by Candice Lewis | Sep 14, 2023 | Interchange Bench
In the fast-paced world of recruitment, where we’re constantly connecting with people, it’s easy to forget to pause and look beneath the surface when it comes to the wellbeing of others. Today, on R U OKAY Day, it’s a timely reminder that taking a...
by Candice Lewis | Aug 24, 2023 | Interchange Bench
The modern workplace is undergoing significant changes, driven by evolving employee expectations, legal reforms, and economic conditions. In this blog post, we explore some recent industry developments, including: the rise of flexible working hours; the...
by Dr Paul Teys | Aug 4, 2023 | Interchange Bench
As I reflect on over twenty years as a principal in four schools, staff matters consumed a significant amount of time and effort and at times nearly caused major grief. Staff relationships, performance, managing conflict, ensuring engagement and alignment with the...
by Candice Lewis | Apr 5, 2023 | Interchange Bench
This is how we used to speak about our salaries, especially if you had a pay secrecy clause written into your contract. Well, these taboo conversations are about to become a thing of the past, with the recent Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay)...
by Astrid Daniels | Mar 21, 2023 | Interchange Bench
Did you know that one in two people in Australia are either born overseas or have a parent born overseas? The state of Victoria alone has around 290 different languages spoken, with over 300 ancestries (note, these stats are not including indigenous languages and...
by So Imamura | Feb 22, 2023 | Interchange Bench
What’s the difference between Temporary work and Contracting? People often use the words Temporary and Contractor interchangeably, but they are two different employment arrangements. Temporary, or ‘Temp’ work, can range from one day to several months. It mostly...
