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Assessing job candidates identifies best training investments
Matching training to people is not a simple matter. Steven Dahl* examines how candidate assessment can be valuable in developing the best training programs for…
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Global Learning Village for Hume
A concept to create new opportunities for disadvantaged local communities through access to information and technology, has been unleashed by the Hume City Council in…
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Community Jobs Project at Banyule
Banyule City Council’s Community Jobs Project ended in December 2001 with the launch of ‘The Essentials – Youth Support Pack’ produced by 13 young local…
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Glenorchy keeps its employees fit
In a commitment to providing staff with opportunities to increase their fitness levels, Glenorchy City Council has established a number of programs to improve heart…
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Warwick tackles men’s health
Warwick Shire in south east Queensland has developed a Men’s Health Program to assist men in leading healthier lives. The Warwick Community Health and Warwick…
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National online careers for Local Government *
The National Local Government Career Centre, www.lg.newjobs.com.au, was launched in November 2001 as a result of the success experienced in the NSW market. First established…
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Best training at Brisbane Water
Brisbane Water has been recognised for its proactive contribution to the water industry by winning the Queensland Public Sector ‘Best Learning and Development Initiative Award’…
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Increased productivity, efficiency, and safety with Cargo Drawers *
Cargo Drawers Australia, a proudly Australia owned and operated company, has specialised for over 14 years in manufacturing an exciting and innovative range of cargo…
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Taking control of workers’ comp
Rising Workcover premiums have always been a challenge for Local Governments. In tackling this issue Hunters Hill Council in New South Wales, in consultation with…
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Frankston’s PRIDE
The objective of Frankston PRIDE (Promoting, Recognition and Innovation, Delivering Excellence) was to revisit its organisational approach to performance management using a broader range of…
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Competency standards for staff development
Beaudesert Shire Council is believed to be the first Council in Queensland to implement the competency standards contained in the Local Government Training Package. The…
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Keeping up to date in HR
Local Government in Queensland employs over 33,000 people in a wide range of occupations. It is essential that industrial relations, human resources and training personnel…
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