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Laura Privitelli
From CV to Customs: A Day in Freight Forwarding Recruiting
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…
TRS Resourcing
Not All Recruiters Are the Same – Tavis’ Weekly Update!
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,…
TRS Resourcing
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…
TRS Resourcing
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…
Laura Privitelli
Freight Forwarding Recruitment in Melbourne
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…
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…
Tavis Shearer
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…
TRS Resourcing
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…
Tavis Shearer
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…
Laura Privitelli
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…











