Market Leading Policies

Hamilton James & Bruce is committed to providing a family-friendly workplace, helping employees balance both work and personal commitments. 

We have a flexible working environment that allows for people to be individuals and understands that each person has different needs.  Here’s a summary of Hamilton James & Bruce’s work/life balance policies:

Parental Leave

At Hamilton James & Bruce we offer both unpaid leave (up to 52 weeks) to employees with 12 months consecutive service, and paid parental leave.  Our paid parental leave is available to employees who have worked for Hamilton James & Bruce for two or more years, and is one of the most generous policies of any company within the recruitment industry.

Flexible Working Options

The purpose of our Flexible Working Options Policy is to:

• Provide greater flexibility and career opportunities for our people
• Assist people to achieve balance and manage their work and lifestyle responsibilities 
• Attract and retain high calibre people at all levels of Hamilton James & Bruce

Hamilton James & Bruce’s flexible work arrangements include:

• Working from home;
• Flexible work schedule;
• Part-time work;
• Job-share; and
• Flexible leave options e.g. extended leave without pay

Doona Days

Doona Days are gifts of paid days off work (in addition to annual leave) given to employees as a way of rewarding and recognising length of service with Hamilton James & Bruce.  Depending on the length of service employees are eligible from one Doona Day per year after 2 years of service up to 10 Doona Days per year after 11 years of service.

Anniversary Gifts

Gifts are given to an employee on their anniversary with Hamilton James & Bruce to celebrate their time, loyalty and commitment.  Gifts differ for each year of service with Hamilton James & Bruce, ranging from David Jones or Red Balloon Vouchers to weekends away and jewellery or art.   After 20 years with Hamilton James & Bruce, an employee is entitled to a gift to the value of $4,500.