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Measuring morale through organisational climate surveys
By Sue Loukomitis * The link between a workforce with high morale and good results are plain for all to see. A workforce that is…
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UNE Partnerships – Powering up Local Governments’ skill base
Powering up Local Governments’ skill base UNE Partnerships leads the field in professional and vocational training and development. It is a Registered Training Organisation offering…
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Future directions in HR management
An interview with Erica Goodsir, Corporate Development Manager, at Pittwater Council in NSW. Erica Goodsir believes that Local Government faces many challenges particularly in the…
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Perth recognised in Prime Minister’s awards
Having staff closely involved in the business planning process is a key factor in the success of the City of Perth’s corporate knowledge program. This…
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Leading people to the highest levels of commitment *
Finally, a Leadership Workshop for you and the people you lead! Create One has partnered with Maximum Impact Inc of Atlanta Georgia to bring Developing…
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Average salary increases and staff retention
The historic salary gap between Local Government and the private sector has been steadily closing. This finding is based on the remuneration database of Mercer…
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Banyule promotes work/life balance
Work/life balance has been one of the catch cries of the past few years of corporate heavyweights. Banyule Council in Melbourne’s north has been working…
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Sustainable education for sustainable Local Government *
The Master of Sustainable Management (MSM), offered by the Faculty of Rural Management at the University of Sydney’s Orange Campus, is designed to meet the…
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Flexibility – a two way process
Many well known organisations, such as IBM, 3M, Microsoft and the NSW Government, have realised times are changing and that their employees are their most…
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Mackay traineeship help address staff shortage
With Year 12 students getting their results recently, Queensland’s Mackay City Council has urged school leavers to consider one of the 26 Council traineeships on…
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Safer and smarter footpaths
Kangaroo Island works staff have built an affordable mechanical device to replace the traditional way of constructing rubble footpaths, eliminating back breaking manual work that…
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Shoalhaven targets risk management
The City of Shoalhaven, located 160 kilometres south of Sydney, spans 1,000 kilometres of coastline with pristine beaches, spectacular cliffs and rock formations. These unique…
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