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ROBERT HALF 2023-03-30T07:00:00.000Z Career development How to navigate more responsibility at work on the same pay Been tasked with more responsibility at work on same pay in Australia? Here's your five-step plan to ask for a pay rise. ROBERT HALF 2024-05-22T14:00:00.000Z Career development 7 things to do to get the executive recruitment process right​ Executive Search MD Kevin Jarvis outlines the 7 proven steps to optimise the executive recruitment process and safeguard leadership success. ROBERT HALF 2026-03-03T13:59:00.000+11:00 Hiring advice How to counteract high staff turnover in leadership roles Kevin Jarvis, Managing Director responsible for the Brisbane area, discusses strategies for organisations to reduce leadership turnover and strengthen retention at the top levels of management. 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ROBERT HALF 2025-12-23T09:08:00.000+11:00 Management tips Why overseas talent can help with Australia’s skills shortage Explore how tapping into overseas talent can offer a sustainable skill shortage solution. We’ll review the value and the constraints of an international workforce, plus the fundamental considerations that can help you maximise your business outcomes. ROBERT HALF 2025-05-21T16:09:00.000+10:00 Hiring advice How to hire a CFO: A step-by-step guide for Australian businesses Our Senior MD explains that although hiring a CFO is not a routine hire, it’s entirely possible to fill the role quickly without lowering the bar. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-08T15:19:00.000+10:00 Hiring advice How to prepare for small business succession planning Many small business owners delay small business succession planning despite wanting to protect what they’ve built, but in reality, starting early and having capable, trusted people ready to step into leadership is where success lies. 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