17 February 2012
TEMPORARY…..EXECUTIVE…..CONTRACT…..PERMANENT …..EXECUTIVE…..CONTRACT…..PERMANENT…..TEMPORARY PERMANENT…..TEMPORARY…..EXECUTIVE…..CONTRACT …..CONTRACT…..PERMANENT…..TEMPORARY…..EXECUTIVE Big things continue to happen at Agenda with the expansion of o... read full story
10 February 2012
You’ve probably read this before: we’re in the middle of a talent shortage. To challenge employers even more, the very real issue of talent retention is also getting its share of discussion, and with good reason; not only are skilled talent hard to find, ... read full story
07 February 2012
Is this a good thing? It certainly can be. As a career transition expert, I view temporary work as a perfect chance for a career switcher to try on different hats, work in various types of businesses, even add new skills and experience. A temporary, “dip ... read full story
07 February 2012
Forget about raises and better benefits. Those are important -- but this is what your staff really wants. Pay is important. But pay only goes so far. Getting a raise is like buying a bigger house; soon, more becomes the new normal. Higher wages won’t caus... read full story
17 January 2012
“Why did you leave your last job?” The question can strike fear in even the most confident candidate. Whether your answer is simple or complex, being asked to talk about it puts you on the spot, and it can be tricky to balance the truth while still ... read full story
10 January 2012
The smaller your company, the more hiring the right people matters. (Granted making the right hiring decisions is important no matter what size your organization, but when there are only three employees and one is a disaster…) Everyone makes hiring mistak... read full story
04 October 2011
Date: 3/10/2011 Successful networking can make all the difference to your business’s success, helping to secure more clients and higher sales, new partners, staff and projects, and word-of-mouth publicity. Follow these handy hints to develop your netw... read full story
27 September 2011
Seminar: Shipping Reform and the National Ports Strategy Key figures who are leading the national agenda on shipping and ports reform in Australia will discuss policy decisions, IR and financial implications, environmental considerations and global dev... read full story
27 September 2011
Date: 26/09/2011 They’re crass, opinionated and demanding, yet passive in pursuing long-term goals - or so the stereotype goes. However, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find Gen Y, the fresh young graduates of today and future managers of tomo... read full story
13 September 2011
Date: 12/09/2011 Breaks can be a vexed issue for employers and employees, with ‘give and take’ the order of the day but advantage occasionally being taken. However, staff at a New South Wales call centre are reportedly being asked to officially log t... read full story