In today’s dynamic job market the concept of traditional full-time permanent employment is constantly evolving. We are finding more candidates exploring alternative options that offer greater flexibility and adaptability to suit their lifestyles. In this blog, I will explore why temping may work for you! What the reality of being a ‘Temp’ is – and […]
Business Day Out 2023 – Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Yesterday Taryn and I attended the Commerce Ballarat Business Day Out at the Goods Shed in Lydiard Street. I had never been to the Goods Shed before and was super impressed with the venue (and the food!). Taryn and I had previously attended the Business Day out in 2022 and thoroughly enjoyed listening to Carolyn […]
Tell Me About ChatGPT & AI
Across social media and in the news recently, everyone seems to be talking about the future of artificial intelligence (AI); the benefits to us, how to best utilise it, and if we’ll one day lose our jobs to it. The most talked about AI is ChatGPT, but there are others that have emerged/evolved such as […]
Paid Parental Leave Changes – 1 July 2023
Recent changes to the Paid Parental Leave scheme, Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvement for Families and Gender Equality) Act 2023, introduces significant changes to financially support new parents in caring for infant children while being absent from work. From 1 July 2023, the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Scheme is changing to a more inclusive and […]
HR Initiatives to put in your budget for 2023/24
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 […]