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Council recognised in WorkSafe Victoria Awards
The City of Boroondara has been recognised for demonstrating excellence and innovation in workplace safety and return to work, as a finalist for two WorkSafe…
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Positive change through new WH&S initiatives
Since amalgamating, Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) in Queensland has implemented an array of new initiatives to improve workplace health and safety outcomes. Of note is…
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Can Your Performance Management System Survive The Winds Of Change?*
Most of us are familiar with annual reviews: You meet with your manager at the start of the year to discuss goals and objectives, you…
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18-month infrastructure project injury free
A $20 million, 18-month road duplication on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has not only improved traffic flow for residents but was also a success for Sunshine…
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Drugs and alcohol testing keeps staff safe
The City of Gold Coast has introduced a proactive alcohol and drugs testing procedure for all staff and selected contractors. The program, Alcohol and Other…
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Best practice award for livestock exchange
A livestock exchange owned by Naracoorte Lucindale Council in South Australia has received a Best Practices in Work Health Safety Award. The award is recognition…
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Supporting employees to live well
Lake Macquarie City Council in New South Wales has created a new framework aimed at promoting wellness among its employees. The Wellbeing Framework takes a…
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Plan your professional development in 2017 with the AHRI*
The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) is the chosen career partner for HR professionals and people managers. AHRI’s training courses help HR professionals achieve their…
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Libraries key to creating future workforce
Central Coast Council (NSW) libraries are using innovative technology platforms to upskill the community and help create the workforce of the future. As skills needed…
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Jobs to deliver for growing community
The City of Casey in Victoria is undertaking its biggest ever recruitment drive, offering more than 40 job opportunities across the organisation. Across Council’s services,…
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New employees ‘on board’ with City’s HR system
In 2016, the City’s Human Resources team began a review of its operations to identify ways to improve efficiency and the overall experience for employees.…
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New approach to developing capability
Gympie Regional Council in Queensland has recently changed its approach to reviewing performance and developing capability. Council found that the traditional model of performance management…
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