"Thank you very much for the help you have offered. When I first contacted you through email, I was really surprised at how quickly you got back to me. The position you found for me fits me perfectly well, and I like it very much. Throughout the process, you have been so helpful, liaising very professionally and efficiently. Thank again for all you have done."
Underground Production Geologist, South PerthSkye in the Media
The secrets to setting salaries
smartcompany.com.au, July 28th, 2011
With the skills shortage now well and truly taking hold, wage pressures rising and another interest rate almost certain, employers across the country have been forced to face one of their most difficult
The secrets to setting salaries - Full Article
Skyes the limit for duo
North West, Wednesday, November 10, 2010
INTERNATIONAL recruitment specialist Skye Recruitment is working around the clock to match employers in the technical and engineering sector with the right staff
Skyes the limit for duo - Full Article
How to hire your first employee in 2011
www.startupsmart.com.au, Monday, December 20, 2010
Congratulations! Your start-up has reached a point at which you have to hire someone in order to keep growing.
How to hire your first employee in 2011 - Full Article
Survey reveals job candidates lying during interviews
smartcompany.com.au, Wednesday, September 17th, 2010
Recruitment experts say businesses need to ask specific and detailed questions when interviewing potential employees, saying businesses could be in trouble if they hire candidates who have lied ...
Survey reveals job candidates lying during interviews - Full Article
SMEs under pressure to boost pay, but how much can your businesses afford?
smartcompany.com.au, Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Businesses are now under increased pressure to raise salaries by 3-6% this year after handing out small pay rises or even freezing remuneration during the global financial crisis, the latest Hays annual salary guide reveals.
SMEs under pressure to boost pay, but how much can your businesses afford? - Full ArticleBeware the two-year itch with Gen Y staff
smartcompany.com.au, Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Over half of employees who have been in their current position for two years are thinking about moving, or have already started looking for another job, a new survey from recruitment group OfficeTeam has revealed.
Beware the two-year itch with Gen Y staff - Full Article
Women's Business
BRW, Thursday, April 29th, 2010
There are 18 female chief executives on this year's BRW Fast Starters, out of 38 female founders. That's new.
Women's Business - Full ArticleFast Starters List 2010
BRW, Thursday, April 29th, 2010
View the entire Fast Starters list from 2010.
Fast Starters List 2010 - Full Article
2010's Hot 30 Under 30
smartcompany.com.au, Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
It's the numbers that make the 2010 edition of SmartCompany's Hot 30 Under 30 so impressive. The businesses run by this group of rising entrepreneurs aged 30 years and under have more than $100 million in combined revenue.
2010's Hot 30 Under 30 - Full Article
Brisbane recruiter named state's 'fastest growing'
Queensland Business Review, Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Skye Recruitment has been listed as the sixth fastest growing company in Queensland and the state’s fastest growing recruitment agency in the BRW Fast Starters List for 2010.
Brisbane recruiter named state's 'fastest growing' - Full Article
Is resources recruitment running out of gas?
Australian Journal of Mining, Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Sophie Macdonald, principal of Skye Recruitment oversees consultants specialising in recruitment for the oil and gas industry in Queensland.
Is resources recruitment running out of gas? - Full Article
How I keep my staff from being poached
smartcompany.com.au, Friday, April 30th, 2010
Skye Recruitment, founded by Kye and Sophie Macdonald four years ago, focuses on recruitment for the engineering and construction sectors and is currently turning over $2.2 million per year, with expectations for strong growth.
How I keep my staff from being poached - Full Article
Gen Y is listening
smartcompany.com.au, Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Gen Y and Gen Z are often attacked for being arrogant, for not listening to experienced people and for showing no regard for long-term success. But the 2010 edition of the Hot 30 Under 30 suggests that our gun young entrepreneurs have been listening very carefully to this criticism.
Gen Y is listening - Full Article
The sisters are not digging it
The Earth Mover and Civil Contractor, Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Federal Government suggestions of quotas to encourage female participation at executive levels, have drawn criticism from leading construction, resource and mining industry recruiters.
The sisters are not digging it - Full Article
Resource industry female quota 'impossible', says recruitment firm
Queensland Business Review, Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Federal Government suggestions of quotas to encourage female participation at executive levels have drawn criticism from leading mining and resource industry recruiters.
Resource industry female quota 'impossible', says recruitment firm - Full Article
Fran Metcalf - CareerOne
The Courier Mail, Saturday, March 27th, 2010
When it comes to quotas to boost the number of women in workplaces, there are two opposing camps: those who believe women should be hired and elevated on the basis of merit and skills rather than gender, and those who argue that women will never get an equal go in the workplace unless ...
Fran Metcalf - CareerOne - Full Article
Quotas may not be the best way to attract women
Australian Journal of Mining, Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Federal Government suggestions of quotas to encourage female participation at executive levels have drawn a mixed reaction from mining and resource industry recruiters, and those working in industry.
Quotas may not be the best way to attract women - Full Article
The Sisters Are Not Digging It
Construction Hire, Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Federal Government suggestions of quotas to encourage female participation at executive levels have drawn criticism from industry recruiters.
The Sisters Are Not Digging It - Full Article
How to poach your competitors' best staff
smartcompany.com.au, Thursday, February 11th, 2010
The aftermath of the global financial crisis has left employees under-appreciated, frustrated and ready to move on. Recruitment companies and forecasters predict a mass exodus of workers over the next few months as declining unemployment gives them confidence to seek greener pastures.
How to poach your competitors' best staff - Full Article
Keeping your talent
smartcompany.com.au, Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
The state of the workforce is changing. Employees who were considering a career move in 2009, but stayed put due to job security fears, are now feeling confident enough to begin looking for new lines of work.
Keeping your talent - Full Article
Skye Recruitment
Brisbane Business News, January, 2010
IN an industry where jobs mean everything, Skye Recruitment made no redundancies in the last 18 months, leading by example on the back of a strong cash position and staying close to clients.
Skye Recruitment - Full Article
Demand for quality staff still high
Civil Engineers Australia - July 2009
In the past two to three months there has been a noticeable increase in economic confidence and we have seen an increase in the demand for quality staff.
Demand for quality staff still high - Full Article
Winners are grinners around the nation
Australian Mining Review, December, 2009
MINING recruitment company Skye Recruitment has recently been honoured in four Australian business awards.
Winners are grinners around the nation - Full Article
Skye Recruitment
smartcompany.com.au, Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Skye Recruitment has quickly transformed into a successful recruitment business for the civil construction, building, civil engineering and oil and gas markets.
Skye Recruitment - Full Article
Recruiting growth through best practice
Recruitment Extra, November, 2009
Resulting from its implementation of international best practices, technical recruitment company, Skye Recruitment, experienced 166% annual growth last year and has been recognised as the fastest growing recruitment agency in Queensland.
Recruiting growth through best practice - Full ArticlePrescriptive approach to recruitment well received
ConstructionIndustryNews.net, Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
CIVIL engineering and contracting recruitment specialist Skye Recruitment says its international best practice approach is reaping rewards, with the company growing 166% last year.
Prescriptive approach to recruitment well received - Full Article
Telstra announces business women finalists
Queensland Business Review, Monday, October 12th, 2009
Women in Business finalist and co-founder of Battlefield Sports, Nicole Lander, has been named a contender for Telstra Queensland Business Woman of the Year in the Nokia Innovation Award category.
Telstra announces business women finalists - Full ArticleHopes are sky high
North-West News, Wednesday, October 7, 2009
A MITCHELTON resident could be Queensland's best business woman.
Sophie Macdonald, principal of employment business Skye Recruitment, is one of 19 finalists nominated for the 2009 Telstra Queensland Business Women's Awards.
Hopes are sky high - Full ArticleSkye's no limit in recruitment
Business Acumen Queensland, Thursday, October 1, 2009
One of Australia's leading technical recruitment companies, Skye Recruitment, experienced 166 percent annual growth last year and has been recognised as the fastest growing recruitment agency in Queensland.
Skye's no limit in recruitment - Full Article
How to plan for a recovery in business
smartcompany.com.au, September, 2009
Business confidence is back, customers are restocking for a busy Christmas trading period and sales and profits are heading upwards.
How to plan for a recovery in business - Full Article
