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Recruitment, hiring and market trends
These articles reflect our direct experience working across Melbourne and Brisbane and are shaped by the conversations we have with clients and candidates every day.

November 26, 2025
Search and selection firm, Quinn Allan has launched a new employee benefits program that will be rolled out to all current and future members of their team. Significantly, the arrangement has also been extended to all contracting professionals that they place in interim positions with clients. This important initiative reflects the company’s efforts both to be recognised as an employer of choice and to stand by their mission to change the perception of the recruitment industry. As part of the program, Quinn Allan staff and professionals contracting through their firm will now enjoy exclusive access to a range of corporate discounts with leading brands, covering travel, accommodation, energy, insurance, childcare, fitness, and more. “This isn’t just a token gesture” said Managing Partner and Founder, James Hyndman. “It’s a comprehensive program designed to address the real-life needs of working professionals. “Whether you are looking to contract through us or are one of our own team, it’s important that we demonstrate our appreciation of the contribution you make and the commitment you show to our business. This benefits scheme is our way of saying ‘thank you.’” The Value of Employee Benefits The launch of the program aligns with research conducted last year by Origin 360 EV and Deloitte Australia that surveyed over 1,500 employees and HR representatives across multiple industries. It found that remuneration and benefits are a key driver of employee retention, with 72 percent of employees choosing to stay with their current employer based on these factors alone. Perhaps most revealing is that 78 percent of employees said they feel valued by their employer simply when offered a range of benefits that align with their lifestyle, even if they don’t actively use them. The mere presence of thoughtful benefits demonstrates respect and investment in people’s wellbeing. The Client Advantage By extending these benefits to their contractors, Quinn Allan is acknowledging the importance of retaining high calibre talent to meet the needs to their clients. While this program clearly benefits these interim professionals, the company’s clients stand to gain significantly as well. The benefits program enables the firm to attract an even larger network of high-quality talent to meet client business needs. In a competitive market where top interim professionals have choices, comprehensive benefits become a powerful differentiator. Interim staff who feel supported and valued in their positions are more likely to perform better in their roles, driving superior outcomes for the businesses that hire them. When professionals know they’re working through a recruitment company that invests in their wellbeing, they bring greater commitment and energy to their work. They are also likely to remain in the role for the duration of the project: a critical factor in ensuring continuity and successful outcomes. Furthermore, for the businesses that engage Quinn Allan, there’s the additional benefit of knowing you are partnering with a firm that genuinely looks after its interim staff. This in turn reflects positively on your reputation in the market. It demonstrates a people-first culture that extends beyond your permanent workforce. A Genuine Commitment To People Quinn Allan’s decision to launch this benefits program is a clear demonstration of their commitment to changing the perception of the recruitment industry. In an era where the competition for top talent is fierce, Quinn Allan’s benefits program offers a decisive edge to everyone involved: better talent attraction and retention, enhanced performance across the board, and a strengthened employer brand that reflects a genuine commitment to their people. Quinn Allan’s Benefits Program is available now to all their employees and active contractors. For further information or to discuss how your business can benefit from our interim staffing solutions contact our office on (03)8373 3400 or email contracting@quinnallan.com.au .

February 12, 2024
Quinn Allan, an Australian Specialist Recruitment firm has opened a new Queensland-based office in Brisbane following a rise in demand for permanent and temporary staff in several sectors, primarily for accounting and finance departments across a variety of industries, as well as technology, HR, and specialist energy markets.  According to the Australian Financial Review; organisations such as ANZ have indicated that attracting and retaining talent is going to be a key focus for this year. There is a significant lack of qualified staff available amid a sector-wide shortage in the Australian labour market, inhibiting growth in the private and public sector. Recruitment firms such as Quinn Allan are experiencing increased demand for their specialist recruitment services in the current climate. Using their established connections and network with current, active and passive potential candidates, they have been able to find qualified and experienced people, who are not accessible through traditional job search platforms. Mark Hetherington, Managing Partner of the new Queensland-based Quinn Allan office has first-hand experience with the current challenges. “We have seen candidate shortages over the last couple of years in SEQ, in turn, driving salary inflation and businesses have found that hiring has been harder and more competitive”. Quinn Allan was an obvious choice for Mark when opening a new office in Brisbane, with its approach on changing the perception of the recruitment industry. “Quinn Allan represents a business that really cares about the profession, and the people they work with, both internally and externally. That’s the real attraction point and it is genuinely exciting for us to be able to bring that into the Queensland market.” James Hyndman, Managing Partner of Quinn Allan said he is excited about the launch of the Brisbane office which is a crucial next step in executing on the company’s growth plans. “Brisbane was a natural progression for us with a very capable team on the ground there and the Brisbane market has some parallels with Melbourne being particularly relationship driven”.



