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Blending teams of different generations
Boomers & X’ers versus Millennials – How to Make the Team Work! In the work place, Boomers (and X’ers) often perceive Gen Y’s and Gen Z’s (often referred to as Millennials) as flighty and unreliable. Always on their phones, never

Working teams – How to build an effective buddy system
On-boarding new employees (including new apprentices and trainees) is extremely important for providing a positive first impression of your company, which also contributes to happy productive staff, less bullying, positive staff retention and ultimately, cost savings for your business. A

Is it a Career or is it a Job?
This week is National Careers Week (18-24 May) and, although we are all going through unprecedented and turbulent times (thanks Covid-19), many of us have a little extra time on our hands so it may also be the perfect time
WA State Government offers further support for Apprentices in Construction
Late last week, the WA State Government announced a further $24.5 million dollar support package to assist the building and construction industry to maintain a skilled workforce during the COVID-19 crisis. The package, announced by Premier Mark McGowan and

Exciting new changes to Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) services
The Apprenticeship Community is very pleased today, to begin the new Federal Government contract for the Australian Apprenticeships Support Network program. The services that The Apprenticeship Community is offering under the new contract contain some excellent opportunities for employers and

How to Accept a Job Offer
You’ve been offered the job – Woo-Hoo!! Congratulations! Finally, you’ve received the highly-anticipated phone call and have been offered the job. While this is definitely a time to celebrate, it is also an important time to pay attention to details