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Championing Women
Councillor Sandra Wilson recently accepted the position of Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter Champion for Hobsons Bay City Council. Councillor Wilson said it was important…
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Improving efficiency
In a move to improve efficiency and convenience, Holroyd City Council has transitioned to an entirely online performance evaluation system. The new system, PULSE, is…
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Managing employee performance*
CouncilThe City of Ryde is located 12 kilometres northwest of central Sydney. There are 16 suburbs within the City, with a mix of residential living…
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Councils united on training
A group of South Australian councils has taken a regional approach to training and development and induction, resulting in a best practice strategy that is…
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Junior Councillors take to the chambers
There was spirited debate in Penrith Council Chambers recently when the 2015 Junior Council Meeting was held. The Junior Councillors debated two topics – Making…
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Upgraded road management solution*
Road and soil stabilising has received a much needed upgrade, with Australian councils embracing a smarter, more efficient approach to road maintenance and construction. In…
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Tip-off hotlines reduce fraud
Research has shown that the encouragement of anonymous reporting can significantly reduce fraud within an organisation. A 2010 study conducted by The Association of Certified…
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Staff engagement boosted
The City of Boroondara’s Customer Service team has received recognition for a program that has seen staff engagement increase by 50 percent in less than…
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National Local Government HR Conference*
The Municipal Association of Victoria, in partnership with all other peak local government bodies in Australia, is proud to be hosting the fourth National Local…
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Constructing a future
Staff members from Bundaberg Regional Council’s Roads and Drainage team have been given the opportunity to upskill their qualifications. Six staff members from the team…
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Workplace lunchtime seminars a big hit*
It is becoming increasingly common that staff at local councils want trusted advice in a relaxed atmosphere, without the high pressure selling of a “salesman”.…
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Expanding local government staff capability*
The research and training work undertaken at the University of Technology Sydney by the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) and the Centre…
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