The start of a new financial is a chance to refocus, reset, and realign your goals. And that includes your people strategy . As businesses look ahead in FY26, many are asking: Do we have the right team in place to reach our next milestone and business goals? Whether you're planning for growth, managing change, or simply strengthening your foundation, a clear and considered talent strategy is essential. Here are 5 smart ways to sharpen your hiring approach for the year ahead: 1. Revisit Your Workforce Needs Start by reviewing your current structure. Are there roles that need redefining or gaps that need filling? Do you have succession plans in place? Tip: Use this time to map out future hiring needs - not just who you need now, but who you’ll need next quarter or next year. We can help you build a proactive recruitment pipeline that supports your growth. 2. Refresh Your Employer Brand Your reputation as an employer plays a huge role in attracting top talent. If your job ads, social media, or careers page are saying the same thing they did last year, it’s time for a refresh. Advice: Highlight your team culture, employee success stories, and what makes your workplace unique. Candidates want more than a job - they want to feel connected to your purpose. 3. Prioritise Retention Recruiting great people is one thing. Keeping them is another. The most successful teams invest in both. Quick win: Organise informal meetings with your team members to understand what keeps them engaged - and where improvements can be made. This insight can help reduce turnover and improve morale. 4. Use Recruitment Data to Your Advantage Are you tracking key hiring metrics like time-to-fill, source of hire, or turnover rate? If not, you could be missing out on opportunities to improve efficiency. Tip: We can work with you to identify what data matters most for your business, and how to use it to make smarter hiring decisions. 5. Embrace Flexibility as a Competitive Advantage Flexibility in where, when, and how people work continues to be a top priority for candidates - and it’s not just about remote work. Flexibility can look different for every business, from adjusted start times to compressed work weeks or even flexibility in role design.  Advice: If your business already offers flexibility, make sure you're actively promoting it in job ads and during interviews. It's a key differentiator in today’s hiring market and can give you a real edge in attracting quality talent. Let’s Build a Stronger Talent Strategy Together Whether you need support with workforce planning, hiring hard-to-fill roles, or accessing passive talent, we’re here to help you start FY26 on the front foot. If you’d like to chat through your hiring goals, explore what’s happening in your industry, or get tailored recruitment advice, reach out to our team.

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