit under the Labourpower umbrella that also includes LP Recruitment Services, LP Consulting and LP Training Services. RRCA will continue to operate with its own distinctive logo, branding and social media presence to ensure tailored specialist solutions and services relevant to the road, rail and construction industries.

ABOUT LABOURPOWER
Labourpower is one of Australia’s leading labour hire agencies specialising in the recruitment and placement of quality permanent, temporary and contract staff. With a reputation for their commitment to making a difference in the world of recruiting, Labourpower has been providing successful labour hire solutions since 2002 for clients in key industry sectors that extends past to include training, human resource consulting, payroll services and other cost saving strategies and initiatives.
*Labourpower was recently announced as National Recruitment Company of the Year at the 2018 RI Awards.
ABOUT RRCA
RRCA is a leading recruitment specialist for the road, rail and construction industries, providing staffing solutions for a wide range of positions at all levels.
• Road
• Rail
• Construction
RRC Australia is a division of the Labourpower Recruitment Group.

RECRUITMENT TECHNOLOGY: LABOURPOWER LAUNCHES RECRUITMENT KIOSKS

Labourpower is pleased to introduce user-friendly Recruitment Kiosks as part of the company’s commitment to create new efficiencies for candidates, staff and clients.
The launch took place at Labourpower’s Eastern Creek branch in New South Wales with the Recruitment Kiosks soon to be rolled out throughout Australia.
It is the latest initiative in a series of innovations as Labourpower continues to expand its capabilities and invest in leading recruitment technology.

Labourpower is one of Australia’s largest 100% Australian-owned recruitment companies with a proven track record in the supply of quality staff across the country.
The Labourpower Kiosks offer a user-friendly, secure and reliable solution that allows job applications to be completed at any Labourpower location (including remote offices), reducing the time and cost associated with paper-based job application processing.

Labourpower recruiters will also be able to access applications and assess candidates in a timelier manner resulting in positions being filled more quickly.
As part of this latest initiative from Labourpower, there is also a support team available to help any candidates who maybe unfamiliar with technology, lack computer skills or are apprehensive about using touchscreens for the first time.

Managing Director, Luke Webber says it is his team’s commitment to excellence that is behind Labourpower’s strong reputation in the industry for service and innovation.
“We set out to make a real difference in the recruitment industry and have been strongly focused on solutions that improve our level of service,” he said.

“The launch of our Kiosks is an exciting development and fits with our vision to create a paperless office. It’s all part of our commitment to promote a sustainable business through ongoing investment in cutting-edge tools that continually improve our operations, service and value-add initiatives.”

To find out more, speak to our friendly recruiters at a Labourpower near you today.