Month: July 2020

Two Interview Questions to ask During a Pandemic

Two Interview Questions to ask During a Pandemic

Just like everything else at the moment, how we recruit has been impacted by COVID-19. If you are in business, you’ll know the buzz word is all about how you are pivoting your business to survive during these challenging times. We are all adapting pretty much everything we have done in the past to keep […]

Commencing a New Job at the Start of a Global Pandemic

Commencing a New Job at the Start of a Global Pandemic

Starting a new job can be overwhelming at the best of times. The fear of leaving a secure job to move back into a period of probation in new employment, to the uncertainty of not knowing the team that you are about to work with day in, day out. I decided to take the leap […]

COVID-19 Recruitment Ballarat Market Update

COVID-19 Recruitment Ballarat Market Update

We are two weeks into the new financial year and Melbourne is back in Stage 3 lockdowns. Fortunately, to date, regionally it has been business as the new COVID-19 normal, but are restrictions for us just around the corner? There is certainly lots of unknown and apprehension however as a positive for Ballarat there has […]

When to Seek the Support of an External Workplace Mediator?

When to Seek the Support of an External Workplace Mediator?

Conflict in the workplace is difficult. Difficult for the employees, difficult for teams and difficult for Managers. Often when conflict occurs many find it hard to remain objective or give honest feedback. An external mediator provides a safe and objective environment to help both parties resolve, learn and take on feedback. Below are 3 key […]

Disrupt your Admin Career: A Review

Disrupt your Admin Career: A Review

Last week, my colleague Rachael and I facilitated free career coaching sessions to administrative professionals in the Ballarat area. With 2020 throwing us a curveball that no-one expected, many people have used this time to reassess life choices and for many it has included reflecting on their career. Throughout the sessions, Rachael and I found […]