I’m sure I don’t need to bribe any of you to come along Monday, because we have three amazing speakers who’ll be talking about “Improving Customer Service and Performance with Motivational Development at Qantas”. We have had huge interest in this event with over 50 HR professionals in Sydney indicating that they will be there...

Good morning everyone- I’m back after a few days of being ill. Rather inconvenient actually, but in the spirit of moving onwards and upwards with the week I attended a short seminar in the city this morning which was about “The Top 12 Leadership Training Mistakes”. Hosted by James Adonis of ‘Team Leaders’, the seminar went for about an...

I was watching this video on youtube the other day and it made me think about problem solving at work. For a start, I’ll admit I really really love bananas. I mean- I love them on cereal, in smoothies, on toast with peanut butter, in pancakes- pretty much anywhere. When I got to Thailand I must eat at least two a day. It’s like they are my secret power...

In times like these, all we are hearing about is how many people have lost their jobs in Australia or overseas and we all know someone who has been affected. With rising unemployment rates, there are still organisations who will be making cuts in the future. How much do these cuts really cost you though? I know that the aim in reducing staff numbers is to lower...

I was reading an article this morning on Science Daily (HT @punkrockHR) which says that according to research by to be presented at the American Sociological Association, employees who are hired as temps, casuals, on contract or even fixed term positions (so jobs that aren’t secure or stable) are at risk for increased mental health problems. Amélie...