April 2009

Experts provide advice on the economic downturn
Organisations fail to get benefits from downsizing
Maximising profitability during an economic downturn
Take the guess work out of hiring
Our service to you doesn’t end at finding the right candidate
How well do you know your Outlook?

Experts provide advice on the economic downturn
We are faced with some of the most challenging economic times seen since the Great Depression of the early 30s. No one sees a quick fix, but certainly no one believes that the current climate is anywhere near as severe as the 30s.

This was the general consensus from a panel of experts that presented at Drake International's highly successful Economic Forum titled “Human Capital and the Current Economic Climate”. All proceeds from the forum were donated to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bush Fire Appeal.

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Organisations fail to get benefits from downsizing
Recent research undertaken by Drake shows that organisations are not getting the benefits from downsizing that they seek.

Not only is employee motivation significantly reduced, but only a small percentage of organisations achieve any productivity gain.

Detailed analysis explains some of the reasons.

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Maximising profitability during an economic downturn

Drake is presenting three seminars during April that will provide you with insights on how to improve productivity, staff engagement and morale, and profitability during tough economic times.

LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CRISIS
How to maintain an engaged and motivated workforce in the face of economic uncertainty.


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We have your flexible staffing needs covered 24hr a day
Your business operation doesn’t stop after 5pm, neither should your temporary staff provider.

At Drake we understand that your staff are your main asset and to assist you with the staffing needs or issues that arise outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays our consultants are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

So, at any time of day or night call 13 14 48 for all you flexible staffing needs.
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Take the guess work out of hiring

In today’s economic times it’s important to make the right hiring decisions to get the most out of the people you employ. Drake P3 helps more than 40,000 managers select and manage over 6 million employees globally.


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Our service to you doesn’t end at finding the right candidate

For the first three months of a new employee’s tenure, our clients receive access to our exclusive Post Placement Services*, a range of employee wellbeing and development services that assist both the manager and new employee understand each others working styles and ensures clients maximise their return on new hires.

At Drake Personnel we are dedicated to helping you find and keep talent. That is why we’re the only company to offer a Post Placement Service, at no extra cost to your business.

For more information, please contact our Drake Personnel consultants on 13 14 48 or via email.

*Applicable to permanent placements only.

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How well do you know your Outlook?

Did you know that MS Outlook has far more functionality than just receiving and sending messages, and organising appointments?


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