7 Apr, 2021 | Culture, Recruitment, Strategy
The most recent COVID-19 three-day Brisbane lockdown from 29 March 2021 was a stark reminder that while everything seems to have returned to normal since the pandemic first hit our shores, our professional and personal interactions can suddenly be restricted again...
23 Mar, 2021 | Culture, News, Recruitment
The aged care industry is facing wide-spread reform, with most facets under scrutiny following the release of the Aged Care Royal Commission report on 26 February 2021. It is clear there is a pressing need for skilled and experienced leaders to implement change across...
9 Feb, 2021 | Attributes, Capability, Culture, Recruitment, Strategy
I recently recruited a senior level procurement role for a Brisbane based manufacturer and the successful candidate had originally come from ‘the floor’ in a warehouse and assembly manufacturing environment. This made me think about manufacturing in Australia, and the...
25 Jan, 2021 | Culture, Strategy
I recently read a funny comment from the Chief Executive of Australian Industry Group, Innes Willox, who said the most commonly used term for 2020 was ‘unprecedented’, followed closely by “you are on mute”! I thought both accurately summed up the whirlwind...
4 Dec, 2020 | Attributes, Capability, Culture
As with many things, when all is going well, we don’t really look to change things. If no one is complaining, we don’t stop to look for things to improve or identify if we have slipped up anywhere. Culture can be like this too. I spend a large part of my day talking...
20 Nov, 2020 | Attributes, Culture
Lately I have been thinking a lot about loyalty. Retaining a loyal, cohesive, and productive workforce is instrumental in running a successful business. However, recently many employers have told me they believe their employees lack loyalty and are not committed to...