The upcoming changes to casual employment represent one of the final components of the federal government’s Closing Loopholes Legislation. As part of Closing Loopholes No.2 Act, this change is set to take effect on 26th August 2024. The casual employment changes are designed to provide greater job security and clarity for casual employees, ensuring they […]
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 […]
What to do when you lose your work MOJO
You’ve no doubt been there and experienced at some stage of your career what it’s like when you’ve lost your work mojo. Sometimes losing your mojo builds over a period of time, other times a single situation – incident can be the catalyst for that mojo evaporating literally overnight. Lots of things can characterise the […]
The Hidden Power of Knowledge Sharing
‘Knowledge sharing’ is a powerful, cost effective, culture building, stunning ‘golden unicorn’…where are you keeping it? As we steam head first into the end of financial year, which often triggers budgets, salary benchmarking, overhead cost cutting, performance appraisals, year ahead KPI’s setting and development plan conversations – let’s take a moment to talk about […]
Are you ready for 1st July 2024?
Embracing Authenticity in the Workplace: Unleash your True Self
Let’s face it, we spend a significant chunk of our lives at work. So why not make it a place where you can be your true, extraordinary self? Gone are the days when blending in and conforming were the keys to professional success. The modern workplace thrives on diversity, originality and genuine connections. Picture this: […]
Are you at risk of losing your new employee?
With the job market the way it has been for the last few years we have all heard over and over again how hard it has been, and still is in the majority of sectors, to find great talent. Although the market has slowed slightly with the downturn in the economy, finding great talent still […]
Key factors to consider when facing redundancies
When dealing with redundancies, the process can be challenging and complex. Redundancies occur when an organisation needs to reduce its workforce, usually due to factors such as financial constraints, changes in business strategies, technological advancements or shifts in market demand. Running an effective redundancy process requires careful planning, clear communication and a focus on treating […]
How DiSC Can Help Workplace Culture
After the last few years with the move to work from home and sticking with a hybrid model or returning to the workplace, plus the great realignment of people priorities, there is a renewed focus on workplace culture and team building. Have we forgotten how to work together after being home for the last few […]
Proactive vs Reactive People Strategies
How can we get ahead with our people strategies to ensure retention and engagement, without jumping through hoops to get there? As HR professionals, we are often called to action when the battlelines are well and truly already drawn. For many organisations, the day-to-day people solutions take up so much time, that we can forget […]