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Our push for better mental health. Are you up for the challenge?
Did you know that one in five Australians will experience mental ill health this year, yet only 46% of people seek help? It’s a complex challenge – for our loved ones and ourselves, but most of all, for the nine Australians who die by suicide every day. That is why I...
Introversion v. Extroversion in leadership. Seems the jury’s still out.
Is it a hidden advantage to be an introverted boss, or as an extrovert do you have additional horsepower in the table stakes of leadership? Prompted by The Hustle’s weekend newsletter, Why Introverts Make Great Leaders, it’s interesting to discover the parrying...
This International Women’s Day, Australian businesses can lead on domestic violence crisis
Domestic violence is a critical issue for the workplace, especially as COVID-19 continues to blur the line between home and office, whilst also driving a documented spike in violence against women. But what are workplaces doing to address the issue? And is it really...
Returning to the Workplace – Employee Reluctance
As COVID active cases appear more and more under control, many employers are looking to a return to the workplace. What happens when employees resist the return? Other than the legal and health issues required by an employer for a COVID Safe Workplace, how can you...
The Goldilocks of HR Advice
Not too small, not too big, just right. It’s 3.00pm on a Friday and you’re asked, “What’s the policy on Social Media?” You realise you haven’t seen updated policies for over 12 months and you’re not sure your organisation has a Social Media Policy. Help! No matter how...
Are your employees safe Working from Home?
Whilst it is generally accepted that many businesses made a rapid almost overnight transition to work from home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, eight months on, are your employees safe? With many employees moving to work from home arrangements initially working...
Observing or marking. Rather than celebrating. NAIDOC week as a non-indigenous Australian.
The story goes that a couple of well-meaning inner urbanites had a front door plaque that read “We are proud to acknowledge Aboriginal people as traditional owners of these lands and waters”. And when a couple of said Aboriginal people came knocking on the door to be...
Project: Core Strength
It’s no longer candidates who are nervous at interview; it’s now hiring managers who are anxious about identifying the character traits they’ll need to survive and thrive beyond the impact of COVID-19. This is as true for Boards and CEOs as it is for recruiters and...
Has COVID-19 derailed your career?
Renata Bernarde interviews Geoff Slade for The Job Hunting Podcast Renata Bernarde, career planning expert and creator of the online coaching program, Job Hunting Made Simple, talks to Geoff Slade about how the global pandemic is affecting the careers of corporate...
“Let me call you back” – Recruitment trends shaping the job market in 2020
In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, host Renata Bernarde interviews Anita Ziemer. Anita talks about recruitment and selection trends in 2020, the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, the economic downturn and how it's affecting the job market. She speaks...
Wear It Purple: We are the change
The theme for this year’s Wear It Purple Day, to be held on 28th August is: ‘We are the Change’. Beginning in 2010 as a youth response to global stories of bullying, harassment and suicides of rainbow young people, Wear It Purple Day has since transformed into an...
3 surefire ways to stand out in a crowded job market
In the current market where unemployment is at 7.4% and underemployment is at 11.7%, as a recruiter I am constantly speaking with candidates who are looking for new roles. At the same time, I’m speaking to our existing clients regarding their needs and building new...