Maxim Recruitment | Employer Recruitment and Search

26 November 2023

Is Recruitment in the Hong Kong Construction Industry Sustainable?

This week Richard attended the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council’s Global Construction Sustainability Forum and Exhibition where he discussed the forecasted volume of work planned for the coming years and the critical shortage of manpower faced by the construction industry.

16 October 2023

Career Resources Hub Highlights | The Best Bits

All of the recruitment and career resources can be found in the ‘News’ section but this post is a ‘cheat sheet’ giving a fast-track tour of the sections and specific articles that might be relevant to you – and to highlight a few of my favourite straight-talking blogs that offer some great advice.

10 October 2023

Why is there a need for a speedy recruitment process?

If you want to secure your best fit candidate for a live job vacancy, acting quickly will help. This means prompt candidate shortlisting, interviewing, selection and onboarding

2 October 2023

Are you a good job interviewer?

In this blog we will look at some of the ways you can reflect on and improve your interview and selection methods for a win win outcome. We look at what can you as the interviewer and ambassador of your company and brand do to prepare too?

17 August 2023

Building a Strong Employer Brand in a Competitive Marketplace

With the competition for skilled professionals intensifying, construction companies are realising the need to stand out to attract and retain top talent. "Building a Strong Employer Brand in a Competitive Market" is not only a necessity but also a pathway to sustained success.

17 August 2023

Unveiling the Power of Authentic Networking in Recruitment

In the ever-evolving world of recruitment, where digital platforms and algorithms reign supreme, one timeless truth remains: authentic networking is the secret sauce that fuels successful placements.

10 July 2023

5 Reasons To Join The Lighthouse Club WorldWide

The Lighthouse Club is a non-political networking and fellowship organisation which supports the construction industries in many locations including Hong Kong. The club was set up in 1956 by its founders “for the furtherance of good fellowship among people in the construction industry”.

10 July 2023

Why Don’t Candidates Want to Work for You?

Here is a ‘cheat sheet’ of the most common reasons why candidates who were initially interested in becoming an employee with a client either walk away or ultimately turn down offers of employment.

9 July 2023

CIC Economic and Policy Briefing | The current state of the UK Economy

Nilam discusses the current state of the UK Economy with a particular focus on how the current economic uncertainty in the UK has affected employment and recruitment.

9 June 2023

Why Aren’t You Interviewing Candidates with Hong Kong Experience?

We look at the concerns of UK construction employers regarding employing candidates with Hong Kong experience and are they valid? Here. we look at the most common objections and concerns.

6 June 2023

Working From Home: Beneficial or Detrimental?

Still an ongoing debate, is working from home beneficial or detrimental? There is no easy answer and the workplace is continuing to evolve after lockdown and many being forced to work from home.

17 April 2023

Why is it important to write good job descriptions for construction jobs?

Companies must guarantee they’re employing top calibre staff in order to keep business running smoothly and successfully. Over time, staff may leave and need to be replaced, or a particularly busy period might lead to a rise in employment needs. Without high quality employees, how can a business hope to succeed?