For many of us our career journey to leading and managing people has seen us work our way up from technical expert; being great at the trade or our craft and being promoted to the manager because of our expertise in the doing. Promoting from within is great for business, allowing career growth and development, […]
How to use networking to find a job
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 […]
Spring Reset to Autumn Check In: Are your goals on track for 2025?
Back in September, I wrote about the idea of a “Spring Reset” – using the seasonal change as a mini fresh start to set up the final stretch of the year. It’s always been my favourite kind of goal setting: small, intentional and grounded in what actually matters, not just what looks good on paper. […]
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 […]
Beyond the pages: Takeaways from my holiday reads
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 […]