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Future directions in training and development
By Paul Trumble, Manager Organisational Development, City of Charles Sturt, SA Paul Trumble has been employed as Manager Organisational Development at the City of Charles…
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Finding balance at the City of Whittlesea
With a current workforce of around 700 staff and a population that is expected to almost double over the next 20 years, the City of…
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Eurobodalla’s emphasis on training pays off
In 2005 Eurobodalla Shire Council was duly recognised for its training and succession planning program by first taking out the 2005 NSW Employer of the…
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Technical skills training delivered to your desk*
Local Government technical staff must keep up to date with advances in the design, construction and maintenance of road pavements and their asset management and…
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Charles Sturt nurturing future leaders
In 2007, South Australia’s City of Charles Sturt and Organisational Development Consultancy Locher Human Resources developed a ‘Future Leaders’ Leadership Program that ran from February…
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A new generation in organisational alignment and HR software that will put a smile on a CEO’s face. . .*
While computers have revolutionised the modern office, the next frontier is software based HR management systems that actually link directly to corporate goals. According to…
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Aberdeenshire’s model for continuous improvement
Aberdeenshire Council in northeast Scotland covers an area of 6,313 square kilometres, has 236,000 residents and an annual budget of $AUD931,000. As well as the…
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Gold Coast enhances employer branding
With 3,500 staff spread across seven Directorates, since 2006 Golf Coast City Council has included recruitment and retention of staff among its top ten risks.…
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Warrnambool City’s gap year traineeships
In an effort to encourage more young people to think about Local Government as a career pathway, Warrnambool City Council has introduced a range of…
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LMCC traineeship initiative attracts young people to Local Government*
Lake Macquarie City Council (LMCC) has taken a proactive step to attract young people to work in Local Government. Council is supporting and hosting seven…
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Campbelltown creating a Learning Organisation
The Learning Organisation is a catchy title that encapsulates the direction Campbelltown City Council is taking to become more flexible and innovative in its approach…
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Experience pays
By Geoff Bush* The Local Government workplace is changing because of an ageing population, but the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is providing assistance…




