Practicing Emotional First Aid
If you cut your finger, do you just let it bleed? If it gets infected, do you let it fester? If it progresses to blood poisoning, do you just “toughen up” and hope it gets better? The answer to all » Read More
Employee Tips
What does the Registered Orgs Act, the ABCC Legislation and Building Code 2016 really mean?
Interesting to hear the commentary from the 2 different sides of politics. Although the Building Code removed the retrospectivity relating to its requirements for Employment Agreement content, there is still real opportunity for major construction projects to maximise the benefit » Read More
Gratefulness In A Season Of Stress
Christmas is just around the corner. This is a time of year when we are all super busy, tidying up all of our loose ends with work, finalising all of our Christmas shopping and just overall feeling a little more » Read More
Sydney’s Infrastructure the next 10 years
The Australian Government is delivering on its plan to build a stronger and more prosperous Western Sydney by investing $2.9 billion over ten years in major infrastructure upgrades that will transform the region’s economy. The Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan involves » Read More
Interested in upskilling or retraining at a reduced cost?
Interested in upskilling or retraining at a reduced cost? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity, limited spaces available! We are currently partnering with Davidson Recruitment and SkillsTech to offer assistance to candidates who are interested in upskilling or retraining by offering » Read More
Creating Fun, Healthy & Safe workplaces without splitting your trousers!
Following on from Alex McRoy’s link – (Fun Theory post) earlier this week, I’m keen to explore how your business is creating fun, healthy and safe workplaces. Workplace Health and Safety QLD and Corporate Bodies International have some great ideas » Read More
The Fun Theory
Last week I attended an event organised and run by Corporate Bodies International which explored the link between health and safety. The opening questions were “Can we be safe at work if we are not physically and mentally healthy?” and » Read More
An Important Message for everyone in Labour Hire
What an essential article highlighting the importance of ensuring that your labour hire arrangements protects your organisation from the risks associated with being determined the direct employer.
Food Industry Skills currently in Demand and How to Get Them
In the past 6 months there are two main qualifications that seem to be sought after within the Trades I recruit. Boiler tickets for Maintenance Fitters within the food industry and Maintenance Electricians for food industry roles within Sydney.
BOOM in Building Trades!
Following on from Darren Da Costa’s blog last week it seems there definitely is a shortage in trades; particularly building trades such as Painters, Plasterers, Carpenters, Floor layers and Plumbers. According to the Industry Employment Projections 2014 Report ( department » Read More