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Promoting wellness at work
Staff at the City of Burnside in South Australia recently enjoyed a massage, yoga and sessions on a range of health issues as part of…
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Promoting wellbeing for young and old
The City of Gosnells in Western Australia seeks to ensure residents of all ages have opportunities to stay mentally and physically healthy. One such program…
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Mental health awareness for men
Banana Shire in Queensland welcomed one of Australia’s leading mental health advocates during Men’s Health Week earlier this year. Banana Shire Council welcomed Craig Hamilton…
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Body composition supports employee health
South Gippsland Shire Council is utilising body composition scan technology, in a bid to educate staff about their bodies and to encourage healthier lifestyles. Employees…
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Building the rural workforce
While many rural communities are continuing to face challenges with sourcing skilled workers, Gilgandra Shire Council in central New South Wales is supporting local young…
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Goodbye after 43 years
Isaac Regional Council in Queensland recently farewelled an employee who has served the community for more than four decades. Ray Scharf, who dedicated most of…
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It’s all about the numbers*
Despite human resources (HR) practitioners actively recognising the need for data and analytics, they are reticent to develop the requisite capabilities to achieve their stated…
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Award winning trainees
Tweed Shire Council in New South Wales has been recognised as a training ground for talent, with several trainees and apprentices winning top awards. Former…
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Tackling mental health head on
Moonee Valley City Council in Melbourne is rolling out a youth mental health program in local schools in order to train teachers, parents, carers and…
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A one hundred per cent human workplace
Lake Macquarie City Council in New South Wales has recently received international recognition for its leadership in human resources, with its efforts showcased alongside those…
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Future directions – By George Dedes, Acting General Manager, City of Ryde
Every organisation these days – big or small – wants to become an Employer of Choice. So for a council that has dealt with…
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Credit checks reduce procurement risk*
By Rob Cook Local governments procure goods and services from a range of suppliers. Through their selection, these suppliers form an integral part of the…
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