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 […]
Tips for running an effective exit interview
Exit interviews are a vital part of the offboarding process, yet, are often completely skipped over by employers. They are a golden opportunity to gain an understanding of why an employee is leaving your business and what needs further attention. If you don’t have the correct processes in place, there is no benefit to holding […]
3 tips for Recruitment and HR success in 2023 & beyond
2023 is underway and we are well and truly back into the swing of things for the year ahead. In talking with many business owners and HR professionals, recruitment and HR remains a hot topic of conversation. After a challenging 2022, where candidate shortages and the war on winning talent was front of mind, there […]
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 […]
Secure Jobs, Better Pay
The Australian Government has passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This legislation amends the Fair Work Act to change a number of existing rules and introduces a range of new workplace laws. The amendments to the Fair Work Legislation are quite substantial and have a significant impact on Small, […]
How To Keep A Great Employee
All too often our most valuable and successful team members get bored in their current roles and want more. They are hungry for a new challenge or more of a challenge because their current role has become the same old for them. Or they want to broaden their skill set with a new role or […]
2022 Reflections
As 2022 comes to a close, it feels like many of us are limping through to the end and looking forward to a well-earned break over the festive season after another challenging year. While there were no covid lockdowns during 2022 and isolation periods decreased, after the last two years it feels like 2022 was […]