Today’s professional landscape is increasingly diverse not only in terms of culture and background but also in generational demographics. Each generation has its own set of priorities shaped by their unique experiences, perspectives, work styles, communication styles, societal influences, technological advancements, and preferences. While individuals within each generation may vary in their values and priorities […]
Conducting Better Interviews
I’ve sat in on thousands of interviews with my clients during my career in recruitment and I’ve experienced great interviews, bad interviews and cringeworthy interviews. And I’m not talking about the candidate interviewing poorly, I’m talking about the company; the interviewer conducting the interview. If you are hiring, the interview is one step in the […]
Navigating the Right to Disconnect: New Fair Work Act right
With the constant accessibility provided by smartphones and laptops, many employees find themselves tied to their jobs long after they’ve left the office. Both physically and mentally. Recently the Fair Work Act has introduced a new workplace right aimed at granting employees the freedom to ‘disconnect’ from work obligations outside of their designated work hours. […]
Embracing the Online Universe: To Share or Not to Share?
Life sometimes throws us opportunities that we’re not quite sure we’re ready for. In these moments, taking a big breath and tapping into a growth mindset can help us gain the right perspective to tackle new tasks. That, or a timely ‘lunch and learn’ from an amazing colleague on the value of building your brand […]
The right way to apply for a job
When applying for a job, the application you submit is your first and sometimes, only chance to make a positive impression. It will determine if you’re shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process or if you’ll be notified that you’ve been unsuccessful. Regardless of if you have the skills and experience for the […]
Navigating Business Downturn
Navigating a downturn in business with your employees. The rising cost of living, the economy slowing, people starting to spend less, means some businesses are tightening their belts. From what I am hearing and seeing, at this stage, some industries are feeling the pinch more than others, such as hospitality and retail, however this is […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day and Inspiring Inclusion
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day (IWD) which is the global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Since its inception in the early 1900s, IWD has been a beacon of hope and progress for gender equality worldwide. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women and highlighting the […]
Rediscovering your confidence: A journey in the workplace.
Confidence – It is the secret ingredient that empowers us to tackle challenges, seize opportunities and excel in the workplace. Yet, at times, even the most confident among us can find ourselves grappling with self doubt and uncertainty. If you’re feeling like your confidence has taken a hit, know that you are not alone. Rediscovering […]
February 2024 Market Update: What’s happening in the job market?
Traditionally I’d say in Ballarat, hiring activity slows right down over the December and January period. During December we are all focused on simply making it through to Christmas and unless it’s an urgent business critical role, hiring is often deferred to the new year. During the first couple of weeks of January, many of […]
Should I conduct an Organisational Review?
As we settle into the new year, our conversations with businesses have been showing a common theme; strategic people planning for 2024. Recently we have been working with new and existing clients on undertaking an HR organisational review. This review helps with understanding the current state of HR practices in the business, highlighting areas where […]
