Success stories

If you have a job that requires you to work with people, then you probably will experience conflict from time to time. An international study conducted by CPP Global[1] in 2008 surveyed 5,000 employees an... READ MORE

Aussie Broadband are known for many things, but something that stands out is their customer service. The Australian telco business was crowned Roy Morgan’s Internet Service Provider of the Year in 20... READ MORE

On April 20th, the day that thousands of Queensland students began online learning from home, Chef and Gympie local Candy Waldock defied conventional wisdom and opened a new café in the regional town.  Su... READ MORE

It has been a trying few months dealing with the ongoing fallout of the COVID-19 virus. Naturally, this has led to a shakeup of what the job market looks like now. Understanding what’s going on with the job mar... READ MORE

  1. Provide access to assistive equipment and technology While you might assume that your employees’ home is suited to them and supportive of their needs, the issue is a little more complex. Providing s... READ MORE

People with disabilities have traditionally been excluded or underutilized in the workforce. Stigmas and a general lack of understanding surrounding the capabilities and skills they can provide businesses, has ... READ MORE

Organisations around the world have spent years trying to work out the best way to promote diversity and inclusion. Most agree on the importance of celebrating difference among their employees. But is... READ MORE

Overcoming barriers to hiring culturally diverse staff While it’s a myth that most immigrants have English language problems (FECCA), there are around 300 separately identified languages spoken in Australian h... READ MORE

COVID-19 has created enormous challenges for employers with many changing the very way they do business. Many employers are having to ask themselves, do they have the right employees? Let’s take a look at ... READ MORE

With the treasurer announcing Australia has now entered a recession, on the back of bushfires and pandemics, it might seem natural for businesses to move into defence mode. Putting those recruitment plans on ho... READ MORE

  More job seekers have been upskilling during COVID-19, with women three times as likely as men to seek out training opportunities, according to new data from one of Australia’s largest employment servic... READ MORE

Job tenure statistics shared by McCrindle Research.  With mounting pressure from the government to keep people in the workforce longer, an older worker may prove to be a loyal employee offering a high ret... READ MORE

Of course, there’s no right or wrong answer – we all know hiring is a nuanced business at the best of times. The Australian HR Institute wrote in 2017 that “overqualified candidates are equal parts tantalisi... READ MORE

When Callum Kennedy left high school in Tasmania, like any excited teenager, he was full of hopes and dreams for his future. But after two years of job searching, and with just two very short-term roles under ... READ MORE

  When Melbourne mother Susan Hanson decided to devote her life to raising her children and enjoying her family, she never thought taking the plunge back into work as a mature-aged person would be so daun... READ MORE

  For socially anxious people, doing a job that doesn’t require “people skills” would seem the obvious choice. So, to find 23-year-old Tasmanians Justin Unwin and Zach Bennetto cheerfully chatting to cus... READ MORE

  Endeavour Oyster Farm in picturesque Woolooware Bay in New South Wales, produces over one million oysters each year, selling directly to hungry locals and tourists alike.   Owners... READ MORE

When Paul Humphries’ mum fell ill, his world was turned upside down. The 29-year-old bakery assistant packed up his belongings and moved to be with her in western Sydney. Life as a carer meant long days fille... READ MORE

  Long-term unemployment can wreak havoc on a person’s sense of self-worth, well-being and confidence. That was the situation 28-year-old Jake Robson from Victoria found himself in after five years out o... READ MORE

  An injury shouldn’t lead to long-term unemployment, but for ex-car salesman John Youd, the battle to return to the workforce became a near three-year struggle that only recently ended. For the ... READ MORE

MAX Solutions customer Connor at Canberra Dinosaur Museum.  20-year-old Connor has autism and can struggle to read and comprehend text. He was eager to start work but understood his disability may impact ... READ MORE

Though employment rates for people with disability has improved slightly each year, there is still a large discrepancy in employment between people with disability and those without. While 94.3% of people in A... READ MORE

People with disability can bring a range of skills, talents, qualifications and abilities to any business. Yet many companies still don’t fully appreciate the benefit of employing people with disability. Work... READ MORE

More and more organisations are creating jobs with people with disability, or harnessing the skills and abilities people with disability have for roles that already exist. This means great opportunity for... READ MORE

“I loved MAX as soon as I went there. I didn’t have anything as soon as I got there they said they had an internship ready for me to do. Straight away I was into it.” READ MORE

“Initially Donna was really nervous, she was a bit anxious at the interview and not sure if she was doing the right thing, but she past the interview and felt a lot better,” Rena said. READ MORE

PaTH not only gives job seekers aged 15-24 the opportunity to gain hands on experience in their desired industry, but provides routine and consistency for those who might be lacking motivation.  This was ... READ MORE

“At first Chris was hesitant to apply with Voyages as he had been unemployed for such a long time.” “I organised the phone interview which he passed with flying colours.” READ MORE

Adam said Patrick’s work has been crucial to the operation of the company. “We’re currently going through an expansion, we’re trying to perform miracles and that’s where Patrick comes in. He takes the pressure... READ MORE

20 year old Kate found it hard to get into the workforce after leaving school. Born with congenital joint problems, there were certain jobs that weren’t possible for her. “Because of my disability, there are c... READ MORE

Maintenance hand Richard with Kate Rose, owner of Baupal Park Macadamia Farm. Baupal Park in Gympie is an organic macadamia orchard, specialising in producing quality nuts using Korean Natural Farming pra... READ MORE

“Having a dedicated National Partnership Manager to work with has helped to strengthen our relationship, develop our key objectives and focus more on improvement.”  Christine Bernardo, National Manager – ... READ MORE

“MAX Employment have successfully partnered with ISS Facility Services on a national level to become an extension to our centralised recruitment team, assisting, by understanding  our business needs a... READ MORE

Image: Kendrick at work at Carroll Tyres.    Although it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, HSO Tasha has formed a good relationship with both Kendrick and Carroll Tyres Manager Rob Kitzleman throug... READ MORE