

Australia’s regulatory landscape is known for its complexity and stringency, posing significant challenges for businesses. Navigating this environment requires not only a thorough understanding of the laws but also strategic foresight to anticipate and adapt to regulatory changes. In Australia, regulatory compliance spans across various sectors, each with its own set of rules and standards.… Read more »
As of 1 January 2025, wage theft in Australia is classified as a criminal offence. Employers must now navigate this new legal landscape to avoid severe penalties. Wage theft, including underpayment of wages and withholding entitlements, has been a persistent issue. The new legislation aims to ensure fair treatment of employees and holds employers accountable… Read more »
Announcement of Finalist Selection Polyglot Group is proud to announce that our CEO, Corinne Bot, has been selected as a finalist in this year’s French-Australian Excellence Awards 2024 in the Diversity, Inclusion & Gender Equality and High Impact Business & Leadership categories. Award Significance These awards are given for outstanding achievement by an enterprise led… Read more »
Celebrating Excellence in Munich: Double Recognition for Our Team Last week, Michelle, our Global Head of Payroll Services, had the pleasure of attending a special event in Munich. We’re excited to share that she brought back two incredible awards on behalf of our team. We received a Certificate of Achievement for Performance Excellence, highlighting our dedication… Read more »
What is diversity, and what does it really mean to the business world? To put things simply, diversity is “the condition of having or being composed of differing elements; especially the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organisation.” Businesses are beginning to… Read more »
As the festive season approaches, companies across Australia are eagerly preparing for their annual Christmas parties. These celebrations are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the year’s achievements and strengthen team bonds. However, without a clear understanding of internal company policies, these joyous occasions can sometimes take a dark turn. Consider the following scenarios: A company hosts… Read more »
A workplace code of conduct is a roadmap for behaviour, a tool for shaping culture, and a shield against legal issues. But how do you create a code that truly works? One that aligns with your company’s values, promotes a positive environment, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations? This is the challenge many business… Read more »
Each business is different from the next, from its size, goals and needs. But payroll is something that every business must manage and payroll outsourcing can prove to be highly beneficial. You see it time and time again – internal payroll teams scrambling to ‘cross the t’s’ and ‘dot the i’s’ throughout the business… Read more »
Founded over 30 years ago in Munich, Germany, as a subsidiary of Bayerische Landesbank (BayernLB), Real I.S. Group has become one of Germany’s leading providers of property investments for private and institutional investors. Real I.S. has since expanded across the globe with branches and subsidiaries in France, Netherlands, Spain, Luxembourg, and Australia.
For more than 15 years, Real I.S. Australia has built an impressive portfolio of AU$1.35 billion and over 160,000 square metres. In 2022, they closed the largest commercial property deal in Canberra, selling the state-of-the-art Geoscience Building for AU$363.5 million. Experts in capital transactions, asset management, fund strategy and administration, and risk management, Real I.S. has become a trusted provider for investors.
“We have built a completely new team with the help of Polyglot and expanded from 3 to 6 people within a year.”
Michael Wecke - Managing Director Real I.S. Australia
Wanting to expand their team, the boutique investment manager needed candidates who could fulfil the necessary technical skills and fit in with the close-knit team. Without a local HR department, Real I.S. Australia outsourced their recruitment. However, given the niche market, Real I.S. required specialised recruiters who had the industry knowledge and experience to find the perfect candidate. Additionally, being a German institution, some roles had a bilingual requirement, which further narrowed the tight talent pool.
After receiving a recommendation from a long-term partner at Polyglot, Real I.S. enlisted Polyglot’s talent acquisition team to source appropriate candidates that could fulfil the position requirements. As such, Polyglot Group sourced and carefully screened candidates, paying attention to their experience, the required skill set, and, most importantly, company fit, in accordance with Real I.S clear specifications.
“Compared to other recruiting companies, we feel we are treated well at Polyglot…”
Michael Wecke – Managing Director Real I.S. Australia
Working in line with our values of human-centricity, we fostered a close relationship with our client, Real I.S. Australia, and our candidates. This helped us find candidates that not only fulfilled the requirements but were also complementary to the tight-knit team. To further ensure a good fit, Polyglot Group followed up multiple times with Real I.S. Australia and the candidate after the placement.
“The team we deal with always listens carefully and tries to find out what exactly we need and are looking for” Michael Wecke – Managing Director Real I.S. Australia
Polyglot Group has become a trusted recruiter partner for Real I.S. Australia. With our targeted search, we have helped Real I.S. Australia grow and build their team, saving them time, and letting them focus on their ever-expanding real estate portfolio. Recently being entrusted to help Real I.S. Australia again to find a candidate for an upcoming vacant role is a testament to our strong partnership and our successful placements.
“Polyglot has proven to be a reliable partner, proposing only suitable candidates according to our specifications.”
Michael Wecke – Managing Director Real I.S. Australia