I’ve always found Restraint of Trade Clauses to be a hot topic of conversation when it comes to employment contracts and then when an employee is leaving and going to a competitor. Other than that, they don’t get any further consideration, typically. Naturally, business owners want restraint of trade clauses included to protect their business […]
Casual Employment Arrangements – What is your Strategy?
So, you employ a casual workforce at your business. You may have commenced this ‘strategy’ when you were first getting started, and it has continued to be the ‘way we do things around here’ because it may be easy, and the employees might seem to like it and it just ‘works’. But does it? With […]
How to get the most out of Networking
Networking – what a buzz word at the moment. Sometimes it feels like there is a different networking event happening every other week. Are you new to networking and finding it daunting? You are not alone. We’ve all been there – walking into a work function, training event or conference, not knowing anyone and wondering […]
“We need to talk”: Managing Difficult Conversations at Work (Without Losing Sleep)
Ah, the dreaded difficult conversation. Whether it’s giving constructive feedback, addressing a conflict, or navigating a sensitive issue, these workplace chats can make even the most confident professional want to crawl under their desk. It might seem easier to avoid the issue and hope it resolves on its own—but avoidance usually makes things worse. The […]
Upcoming employment changes for Small Business – the time is now!
With the new financial year starting with a bang, so too does further employer obligations as it relates to the employment of your organisations most important asset, your staff! With a flurry of compliance and amendments to employment related legislation during 2024, the fun continues into 2025 with a focus on; Right to disconnect – […]
DiSC – A leadership insights tool
Have you ever wondered why working with some people you just click and then with others you are left scratching your head thinking “Why do they act or respond that way?”. Much of it has to do with our unique behavioral style, our natural tendencies and preferences. That’s where I have found the DiSC tool […]
Support your career growth beyond the Workplace
Support your career growth beyond the workplace with extra-curricular activities Career growth, development and progression is important to many of us, however the reality can sometimes be that it’s hard to get the career growth we need or want within our current workplace. These situations can occur for many reasons; you work for a small […]
Leadership Lessons from Commerce Ballarat – Next Gen: Next Steps
What an amazing session at Commerce Ballarat’s NextGen Next Steps last Thursday. The event was a part of the Next Gen Collective, an initiative of Commerce Ballarat dedicated to Ballarat’s young professionals, helping them to grow and develop their careers. This event was hosted by our Director Ange Connor, who facilitated a panel of 3 […]
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Commerce Ballarat Business Day Out 2025: Reflections on a Day of Insight, Inspiration and Connection
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2025 Business Day Out hosted by Commerce Ballarat, set in the stunning Ballarat Goods Shed. The event offered a mix of inspiring keynotes, strategic insights and genuine networking opportunities – all of which left a lasting impact on me. I walked away feeling energised – not […]