Professional/Staff Development

In recruitment and business alike, relationships are everything. We pride ourselves on building partnerships based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect — but what happens when those standards are tested? Sometimes, a situation arises that calls for a difficult conversation. It might be a delayed response, a lack of communication, or a process that falls short of ...

With 20 years in recruitment across APAC, I’ve seen the full spectrum of career journeys—highs, lows, self-doubt, and triumphs. One thing that remains constant? The need to back yourself. I’ve faced my own battles with imposter syndrome. That nagging voice questioning, "Do I really belong here? Am I truly good enough?" But through experience, I’ve learned that ...

The retail and hospitality industries in Australia are evolving rapidly, driven by changing consumer expectations and technology. In a tight job market, standing out requires continuous learning. Professional development keeps candidates competitive, adaptable, and valuable in industries where customer service and operational excellence are key. Why Continuous Learning Matters 1. Enhancing Career Mobility Learning leadership, financial management, or digital ...

Due to the virus that shall not be named, there has been a substantial influx in the number of people working from home (WFH). Grappling with the new normal for those of us who have had to make the sudden transition to WFH has been well, interesting, to say the least... From awkward and hilarious conference ...

You know what they say. When one door shuts, another door opens.  But have you ever thought that if you can’t seem to get a door open—no matter how hard you try—maybe you are just in the wrong building with the wrong set of keys?  With 2019 having come to a close it’s time to pause, reflect and think ...

The holiday period can feel like a bit of a retail marathon. As soon as one leg is over and all you want to do is relax and put your feet up, you have to pick yourself up and push through the next leg of the retail race. The week between Christmas and New Years can be ...

‘Tis the season. It’s one of our favourite times of the year, as it is for many other people. However, for retail workers, this isn’t always the case.  We love retail, don’t get us wrong. But over the holidays retail can become hectic, to say the least. Big crowds and people pushing past each other. Holiday parking ...

It’s not hard to spot. You might see a Kangaroo led sleigh or Santa hitting the surf. You’ve put up your Christmas tree, hung your stocking and the prawns are on ice. That’s right… it’s almost time for Christmas here in Australia. What does this have to do with HR? Well, this means that retailers are putting ...