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Resolutions for Better Workplaces in 2026: What Employers Should Focus On

As 2025 draws to a close, Queensland businesses are preparing for the opportunities and challenges of 2026. The end-of-year period is the perfect time to reflect on what worked, what could be improved, and how to set your workplace up for success in the year ahead....

New Year, New Goals: Setting Career Objectives for 2026

The beginning of a new year is a natural moment to reset, refocus, and take better care of yourself — both personally and professionally. Whether you’re working in hospitality, administration, customer service, events, or exploring new opportunities, 2026 is a chance...

Career Help

Why speed in recruitment often backfires

Businesses often need to hire quickly. There's nothing wrong with that. But the real problem isn't hiring fast, it's hiring without a process.  There's a big difference between moving quickly and rushing recruitment and confusing the two is where costly hiring...

Motivation or Inspiration? A Conversation About Leadership, Culture and Engagement

Finding great people has always been a challenge, but many leaders would agree that attracting and retaining engaged employees feels more difficult today than ever before. In the second guest episode of Lead and Connect with Vlasta, Vlasta Eriksson, Director of...

Employers Tips

Motivation or Inspiration? A Conversation About Leadership, Culture and Engagement

Finding great people has always been a challenge, but many leaders would agree that attracting and retaining engaged employees feels more difficult today than ever before. In the second guest episode of Lead and Connect with Vlasta, Vlasta Eriksson, Director of...

How one bad hire affects your entire team

When businesses are under pressure, short-staffed, or trying to keep up with demand, it's easy to focus on simply "getting someone in the door." And honestly, most business owners in Cairns and Townsville have been there. The workload is building. Your team is...
Exit Interview

Exit Interview

It appears that employees choose to leave an organization for three main reasons: to explore an exciting new career opportunity, transfer to a...

Measurable KPI

Measurable KPI

Measuring employee performance has become a significant factor in determining the overall growth and development of an organisation. Key...