One of my favourite parts of holidays is the time I have to dive into a good book. I love reading however I struggle a lot of the time to really engross myself into reading a book when I am not on holidays. And I much prefer picking up a physical book to read; no […]
Commerce Ballarat NextGen Collective – more than just networking!
Early on in my career I remember attending networking events. That feeling of walking into a room, wondering if you are going to know anyone, will you find anyone to talk to or be left standing on your own? That feeling of nervousness and awkwardness. What I learnt was most people feel the same way, […]
Worrells 2025 CBD Conference
The State of Play: the current economic and employment climate. Worrells 2025 CBD Conference This weeks blog lands in your inbox a day later than usual as I wanted to share with you my take aways from the Worrells 2025 CBD Conference held at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne yesterday (a fabulous venue for a conference […]
Strategy and Structure – the key to achieving your goals
Welcome to our first blog for 2025. The year has kicked off at a rapid pace and who can believe we are already half way through February. It feels like business activity kicked off a little quicker this year. I often find things are generally slow throughout January and it’s not until after the Australia […]
2024 HR & Recruitment Reflections
Every December we finish off with a blog reflecting on the year that has been. It’s my favourite blog of the year to write. Not because it’s the last blog of the year and signifies holidays ahead, but because it forces me amongst the chaos and hecticness of Christmas, to stop and reflect on the […]
Tis the Season: Office Christmas Party Tips and Traps
End of year work parties are in full swing—a perfect opportunity to let loose, share some laughs, and celebrate the successes of the year. While this is a time for everyone to unwind and relax, it’s important to remember that workplace celebrations are still an extension of the professional environment. A little preparation can go […]
Time Management Tips to Manage the Holiday Hustle!
As the festive season approaches, life seems to pick up speed. Between end of year deadlines, Christmas Shopping, school concerts and a flood of “Let’s catch up!” messages, time can feel like it is slipping through our fingers. Workplaces buzz with last-minute projects and personal to-do lists grow longer by the day. Everyone I talk […]
Set your team up now for success in 2025
With one month left for the 2024 year and Christmas just around the corner, you might find it’s that familiar slog to rally your team and keep them motivated, focused and engaged as the year comes to a close. With the new year comes new years resolutions, holiday time to sit back and reflect on […]
The Role of Engagement Surveys in shaping Workplace Culture
As we get closer and closer to a new year, it’s the perfect time for organisations to reflect on their workplace culture and lay the groundwork for a successful, engaged workforce in 2025. An effective way to kick off the year with clarity and purpose could be by conducting an engagement survey. Checking in on […]
The Value of an ‘External’ Exit Interview
It is no surprise that leaving a business, voluntarily or involuntary, brings up all kinds of emotions and reflections. For some employees the process of ‘moving on’ may spark nostalgic notions, or in some cases painful perspectives. Questions that can be asked are “How do we turn this into something useful?” “What exactly can we […]