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Jobs and Skills Summit
The Jobs and Skills Summit was held on 1 and 2 September 2022. In consultation with industry, unions and other stakeholders the Federal Government has agreed to 36 immediate initiatives including: An additional $1 billion in joint Federal-State...
In the Media: Start me up – why three small law firms are big successes
Trish Carroll, principal of consulting firm, Galt Advisory, recently wrote an article published on the Law Council Law Management Hub regarding small law firms with big success stories. Trish addressed my origin story along with those of Matt Ward, the founder of Forward IP, and Liesel Pierce, the founder of Fresh Legal Solutions.
“When Are you Having Children”? Questions Lead To Dismissal
A senior import/export coordinator was given a verbal warning after his employer had received complaints about job interview questions he asked women regarding their marital status and pregnancy intentions. The employee said he “was trying to...
An Open Letter to Office Christmas Party Organisers
Dear Office Christmas Party Organisers Props to you. It's a thankless task. So, what theme are you running with this year? Organiser No. 1...you what? Cancelled the party. Interesting. Be sure to let me know whether those gift vouchers make up for...
Zoom Doom – How to Remain Employed and Not Offend
Traditionally, workplace policies are dull, often unread, documents used by employers to convey expectations of employee behaviour. If recent events are any guide, certain policies may have to be changed. Recently a “New Yorker” reporter was...
Buzzwords, Another workplace virus we don’t need?
COVID-19 isn’t the only virus affecting workplaces in 2020. Whilst business buzzwords aren’t new, in recent times, their use has gone viral. In theory, buzzwords are meant to simply describe a concept or action. In reality, buzzwords confuse and...
Dear ### – Need Unsolicited Help With Your Business?
Is it just me? Is your inbox being spammed by emails from people who address you as "Dear ###" - yet try to convince you that their IT skills can take your SEO to the next level? Are you receiving LinkedIn messages about "awesome opportunities"...
The workplace virus we didn’t see coming
Google "how to future proof my career". Not a single search result says "pick an industry that fares well in a pandemic". But there's endless tips about becoming tech savvy, embracing AI, up-skilling, networking and developing empathy. When it...
HO, HO, HO…NO, NO, NO!
Last Friday, I had a not so silent night... Oh JOY! Merry people everywhere... celebrating the 8th or 9th hour of their office Christmas lunches. I channelled my inner Mariah Carey... "ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS"... is for you to all go home before...
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