It’s that time of year again when finalising budgets for the next financial year is in full swing and I am often asked by businesses what should they be factoring into their budget when it comes to their people. It’s definitely not a one size fits all and the initiatives you factor into your budget […]
The hidden benefit of taking a break
We all know how important taking annual leave is for our own health and wellbeing, however, the reality of stepping away, completely disconnecting from work and recharging the batteries can be hard to do, especially as a small business owner. You can probably relate to the feeling of working extra hard in the lead up […]
OHS & Psychological Health Victoria
Employers have a due diligence to ensure compliance regarding mental and psychosocial health in the workplace. This includes acquiring the knowledge to help and understand psychosocial health and its impacts. Processes should be put in place to assist employees where necessary such as understanding hazards and risks in the workplace and evaluating these to lessen […]
Inclusion in the workplace
Inclusion in the workplace – what does it really mean? To me, an inclusive workplace looks like a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees. Inclusive workplaces celebrate diversity and should actively work to promote equal opportunities, regardless of race, disability, gender, age, religion, experience, or sexual orientation. Let’s talk about inclusion and diversity; the […]
Building a Strong Employee Value Proposition: Tips for Success
As a recruitment and HR agency, we’re noticing a trend among candidates – they’re looking for more than just a pay check from their employer. In fact, they want a range of benefits, including a great culture, staff benefits, flexibility, work/life balance, and career development. If you’re not listening to what employees are seeking from […]
In the name of organisation
As we all know, organisation is a crucial component of productivity and efficiency in the workplace, but not everyone is born with the ‘organised gene’. If you are like me, you are a process-driven, organisation-loving, spreadsheet-making, administrative crazy person. If you are not like me and are somewhat organisationally and administratively challenged, this blog is […]
How to use networking to find a job
We all know the saying “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. Well, when it comes to job searching, this old saying still holds true. Some mature-aged job seekers will tell you that they never had to apply for a job or write a resume “back in the day” – they just heard […]
Perks of a Positive Workplace Culture
In a recent blog, I talked about the signs of a toxic workplace and how to identify if you’re in one. On the flip side of a toxic workplace is a positive workplace; in this blog, I’m going to explore what it looks like, the benefits of working in one and how to identify a […]
Am I in a toxic workplace?
Many of us have been there; that job where going to work feels like a chore, where you’re constantly feeling stressed, undervalued, unsupported, and you’re full of nerves on a Sunday night anticipating the Monday. That’s what we call a toxic workplace, and it’s no fun. A toxic workplace and culture can be incredibly damaging […]
IWD 2023 – How can I change the conversation?
International Women’s Day 2023. My LinkedIn feed was filled with #IWD2023 posts, and there were messages, emails, and gifts acknowledging the women in our workplaces, their achievements and their contributions. There was a great buzz in our office. On one hand you can think how far we have come; women can now vote, we can […]