The Power of Collaboration

The Power of Collaboration

We live in a fast paced world that seems to be accelerating every minute. Often, we are being connected by apps that help us to solve problems we didn’t even know we had! How many times have we been on the receiving end of “that look” from our...

Seniors now have a choice.

The Senior News of 3 February 2017 summarizes the changes being made to the way senior citizens will be able to self manage their home care packages. Oliver Beaumont, CEO of The Beaumont Group, says “These changes are revolutionizing the aged care industry...

What do your References say about You?

We all know how a swarm of butterflies feels in the pit of our stomach when we are asked for referees when seeking a new job. We are never really totally sure what they will say – and suddenly we are aware we are closer to landing that job we want. But it is...

Not happy Jan: Busy time for divorce lawyers

Family law is a tough place to work. It does involve both  high moments and very low ones as people either fight or work together to create their futures as they see them. This article by Bianca Hall, published in The Age shows in many ways – things just...
Testing your new property for ice

Testing your new property for ice

This article published in The Age and written by Giselle Wakatama certainly gives us a view of a hidden danger we are most likely to miss when doing due diligence to purchase a property.  Who would  think to test our new property for the presence of ice – and no...
What Manufacturing Needs to Survive.

What Manufacturing Needs to Survive.

We can all nash our teeth, beat our chests and bemoan 2017 as the year the automotive industry took our business with it when it leaves our shore. Or,  we can do what many auto part manufacturers are doing which is  seeking to find a different way to think about their...
Jobs Market Hollows Out

Jobs Market Hollows Out

Labour force: We are moving part-time as the jobs market hollows out Everything just keeps on changing. This seems to include the last bastion of stability – the way we measure progress and change itself. We all know the “old phrase” regarding statistics – “lies,...
Wage price index record lows

Wage price index record lows

Wage price index growth plumbs new record lows The price of labour has been growing exponentially over the last few years. How much to both pay staff and earn as a salary is a highly emotive issue. Both parties attempt to handle the topic dispassionately, how well is...