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  • Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny 22: A Sign of the Times - The Market & Our New Norm
    2024/06/20

    The ‘Talent Instinct’ podcast episode 22 by Chantal Penny is an electrifying space where we dive into how construction business owners revamp their hunt for top-tier talent by ‘instinctivizing’ your efforts.

    In this episode I discuss what is current 'A sign of the times, the market and question what is our 'new norm'. The challenges in the market today, particularly for construction business owners is huge. I get it. I'm chatting with business owners every day, and really empathise with how everyone is trying to grasp what our 'new norm' is since Covid with inflation, interest rates moving upwards, a high rate of bankruptcies which are continuing, and now an upcoming election.

    There is still work out there, but it is definitely a little slower. Applications from candidates with in-demand skillsets are increasing, indicating a turnover in the market. People are seeking new opportunities, whether as a business looking at and restructuring their projects, direction, budgets, internal process and their teams. Equally candidates are looking for a stable workplace, one that fits them with a great culture and they are on the move. This is also influenced with people migrating - whether over borders within Australia, or from overseas.

    We'll discuss the positives and things to consider going back to basics to sure up our success, and things to look at to ensure that we have the right team with the right skillset and the right attitude to be successful, and create a 'new norm' that works in the current environment

    Let’s face it, making the right hire for your business has never been more paramount. The stakes of the wrong hire can disrupt performance, profit, culture and succession planning. Talent Instinct isn’t about playing safe, it’s about conquering with calculated instinct.

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    13 分
  • Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny 21: Employee rights -v- Employer's burdens
    2024/05/28

    The ‘Talent Instinct’ podcast episode 21 by Chantal Penny is an electrifying space where we dive into how construction business owners revamp their hunt for top-tier talent by ‘instinctivizing’ your efforts.

    In recruitment, we are selling both ways. We discover and then sell the employer's offering and culture to the employee. And to the employer, we sell potential candidates for the role, looking at a generally wider perspective than most employers are used to. To be successful we need to be able to consider all perspectives.

    This blog was inspired by many conversations I have been having in the industry, being able to see both sides of the argument, sparked recently by workers at Brisbane's Cross River Rail project who have lodged a wage claim, highlighting the ongoing tensions between labor demands and employer constraints. Workers argue for higher wages to reflect the rising cost of living and the intensive labour required for such a large-scale infrastructure project.

    On the employer's side, the financial burden of wage increases must be balanced against numerous expenses, including materials, project timelines, future employee benefits that need to be set aside and overall budget constraints. Achieving a balance requires transparent negotiation, where workers’ need for fair compensation is weighed against the project's financial health.

    I discuss the isues of employers for employees to consider, and also discuss that it is crucial for employees also to evaluate the stability of the potential employer to ensure long-term security and growth opportunities. Prospective employees should research the company's financial health by reviewing its annual reports, financial statements, and market performance. Additionally, understanding the organisation's industry standing, competitive position, and history of economic resilience can provide insights into its stability.

    Job seekers should also consider the company's management structure and leadership reputation, as effective and transparent leadership often correlates with organisational stability. Employee reviews and turnover rates can offer a glimpse into workplace culture and satisfaction, further indicating the company's stability. Lastly, ensuring that the company adheres to legal and ethical standards can prevent future disruptions due to regulatory issues.

    I discuss thoroughly assessing these factors can help job seekers make a balanced and informed decision, securing not only a position but a reliable career path.

    Let’s face it, making the right hire for your business has never been more paramount. The stakes of the wrong hire can disrupt performance, profit, culture and succession planning. Talent Instinct isn’t about playing safe, it’s about conquering with calculated instinct.

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    Chantal Penny:
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    13 分
  • Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny 20: Identifying Yours & Your Teams' Personalities
    2024/04/22

    The ‘Talent Instinct’ podcast episode 20 by Chantal Penny is an electrifying space where we dive into how construction business owners revamp their hunt for top-tier talent by ‘instinctivizing’ your efforts.

    In this episode I talk about personality tests, and identifying your own personality and that of your team, for both the boss a workers. Simply put, identifying who you are within a team, knowing yourself, your tendencies and the ecosystem of your team and how to communicate well with their diverse personalities, makes work more efficient, creates a more productive and happier team, and importantly, highlights if there are gaps in your team. So, if you are a boss, are you a visionary trailblazer, supportive mentor, task ninga, fun-loving facilitator or the diplomatic mediator? For employees, are you a go-getter guru, a teamwork dynamo, a creative crusader, reliable rockstar or social butterfly? And how does each personality's beliefs, attributes, communication styles and tendencies when they are out of balance (and we all have ups and downs in our lives) affect the other members of the team - and most importantly, how do we get the best from each team member, allowing them to be themselves whilst getting the best out of them.

    Let’s face it, making the right hire for your business has never been more paramount. The stakes of the wrong hire can disrupt performance, profit, culture and succession planning. Talent Instinct isn’t about playing safe, it’s about conquering with calculated instinct.

    You can take my 'Chantal's Personality Test' and find great tips for understanding and improving workplace relations for each personality on the team in my blog "Your Personality and Your Team" at:
    https://www.siteforcerecruitment.com.au/your-personality-and-your-team

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    19 分
  • Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny 19: Building Brighter Days - Wet Weather & Seasonal Affective Disorder
    2024/04/11

    The ‘Talent Instinct’ podcast episode 19 by Chantal Penny is an electrifying space where we dive into how construction business owners revamp their hunt for top-tier talent by ‘instinctivizing’ your efforts.

    In this episode I shed light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its impact on the construction industry - especially with all the wet weather we have experienced, and a winter predicted to be wet AGAIN! Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter months when daylight hours are shorter. In the construction industry, where outdoor work is common, SAD can significantly affect productivity, morale, and overall well-being. Join me as I explore the signs and symptoms of SAD specific to construction workers, discuss strategies for identifying it in your employees, and share practical tips for creating a supportive work environment that promotes mental health and wellness. Tune in to "Building Brighter Days" to learn how to recognise and address Seasonal Affective Disorder in the construction industry.

    Let’s face it, making the right hire for your business has never been more paramount. The stakes of the wrong hire can disrupt performance, profit, culture and succession planning. Talent Instinct isn’t about playing safe, it’s about conquering with calculated instinct.

    Find out more in my blog "Wet Days and S.A.D - Seasonal Affective Disorder" at"-
    https://www.siteforcerecruitment.com.au/wet-days-and-s-a-d

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    Chantal Penny:
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    12 分
  • Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny 18: Rocking Resumes - Writing & Reviewing
    2024/04/04

    The ‘Talent Instinct’ podcast episode 18 by Chantal Penny is an electrifying space where we dive into how construction business owners revamp their hunt for top-tier talent by ‘instinctivizing’ your efforts.

    In this episode I cover candidates writing of, and recruiters reviewing, a resume. It's an art that can be mastered by candidates and my tips are designed to empower job seekers with practical insights to craft an effective resume to showcase skills and accomplishments authentically whilst tailoring their resume in the way that algorithms and recruiters look for in today's job market. I also discuss reviewing resumes from a recruiter's lens, guiding listeners on how to decipher resumes, how to interpret and deal with missing information, and red flags to look for. By bridging the gap between applicant and recruiter, this podcast equips listeners with the tools to navigate the competitive job market with confidence and strategic acumen.

    Let’s face it, making the right hire for your business has never been more paramount. The stakes of the wrong hire can disrupt performance, profit, culture and succession planning. Talent Instinct isn’t about playing safe, it’s about conquering with calculated instinct.

    Employees, find out more in my blog "Resumes That Rock - Crafting Stand Out Resumes to Land Your Dream Job (and Make Your Friends Jealous!)
    https://www.siteforcerecruitment.com.au/resumes-that-rock-in-2023

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    Chantal Penny:
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    15 分
  • Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny 17: When will enough be enough? Employee expectations.
    2024/03/08
    The ‘Talent Instinct’ podcast episode 17 by Chantal Penny is an electrifying space where we dive into how construction business owners revamp their hunt for top-tier talent by ‘instinctivizing’ your efforts. In this episode I discuss "How much is too much", and ask "Are the expectations of our workers these days falling into the employer's lap when it shouldn't". It's a controversial subject, I know, but something my clients are talking about more currently. When did employers turn into financial advisor, money lenders, counsellor and consistent back patters (and sometimes just for basic performance)? I'm asking in these difficult times, "when will self-responsibility and preparedness for the job sit with the employee, and when will gratitude enter the picture for what the boss has built"? When will enough be enough? Finally, I provide suggestions on how to build culture where the boundaries are not blurred. Let’s face it, making the right hire for your business has never been more paramount. The stakes of the wrong hire can disrupt performance, profit, culture and succession planning. Talent Instinct isn’t about playing safe, it’s about conquering with calculated instinct. Employees, find out more in my blog: 15 Success 101, 15 Tips You Can Learn In 15 Seconds https://www.siteforcerecruitment.com.au/job-success-101-15-tips-you-can-learn-in-15-seconds Enjoy! In this podcast, we cover: 00:13 Welcome and benefits 01:10 Episode 17 "How much is too much" 01:00 Employer, or financial advisor, counsellor and back patter 02:07 Responsibility transfer to teachers, parents, employers? 02:25 Wanting to give our kids better -v- easy accessibility 03:15 Setting up our kids to not make decisions for themselves 03:30 Feeling entitled and finding it difficult to navigate their life 03:50 Resistance story 04:00 Everything at our fingertips -V- need and grit 05:08 Employers want to forward and help staff 05:25 Whose responsibility is this? 05:37 What employers do to build culture 06:12 Where do we draw the line 06:25 Culture building tips without going overboard 07:00 The payment for a job, is the thank you for your work 07:19 Reassuring, validating and recogisnising staff efforts 07:49 Expectations for the role and reviewing staff 08:26 Giving positive feedback - the 4/1 rule 08:55 Well aware of a 20 year old's expectations today 09:25 The financial world at the moment 09:40 What do you think is enough, and when is it too much 10:03 What do they want for just turning up each day?? 10:25 Seeing it from both sides 10:30 Lead from the front 10:57 Where is gratitude for what the boss has built? 11:38 A level of mutual respect and happy medium 12:13 Wayne Bennett's coaching ways - fundamentals are fundamentals 12:31 At the end of the day good players want to be there 12:40 Similarities of coaching and business 12:53 The principles of hiring, firing and building 13:32 Wrap Up Get in touch (go on..... we know you want to) Chantal Penny: P: 0422 536 382 chantal@siteforcerecruitment.com.au www.siteforcerecruitment.com.au LinkedIn: Chantal Penny - Talent Instinct LinkedIn SiteForce Recruitment LinkedIn Facebook:SiteForce Recruitment Facebook Instagram:Chantal Penny - Talent Instinct Insta SiteForce Recruitment Insta YouTube:YouTube Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny Podcast: Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny Podcast
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    14 分
  • Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny: 15 Suicide in the industry: Prevalence & Prevention
    2024/02/22

    The ‘Talent Instinct’ podcast episode 15 by Chantal Penny is an electrifying space where we dive into how construction business owners revamp their hunt for top-tier talent by ‘instinctivizing’ your efforts.

    Everyone at work has a responsibility for health and safety, both physical and psychological. In a world where the sounds of hammers and drills echo through our cities, there's a silent struggle that needs our attention - suicide.

    Construction has faced many challenges recently. Just when you think you've finally adjusted to the aftermath of Covid, supply chain chaos, collapsing construction companies, job losses, relentless industry demands, skyrocketing interest rates, rising living costs, protests, and unrest, another potential pressure looms on the horizon - a slowing economy. Is it no wonder some of our most resilient bosses and workers can feel despair.

    Construction professionals face unique challenges that can take a toll on their mental health, and I’m here to break the silence, share stories, and build a community of support. I discuss identification and actions to take to seek or give support from a deeply personal and compassionate space. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a newcomer to the industry, or someone supporting a loved one in construction, in this podcast I discuss the challenges, break down stigmas, and how to find hope and support.

    I also provide resources and contacts if you find yourself in this position, or know someone who is. Our industry inherently has high risks due to the pressured nature of the work, making it crucial for ALL stakeholders to prioritise and actively participate in identifying and supporting anyone suffering with thoughts of suicide.

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    16 分
  • Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny: 14 Workers Attitudes – The Good, Bad & Ugly
    2024/02/09
    The ‘Talent Instinct’ podcast episode 14 by Chantal Penny is an electrifying space where we dive into how construction business owners revamp their hunt for top-tier talent by ‘instinctivizing’ your efforts. In this episode I discuss worker’s attitudes, the good, the bad and the ugly. Times are changing and the pendulum swing that went towards workers during Covid, and the frenetic search for workers and employers willing to pay top dollar just to get ‘somebody, anybody’ on board has changed. The pendulum is swinging back towards employers who are now looking for workers that display an attitude of gratitude. I share examples of what has been happening and give some great tips for recruiters on red flags to look out for, and how to use your instincts and identify a candidate with a bad attitude. Let’s face it, making the right hire for your business has never been more paramount. The stakes of the wrong hire can disrupt performance, profit, culture and succession planning. Talent Instinct isn’t about playing safe, it’s about conquering with calculated instinct. Enjoy! In this podcast, we cover: 00:13  Welcome and benefits 01:10  Episode 14 - Workers attitudes – the good, bad & ugly 01:57  Tables have turned 02:15  Bad attitudes in a job market that needs workers 02:30  Restarting in a new job challenges 03:00  The big payers in the past are hurting as things slow down 03:10  Finding a happy place in a controlled environment 04:00  Difficulties employers are facing at the moment 04:20  Stay in your job conditions!!! 04:40  Problem workers: Don’t turn up = don’t have a job 05:05  Bad attitudes and excuses affect sites 06:21  Business owners hoping attitudes change 06:42  Angry people and changes since Covid 07:12  Stable business owners is where the good staff are 07:31  Recruitment Hiring Tip – trust your instinct with greedy candidates 08:10  Good attitudes and magic prospects! 08:50  Using your instinct when recruiting – don’t just look at a piece of paper 09:03  You can tell a bad candidate by the “talk” 09:37  Confidence -v- Ego “I’m the best” 10:15  Finishing up a person gone ‘AWOL’ and dealing with delusions 11:11  Basic expectations on how to behave well 11:40  Job jumping: missing out on choice opportunities (money and employers) 12:12  A great recruiter weeds out the habitual offenders and bad reputations 13:15  Great employees come from a ‘different cloth’ 13:30  Hope for the industry by getting back to ‘101’ basics 13:51  101’s of what makes a good employee 14:47  Get the industry back to a really good standard 15:00  The boss’s lot isn’t all it is thought to be 15:27  Time to work together and develop an attitude of gratitude 16:00  Kudos to the business owners in these challenging times 16:54  Wrap Up Get in touch (go on..... we know you want to) Chantal Penny: P: 0422 536 382chantal@siteforcerecruitment.com.au www.siteforcerecruitment.com.au LinkedIn: Chantal Penny - Talent Instinct LinkedInSiteForce Recruitment LinkedIn Facebook:SiteForce Recruitment Facebook Instagram:Chantal Penny - Talent Instinct InstaSiteForce Recruitment Insta YouTube:YouTube Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny Podcast:Talent Instinct with Chantal Penny Podcast  
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    18 分