The following is Asphar & Associates policy relating to the collection, storage, use and release of personal information in possession of Asphar & Associates. This is our assurance that any person or organisation involved with Asphar & Associates knows that we comply with both the letter and the spirit of the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.

Compliance

Asphar & Associates treats our obligation to safeguard the personal information of its candidates and its clients seriously. Our Privacy Policy exemplifies our commitment to the National Privacy Policy Principles in the Privacy Act 1988.

Collection of Personal Data

Personal data is generally defined as information or an opinion that can identify a person. The type of personal data that Asphar & Associates may collect from an individual will vary with their dealings with us. Asphar & Associates collect information from individuals directly and from authorised third parties ie: References from persons whom the individual provides as referees.

Use of your Personal Data

Asphar & Associates respects the privacy of personal data, and therefore does not trade, rent, or sell individuals’ personal data to any other parties. The primary purpose of our use of personal data is in the provision of suitable candidates to our clients and to find suitable positions for our candidates.

Sharing of your Personal Data

The very nature of our business means we speak to applicants about clients, and to clients about applicants. We will not liaise with either without first obtaining permission from both parties to do so. In these cases, only that information which is relevant will be disclosed.

Security of Personal Data

All computer based information is protected by our security systems.

Access to Personal Data

As stipulated under the Privacy Act 1988, individuals have the right to access their personal data held by Asphar & Associates. We will handle requests for access to personal data in accordance with National Privacy principles. To request access to your personal data, please contact our offices during normal business hours. We ask for requests to be made in writing so that Asphar & Associates can acknowledge your request within 14 days and respond within 30 days. If access cannot be granted to any or all of the information requested, we will inform you as to why. Some information is contained on forms and in databases with a commercial value that may require us to reformat it before sending.

Here are the top 10 most stressful jobs in 2010, according to an International Business Times report:
1. Firefighter … 2. Corporate Executive (senior) … 3. Taxi Driver … 4. Surgeon … 5. Police Officer
6. Commercial Pilot … 7. Highway Patrol Officer … 8. Public Relations Officer … 9. Advertising Account Executive … 10. Real Estate Agent

   The Experience of Work-Related Stress Across Occupations

There are a number of work related stressors which have been linked to an increased likelihood of an individual experiencing negative stress outcomes. Cooper and Marshall’s (1976) original model of work related stress included five sources of stress at work, each of which are represented in the revised model of stress on which ASSET is based (Robertson Cooper, 2002b).

Cooper and Marshall’s five sources of stress, with examples of the components of these sources given for each, are:
1. Intrinsic to the job, including factors such as poor physical working conditions, work overload or time pressures;
2. Role in the organisation, including role ambiguity and role conflict;
3. Career development, including lack of job security and under/over promotion;
4. Relationships at work, including poor relationships with your boss or colleagues, an extreme component of which is bullying in the workplace (Rayner and Hoel, 1997); and
5. Organisational structure and climate, including little involvement in decision-making and office politics.

[Source: Cartwright, S., Cooper, C., Johnson, S., Millet, C. & Johnson, S. (2005). The experience of work-related stress across occupations. Journal of Managerial Psychology Vol. 20 No. 2, 178-187] ]]> http://www.asphar.com.au/?feed=rss2&p=347 0 http://www.asphar.com.au/?p=326 http://www.asphar.com.au/?p=326#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:29:44 +0000 bill http://www.ultima7.com.au/asphar/?p=326

“Satisfaction”

Our candidates are so satisfied with our genuine support they refer us to their friends and return to seek our services at their next career crossroad.

Asphar Recruitment has more than 22 years in operation and has the experience to place you in positions, which best suit your skills, advance your career potential and compliment your lifestyle.

Asphar Recruitment can make a difference in your career and we will help you with;

• Job opportunities – We have access to thousands of job opportunities across all industries, nationally and internationally.

• Personalised service – Our industry experts will thoroughly review all you career options and guide you through the job application process.

• Honesty - You will be treated with the same respect, honesty and proactive commitment we show our clients. We will not waste your time.

• Win/Win strategies – Because we understand people we are skilled at placing you in the right position; we have the ability to match candidate and clients to create the perfect employment solution. On the job support – We offer advice, counselling and coaching services to maximise your personal and professional rewards.

CareersMultiList

Now more than ever, Asphar Recruitment are uniquely positioned in the marketplace to offer clients and candidates extended opportunities through an Australian recruitment network called CareersMultilist.

CareersMultilist is a national network of 95 Australian-owned, independent recruitment companies, handpicked for their professional excellence and expertise.

Our membership with “CareersMultilist” gives clients and candidates access to:

• Greater opportunities – Clients get access to more quality candidates – up to 500,000 – and candidates get access to a larger pool of jobs.
• Leading edge technologies – Access to the latest cost-effective products, technologies and delivery systems that will ensure you attract the best candidates and find the best job.
• Entrepreneurial spirit – Shared innovation in recruitment trends.
• PSA’s – Negotiated Preferred Supply Agreements with Federal & State Government departments & agencies plus leading Australian &  international companies.

Asphar Recruitment is more than your normal run of the mill recruitment agency. We are a human resource centre with unique abilities in the delivery of strategic organisational planning and immediate recruitment solutions.

Currently recruiting for companies on a local, national and international level across the full spectrum of industries, we particularly service engineering, construction, surveying, mining and the oil & gas sectors. We have an in house specialised division supplying all categories of surveyors, quantity surveyors, estimators, project managers, engineers and geologists etc.

Other industries we service include but are not limited to the following: advertising, graphics, communications, financial, health, hospitality, printing, secretarial, temps, tourism, sales & marketing, education and FMCG.

Understanding employees are the lifeblood of your business, we will save you the time, the risk and the money by providing you with our expertise in the following;

• Placement guarantees – We are so confident in our recruitment services that we guarantee them! That’s right, if you are not satisfied with your new personnel – temporary or permanent – we will replace them at no extra charge.

• An extensive candidate pool – We give you access to our own local pool of quality candidates who trust our employment direction. This candidate pool is extended to national and international borders through our membership in Australiasia’s largest independent recruitment group, CML.

• Market and advertising knowledge- A strong relationship with many of our candidates gives us a deep understanding of what will draw their job interest. This helps us to strategically communicate on multiple online job boards ensuring you attract the high quality candidates.

• Affordable, customised and streamlined service – Over the last 20 years we have developed systems and structures that streamline our processes making it even easier for you and saving you money.

• More than a recruitment agency – To maximise your staff’s performance our consultants are qualified to offer mediation, advice, counselling, and performance appraisals/coaching.

• Easy payment terms- Be relieved of the wage accounting headaches. We‘ll calculate hours and entitlements, making payment to temporary staff employed incredibly simple and easy.