Why Networking Still Matters (and What It Really Looks Like Today)
Let’s be honest — when people hear the word “networking”, most think of awkward business...
Why Networking Still Matters (and What It Really Looks Like Today)
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Transitional arrangements for COVID affected SC 457 or SC 482 TRT applicants
Transitional arrangements for COVID affected SC 457 or SC 482 TRT applicants
A couple of new legislative Instruments regulating the arrangements for COVID affected SC457 or SC482 visa holders came to effect on 24...
Work Christmas Party Planning during COVID-19
Work Christmas Party Planning during COVID-19
It’s almost that time of year again when workplaces begin hosting their Christmas festivities. However, with the pandemic having made many...
How to write a killer job advert
How to write a killer job advert
Just like product advertising, you must seek to understand precisely what your target audience wants and make sure to broadcast how your position...
Redundancies in COVID-19 times
Redundancies in COVID-19 times
With Australia experiencing its first recession in almost 30 years, redundancies have been an increasingly common feature within the employment...
Planning levels for the 2020-2021 Migration Program
Planning levels for the 2020-2021 Migration Program
The Department of Immigration announced the planning levels for the 2020-2021 Migration Program. Net overseas migration will be 71,200 less than...
Managing Redundancies and Jobkeeper 2.0
Managing Redundancies and Jobkeeper 2.0
As the financial support and workplace flexibility under the Jobkeeper have ceased to apply to many organisations as from the 28th of September,...
4 Steps To Effective Feedback
4 Steps To Effective Feedback
Continuous feedback is one of the most effective ways of improving a person’s performance. In all my years of coaching, I have found that most...
New labour market testing requirements
New labour market testing requirements
Sponsors who are considering employing overseas skilled workers on a Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa, Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill...
GROUNDBREAKING WAGE THEFT LAWS PASSED IN QUEENSLAND
GROUNDBREAKING WAGE THEFT LAWS PASSED IN QUEENSLAND
The Queensland Government has taken a firm stance on the increasingly prevalent issue of ‘wage theft’ with the passing of the Criminal Code...
Career Help
The Real Cost of a Bad Hire (And How to Avoid It)
The Real Cost of a Bad Hire (And How to Avoid It)
“The wrong hire can cost you more than money—it can cost your team morale and...
10 Tips to Manage Criticism
10 Tips to Manage Criticism
Author: Edward Khoo Oh sure, you think you nailed that site architecture and that home page reads like pure poetry, right? After all, you wrote...
Top 7 Tips for Writing Your Post-Interview Letter
Top 7 Tips for Writing Your Post-Interview Letter
You feel relieved, and even quite confident. Your job interview went well. As you replay it mentally, you cannot think of much you would change....
What does your body language say about you?
What does your body language say about you?
Your heart is pounding. Sweat build on your forehead. Your mind is racing… It’s a job interview. While it’s no secret that job...
Employers Tips
How to Ace Your Next Job Interview: Proven Techniques for Success
How to Ace Your Next Job Interview: Proven Techniques for Success
Job interviews can feel intimidating, but they’re your chance to showcase why you’re the...
The Benefits of Appraisals
The Benefits of Appraisals
If you are an employee, do you know if your work is appreciated? If you are an employer, do you know how well your individual staff members are...
Newsletter
Newsletter
HR Wisdom – August 2012 We hope you enjoy this month’s edition of our newsletter, which provides you with HR, OHS and employment...
Wages Increase just Will Not Cut it
Wages Increase just Will Not Cut it
The most successful companies and ones people long to work for often have a wide variety of ways keeping their staff happy and often it is...
Newsletter
Newsletter
HR Wisdom – July 2012 In this month’s edition: WHS – Safety Induction Program Legal Wisdom with Travis Sturgeon Improving...
Safety induction programs – Why have them?
Safety induction programs – Why have them?
An employee induction programme is vital for new employees to gain the appropriate information about the company and also to assimilate them into...
Is My Team Motivated to Perform or Just Motivated?
Is My Team Motivated to Perform or Just Motivated?
Having highly motivated staff doesn’t necessarily translate into high performance, according to engagement experts. Work-related...
Wage Increase Just Won’t Cut It
Wage Increase Just Won’t Cut It
The most successful companies and ones people long to work for often have a wide variety of ways keeping their staff happy and often it is...
Hire the Right Talent
Hire the Right Talent
As the applications for an advertised vacancy arrive, how can your business be sure to pick the right talent for the job amongst all those...
Social Media in a Workplace
Social Media in a Workplace
Social media is not going away any time soon, and now it is becoming more and more integrated at the workplace. Sites like Facebook, Twitter,...