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2021 Budget – Securing Australia’s Economic Recovery
Last night’s Federal Budget announcement is a continuation of post-pandemic economic recovery with a focus on infrastructure projects, creating jobs and supporting women, aged care and child care. The economy is recovering with the unemployment rate at 5.6%, now lower
Fredricko is thriving in his new career!
At the age of 38 and after 23 years working in the hospitality industry as a chef, Fredricko was looking for a change and, while he wasn’t quite sure what that change would be, after seeing an ad on Seek
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
