Resilience in Business | Tav's Little Video Chat
Tavis Shearer (Resilience in Business)
Welcome to Tav's Little Video Chat, your go-to channel for insights at the intersection of recruitment and entrepreneurship. Led by Tavis Shearer, founder of TRS Resourcing, we explore the dynamic world of Australia's workforce, sharing strategies to build resilient businesses and careers.
With a foundation in connecting skilled professionals to industry leaders across sectors like manufacturing, trades, logistics, engineering, defence, and architecture, Tavis brings firsthand experience to every discussion.
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From CV to Customs: A Day in Freight Forwarding Recruiting
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Not All Recruiters Are the Same – Tavis’ Weekly Update!
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Building Stability and Loyalty in Your Workforce
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….
Tavis Shearer
Communication is Personal, Not Transactional
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…
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What Is Technical Blue Collar?
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…
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Freight Forwarding Recruitment in Melbourne
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Tavis Shearer
The True Cost of Recruitment
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…
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Why are Smaller Specialised Agencies the Best Choice for Attraction and Retention?
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…
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TRS Resourcing vs Big Agencies “Quality Over Quantity”
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…
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How TRS Resourcing Handles Client Feedback & Service Gaps
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…
Tavis Shearer
Why Smaller, Specialised Recruitment Agencies Outperform the Big Names
Guys, let’s cut through the noise. Recruitment isn’t flashy big overheads, or massive databases that churn out the same names over and over. At the end of the day, what businesses really want is the right person in the right role, and that’s exactly where small, specialised recruitment agencies outperform the big players. Tailored…
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How AI is Revolutionising Recruitment: From Screening to Onboarding
AI is transforming various industries, including recruitment. It is assisting within the hiring process to enhancing candidate experiences, identifying and evaluating, skilled staff. I’ve seen how businesses are looking for ways to fairly balance AI within their systems and procedures because it is such a powerful tool. Yes, there are benefits however, it’s important to…











