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We often hear that employees want to leave their current role because of their manager. However, behind this is often a team that is also impacting the employee's decision to look elsewhere. 'Teamwork' is a critical factor for employee retention and now more then ever, we are seeing candidates wanting to be part of a team that is successful. Teamwork...

You are a child of the 80s and 90s - a product of the Generation Y era, just like me. You're young, healthy,technologically savvy and enjoying the best years of your life. The topic of 'estate planning' is probably not on the top of your to-do list. Or perhaps it is, and you have filed the topic in your 'too...

Hidden within the pristine islands of Vanuatu is a little island paradise Ratua Private Island.It offers a unique eco-lodge and authentic pacific experience combined with its charming character that makes this destination appealing to passionate adventurers and nature lovers.Staying in any of its rustic villa handcrafted from 200-year old Indonesian teak houses is a celebration in itself! Thirteen villas are...

This is a question I have been asked too many times to count. So how did I end up in recruitment? How does anyone? My answer to this is like many others in the profession…I stumbled into it and put simply….it just fits. A more constructive question however would be, what have I gained from the experience, and why would...

The foundation of any successful business strategy is market intelligence. Being informed means you can make competent decisions about your business's direction and have the foresight to predict and be prepared for the challenges ahead. Market intelligence means knowing the context of the economic environment you are operating in, understanding your consumer, and how your product or service plays a...

If you are a busy person that currently invests a lot of money in a personal trainer each week or someone that would like a personal trainer but baulk at the cost - then Trick Fitness is for you. Most personal trainers charge between $60 to $120 per session. At Trick Fitness you could train 10+ times a week with...

In our March edition we introduced you to Kristin Miller, the founder of Smart Business Guardian and Trade Guardian. We learned about the business administration and bookkeeping support offered to a range of clients including tradespeople, professional association and a variety of small businesses. "Smart Business Guardian started as a simple one-person service that helped tradespeople and small businesses deal...

In the March edition I outlined 3 time management tips. Based on the feedback I have outlined a couple of extra bonus tips to assist business owners better manage their time. Kristin Miller, General Manager, Smart Business Guardian. ❶ Turn off notifications and alerts during business hours. There is absolutely no way you can focus and get anything done properly...

Outward Bound is an experiential learning opportunity utilising the outdoors as a classroom to help people realise that they have greater capabilities, skill sets, strengths and potential than they know. Our programs are an educational process. We provide our participants with the chance to experience adversity by throwing them challenges with other people who they may or may not know,...

Let's cover off what you do when you're considering that next 'great' role. Often we hear "I want to make a career change". Funnily enough, this happens when it's a candidate rich market and employers are spoilt for choice. And too often we hear "I'm happy to take a pay cut".Some people will discuss a significant drop, tending to happen...

Recruitment firm, Hays Canberra, recently raised $13,000 from their annual golf day for their charity partner, the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Make-A-Wish Australia was founded in 1985, and has granted over 8,000 wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. Make-A-Wish gives seriously ill children hope for the future, strength to face the challenges of their illness, and joy from their incredible wish...

It would be easy to answer this question by saying increasing their wealth exponentially and securing their financial future. But with more than 14 years' industry experience advising clients on property investment, Managing Director of Hatch Property Australia, Julie Cumming knows that key factors such as fear and mistrust often prevent a property investor from achieving their goals. "By examining...

Once again, the Canberra Branch of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) is holding an annual conference to bring its members and other IT professionals up to date with major issues and innovations in the IT industry. Conference chair and Canberra Branch Chair, Dr Tim Turner, FACS, said "The conference theme of Drones, Droids and Robots is drawn from National Science...

There is no denying how wonderful it is to fall in love again and to be making life plans with your new partner. It really is difficult to imagine storm clouds gathering on your horizon at some stage in the future. However, it is at this time that it is best to have those difficult conversations with your new partner...

Scarlett Financial is an innovative financial services group created to help people make smart investment decisions earlier so they can experience financial security and more lifestyle choices throughout their lives. It is pretty unique in that it provides the integrated services of Wealth Management, Property Investment, Mortgage Broking and Insurance within the one firm. With each service having specialised consultants...

There are no doubts that the highest performing organisations have an even higher performing Board. One of the toughest challenges facing many organisations, particularly those in the non-profit (or 'for purpose') sector, is how to move from an elected representative Board of Directors to an appointed skills-based Board. The process of Board selection is becoming increasingly professional as many organisations...