During a recent conversation with a business colleague, I was reminded of a tool that one of my very first Managers used that made me feel valued and regarded as an employee – and all it took was 2 minutes of her time. So I decided to ask the question of young, middle aged and more senior people – “What is something that a Manager did in your workplace that made you

See this change as an opportunity – your staff are your greatest asset !!! 1.    Before they commence Do they have the appropriate documentation – ie Letter of Offer, Position Description? Do they know what time they need to arrive on their first day and who to ask for? Do they know what the dress code is? Contact them the day (working day) before they start. 2.    Buddy/ Mentor Program

SEE THIS CHANGE AS AN OPPORTUNITY !!! 1. Exit Interview A brief open meeting with your exiting employee can be very constructive when done right. You can learn about potential issues you were not aware of as well as positives to help sell the role to your next employee. 2. Task Analysis of Role – Review the Position Description This is absolutely critical – you must be sure of the

My absolute #1 Tip to job seekers is to put yourself in the shoes of the person looking after the recruitment for the role. They will be looking at a high volume of applications (including yours) and trying to identify those who will best meet the requirements of the role. You need to ensure that your application is easy to read and clearly highlights why you have applied and what