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The recruitment industry is changing faster than a Qantas flight out of Melbourne. And like that airport terminal, a lot of agencies haven’t updated in decades. The truth is this: volume recruitment is dead. The future belongs to those who bring the human touch, specialisation, and grit back into hiring. Recently, I sat down with…

Is the construction fitout just the finishing touches on buildings? I don’t believe so, I think they transform these buildings into functional and branded spaces for offices, retail shops, hotels and restaurants even industrial sites. Australian project fit outs have a demand for skilled trades, project managers, designers, and suppliers and they offer long term…

  I recruit daily for freight forwarding roles in Melbourne, and I know how aggressive this market has become. Companies operating in logistics & supply chains are after the same candidates and their skill sets. There’s a challenge to find talent and make sure they are the right fit. Melbourne is one of the country’s…

Frankie joins TRS and brings in eight new roles in her first week. The Melbourne job market is improving across multiple sectors. Not all recruiters are the same. TRS stands by ethical, transparent recruitment. Pay rates are rising, and it’s time for businesses to review early. TRS continues to grow across logistics, technical blue collar,…

How you build stability and loyalty in your workforce is fundamental. At the end of the day, staff return drains money, productivity, and morale. Companies that prioritise loyalty keep good people longer, and create environments where employees want to work. And trust me, this is where specialised recruitment and strong leadership make all the difference….

People want to and should be heard, understood, and respected; they should be made to feel like a number on a spreadsheet or another lead in the pipeline. Communication done well builds trust, loyalty, and retention, while transactional interactions leave people feeling undervalued and let’s be honest, they are quick to move on. Why Communication…

  Understanding the Technical Blue Collar Skilled Workforce That Keeps Australia Moving What exactly does “technical blue collar” mean? And why is this a specialised workforce so important to Australia’s success? TRS specialise in recruiting Technical blue-collar professionals. Our team has spent years recruiting these specific skilled tradespeople who work across manufacturing, transport, construction, and…

Finding Specialists Who Keep Goods Moving Australia’s Freight forwarding supply chain needs skilled professionals to manage every detail, compliance, delay, and so much more. Be it via rail, air, sea and road between ports, warehouses to and from the A-Z of destinations. Freight forwarding and transporting cargo must be kept moving efficiently, cost effectively, and…

Let’s discuss a big cost involved in finding the right person who is willing to actually stick around, perform, and ultimately help your business grow. That’s where the “true cost of recruitment” comes in. Too many businesses only look at the upfront fee or hourly rate, missing the bigger picture: what it really costs when…

  When it comes to recruitment, the question business owners often ask is: Why are smaller specialised agencies the best choice for attraction and retention? At the end of the day, guys, it’s simple. Smaller recruitment agencies cut through the noise. They deliver specialised recruitment with a sharp focus on culture, skill fit, and long-term…

Guys, let’s be real. Is it about flashing logos, oversized offices, or databases with a million names you’ve already seen ten times before? At the end of the day, what matters is putting the right person in the right role, and that’s where smaller, specialised agencies like TRS Resourcing have the edge. Why Big Agencies…

Owning Feedback, Even When It Stings At the end of the day, recruitment isn’t always sunshine and handshakes. Sometimes, I’ll get feedback which makes me stop and question whether we’ve delivered what we promised. Just recently, a past client told us they weren’t happy with the service they’d received. Honestly, I was surprised because when…