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Simon Boulton

Simon Boulton is Director of Aequalis Consulting, a highly respected accounting and finance recruitment practice in Sydney. Simon has more than 13 years of recruitment experience in London and Sydney. He recruited in the financial services markets, with a listed US staffing firm, launching a bespoke banking business in London.

Following this success, Simon moved to Australia in 1999 to launch the US firm's Australian operation, and continued his focus in banking and financial Services, managing and growing both temporary and permanent teams.

Simon then joined an Australian boutique financial services search firm to develop the CFO practice. In 2004 he was approached by a global financial services and capital markets search firm to launch the Australian business with a specific mandate to establish and grow their Asia presence.

In 2008, Simon joined Aequalis Consulting as a Director. At Aequalis, he provides tailored strategies for companies in various industries to attract and retain the most talented professionals in the market, as well as the overall management of Aequalis Consulting.

Simon provides comment regularly in news and trade media, including Daily Telegraph, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Weekend Australian, Recruitment Extra, HR Daily and Sky Business News.

How to prepare for your next career move

Many people don’t properly plan their careers and then wonder why the fail to secure pay rises and promotions.
May 2, 10:39 am
How to get promoted

The biggest misconception about promotions is that they naturally occur with time. It's not enough to think you deserve one, you must understand and clearly demonstrate how you can make a difference.
March 8, 1:52 pm
The F* Word

A recent survey conducted by Aequalis Consulting shows that one of the most desired work benefits among employees is work place flexibility.
December 11, 9:41 am
How to deal with annoying colleagues

When you spend more time at work than with your family, it’s important you get along with your colleagues.
October 17, 11:17 am
How to manage change when change is hard

Both employees and employers don't like change very much and will actively resist it. Here are some tips on how to make change more manageable.
August 3, 3:23 pm
What’s stopping you? Fake it until you make it - the art of self confidence

Most of us know that the secret to success is confidence. Good looks, intelligence, qualifications, all these help, but with many of the highest of achievers, their greatest asset has been their world class confidence.
June 28, 12:24 pm
Do you have a fear of success?

What’s stopping you? Just jump...
May 24, 5:12 pm
Make up your mind - Stop procrastinating

Tired of putting off till tomorrow what you can do today? There are some proven ways to help beat the procrastination blues.
April 26, 9:36 am
How to minimise staff turnover - stop the “hire & fire” burnout

High employee turnover hurts a companies bottom line. Experts estimate its costs upwards of twice an employee’s salary to find and train a replacement. And churn can damage morale among remaining employees.
March 30, 1:11 pm
Changing of the guards - hiring the right people

Find the applicants who have repeatedly made a mark and exceeded expectations, time and time again.
March 1, 10:46 am
How to be happy at work

Many people are following a formula for workplace happiness that just doesn't work.
January 31, 9:39 am
Are you sabotaging your career?

You may be unconsciously sabotaging your relationships at work and not even know it.
December 16, 10:12 am
Hang on to what you have got - How to retain top talent

Staff don't leave companies they leave managers, as a manager its your responsibility to retain your staff.
October 24, 3:09 pm
The anatomy of a great manager - what great managers do differently

Management is about pausing to ask yourself the right questions so that your common sense can provide the answers.
September 21, 5:55 pm
How to navigate the maze - Tips for effective leadership

Some sit and pontificate about whether leaders are made or born. The true leader ignores such arguments and instead concentrates on developing the leadership qualities necessary for success.
August 23, 9:53 am

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