In this week’s blog, we revisit a previous blog looking at the importance of workplace culture and how it can start with a simple “hello” or “good morning”. As we navigate our third year of living with COVID, we are also learning how to rebuild and re-connect with our team. For some workplaces, culture may […]
A Day in the Life of a Career Coach
I feel very fortunate to impact the lives of people every day. Often when people come to me, they are at a crossroads in their life. Sometimes they are excited about their next step, yet sometimes they are feeling vulnerable and lost, and are desperate for a clear direction. I feel lucky that I get […]
3 HR Trends to Master in 2022 for Business Success
Recruiting, engaging and retaining your people in 2022 is predicted to get harder! While 2022 has kicked off with reasonably strong business confidence, in talking to business owners, the feedback is that there is plenty of work out there; however, the key challenges are supply chain issues with getting products and materials, and staff shortages. […]
2021: Year in Review
2021 will stick in my mind as the year that took us by surprise. Little did we know as we returned to work after the January summer holiday period of 2021 feeling pumped up and positive that the worst of COVID-19 was behind us that we were in for another roller coaster of a year. […]
Productivity tips to finish 2021 on a high!
As we enter the home stretch for 2021, it certainly feels like we’ve gone from zero to one hundred in record time in recent weeks. After another tough year of enduring numerous lockdowns, pivoting and adapting to a new way of living, it can sometimes lead to feelings of being emotionally exhausted or burnt out. […]
‘Tis the season! Christmas party dos & don’ts
It’s hard to believe that 2021 is nearly over. Thinking back to this time last year, we were so full of optimism for the year ahead, with no idea of what we were all about to go through once again. With the outlook for 2022 looking a lot more positive, our calendars are finally starting […]
Career Plans – Have you got one?
Career plans and pathways are often words associated with students or people commencing their career, where it seems as though you can create an ideal pathway to career success, everything will fall into place and you will live happily ever after! Beyond these years, when people are actively living their careers, rarely do people take […]
Are you coachable?
In today’s market, we are flooded with information about candidate shortages and the impact that COVID has had on skilled talent. This is impacting every industry and at every level. As an employer, attempting to recruit in the current market can be challenging, time-consuming and sometimes put in the “too hard” basket. As I discussed […]
If you want to recruit, it’s time to change the narrative
Everywhere you look it’s impossible not to notice there is a severe candidate short market. Job ads on online job boards are going through the roof. Our social media feeds across all social media channels are flooded with posts from businesses trying to find new team members. The media is regularly reporting the doom and […]
Is the pace of your Recruitment Process too fast?
For months we have been hearing about the candidate short market and how it is more difficult than ever to source great talent. The Australian unemployment rate is at a 10 year low and the number of Temporary Work VISA holders coming to Australia has dropped by 96% compared to this time 2 years ago […]