
The Spirit of Collaboration
Many of you may know that Elias Recruitment works closely with other agencies to expand opportunities for our candidates and widen the talent pool for our clients. Part of this is through network called NPAworldwide. I have been lucky to be involved in the leadership and was recently the Chairman of

Elias Legal Jobs Index Report Q4 2022
The jobs market remains buoyant. 54% of HR leaders expect their headcount to grow and demand continues to outstrip supply in a candidate short market. The national unemployment rate is at a record low of 3.5% the lowest since 1974 and 1.7 points below March 2020 when the pandemic first

Tips from Australian of the Year
On Tuesday I attended a recruitment conference in Sydney. After a two year covid induced hiatus it was great to back with industry colleagues face to face. One of the key values of our organisation is lifelong learning and even after 23 years of recruiting there is still so much

Elias Legal Jobs Index Report Q3 2022
The legal jobs market is continuing to be buoyant. Demand is outstripping supply in a candidate short market. The national unemployment rate is dropping below 4% and in legal is less than that. Candidates have the bargaining positions, and we are seeing increased demand for flexible work practices. The “work

What I wish I’d known as a new lawyer | Advice from a recruiter
What makes the difference between a fresh graduate and a veteran lawyer often comes down to details – writing an email so a client clearly understands their legal options, or contributing effectively to a business meeting to win new work or consolidate an existing relationship. On 18 August 2017, The

New Years’ Resolution
Like many, each new year I make a resolution to get fitter. This year I have actually kept to it (four weeks in) and have reduced my carb and sugar intake. I still need to increase the exercise though. Professionally – are you “hiring fit”? Hiring fitness is an important