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Navigating Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

As much as managers would like to be ‘the good guys’, some of the things they have to do will not be popular with the crew. Sometimes the business may be facing difficult challenges. It may be transforming into something very different at other times – however, change is fundamental to work.

Small Business | Training and Development

Strategies for Building a Powerful & Dynamic Network

In the new era of networking – we are faced with rapidly changing technology and diminishing attention spans where even the most talented businesses and people get lost in obscurity. A strong network has many benefits – enhancing your visibility, extending your reach and creating opportunities for you in the short and long term.

HR Checklists | Recruitment and Hiring | Small Business | Staff Management

Cheat Sheet: NES, EA, Modern Awards & Employment Contracts

Formalising employment relationships can seem daunting when we hear so many words thrown around such as “Modern Awards,” “Enterprise Agreements,’ and “National Employment Standards.” What is the difference?

Small Business | WHS

WHS: Hierarchy of Control Measures

When it comes to any risk – Work Health & Safety (WHS) Regulations make it mandatory for employers to work through a hierarchy from the highest level of protection and reliability to the lowest. What are the WHS hierarchy of control measures?

Self Development | Training and Development

Finding Happiness In the Third Space

Finding happiness in the third space, but what is it? To understand the importance the commute can have, it’s worth looking at what peak performance researcher Adam Fraser calls ‘the third space‘. This is the time between any two different tasks.

Small Business | Staff Management | Training and Development

Getting What You Want Across

What is copywriting? For those who haven’t come across this term, copywriting is the process of writing advertising promotional material. It will also help you get what you want across to the other party, help them understand you and make you an effective communicator.

Performance Management and Reviews | Small Business | Staff Management

The Benefits of Non-Monetary Incentives

When looking for a job, our first instinct is to focus on finding a job that pays the most. However, unless the pay is significantly larger, more pay doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the best job offer. It’s important to consider the entire “package,” as we often overlook benefits that may be difficult to put an exact dollar amount on such as-a great workplace culture and flexible working arrangements.

Recruitment and Hiring | Small Business | Staff Management | Training and Development

Universal Rules for Resume Writing

With the increasing number of redundancies during this time- this is the best time to get your resume up & ready! A strong resume can streamline your search process- getting you one step closer to that perfect job. Here are our universal rules for resume writing and tips to help you showcase your strengths – turning your resume into one of your strongest professional assets!

Small Business | Staff Management | Training and Development

Happiness at Work – Is it Necessary?

In today’s society, many companies still see happiness as an intangible, a “nice to have” rather than making it a priority. Employers can actively cultivate an environment that contributes to employees’ feeling happy at work. Although you can’t force your employees to be happy or control all the factors that contribute to happiness- you still have the ability to promote positivity at work. As a result, this will play a significant role in work quality and productivity to answer the question, happiness at work - is it necessary?

HR Checklists | Recruitment and Hiring | Small Business | Staff Management | Training and Development

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Navigating Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Strategies for Building a Powerful & Dynamic Network

Cheat Sheet: NES, EA, Modern Awards & Employment Contracts

WHS: Hierarchy of Control Measures

Finding Happiness In the Third Space

Getting What You Want Across

The Benefits of Non-Monetary Incentives

Universal Rules for Resume Writing

Happiness at Work – Is it Necessary?

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