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Yesterday I was so pleased to have coordinated Macpherson Kelley's second Southeast Workforce Forum. In 2019, I walked into the Victorian legal sector as a young, Zimbabwean-born, woman of colour, having left Brisbane, battered by domestic violence, but not broken. The fight to be heard left scars, but it also ignited a fire within me – a fire for equality, a future where all humans feel safe and empowered. Yesterday, that fire burned brighter than ever. We tackled critical issues like ESG, ethical AI, and responsible work practices – the building blocks of a stronger, fairer Australia. We weren't just discussing challenges, but as business and industry leaders, we were building solutions together. We heard from Sandra George OAM representing SEBN on behalf of City of Greater Dandenong, Honi Walker from South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA), Sami Mäkeläinen from Institute for the Future, Kelly Dickson, Nicole Brown and Sebastian Renato, with the panel being expertly moderated by Luke Gattuso from Macpherson Kelley. It was a collective commitment to a future where businesses don't just succeed, they thrive based on strong values and ethical decisions. This means taking action – fostering responsible workplaces that effectively meet legal obligations, ethically adopting AI, mitigating safety risks, and addressing modern slavery in supply chain not just because the law requires it, but because good business benefits the common good. Yes, for me, it is personal. Lawyers give advice. Leaders make choices based on our advice. By making values-based recommendations, we can pave the way for a better future. #ValuesDriveProgress #ESG #ResponsibleBusiness #WorkplaceRelations

Business leaders in Jersey, these stats are for you… The battle to attract talent is heating up - it’s like the Wild West out there. But all too often, businesses think that without offering higher salaries and heaps of perks they won't be able to retain talent. What really separates the winners from the losers in the fight for top talent?  A strong employer brand. Download our BRAND NEW Employer Branding White Paper and discover how to attract and retain top talent. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFd-U5yt

"Make a Difference" 🥱 What does that even mean anymore? 🤔 If you can't show talent ➡️ HOW you as an org/team make a difference, ➡️ WHO benefits from that difference, ➡️ WHAT that difference actually is, Then you're missing a vital step or two. Critically, if you can also show talent HOW THEY WILL CONTRIBUTE to that purpose and how that will ultimately make a difference TO THEM and their careers... well then, just imagine how much better that story is than just "Make a difference" #employerbranding #evp

In March, Tile Hill surveyed HR professionals working within local government on their views of the effectiveness of their organisations EVP when attracting, developing and retaining talent. The results from this were then triangulated with Chief Executives and Directors attending TheMJ Future Forum South. What the findings point to is a need to strengthen the employment brand of local government. And for each local authority to better articulate their 'why' in order to help them attract and retain the best talent that will thrive within their organisational values and culture. Without a change in approach, the data points to a major workforce sustainability issue and skills stagnation. In the short term, it points to continued challenges when recruiting. And importantly, a heightened risk of losing talent to those organisations who are more effectively articulating their offer to potential employees, clearly outlining how someone's career will be enhanced through professional development and a better connection to purpose. If you'd like to read more, then the report will shortly be published on our website, or you can read it here. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and to discuss how we can all work together to celebrate the amazing opportunity that comes from working in local government, and how councils can better articulate their employment brand to those in the sector, and those outside of it. Thank you to all those who took the time to fill out our survey. And 'Thank You' to the PPMA - Public Services People Managers Association for sharing it with your members. Mark Bearn Anj Popat Chantelle Wooldridge David Weir Greg Hayes #EVP #employmentbrand #leadership #values #culture #talentattraction #successionplanning #skills

Nominations for the Employer of Choice Award 2024 are still open. Do you know an Australian organisation or workplace that is genuinely embracing and celebrating employees that live with blindness or low vision? Nominate Now: https://lnkd.in/ghzkzDxJ The core mission of the Blind Australian of the Year Awards is to actively promote the contribution that over half a million people who live with low vision and blindness make to Australian society. There are 2 Awards Categories: 🏆The Blind Australian of the Year 🏆The Employer of Choice Award What is the Employer of Choice Award? The Employer of Choice Award recognises organisations who not only champion diversity but demonstrate HOW workplace accessibility and inclusion is delivered to create truly diverse, high performing teams and successful business outcomes. The winners will be announced at the Blind Australian of the Year Awards - 2024 Annual Gala on 26 October at the Amora Hotel in Brisbane. Tickets for the Gala are also on sale now. Gala Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gWnD-9UG Image Description: The image shows Craig Shanahan, a vision impaired chef and former winner of the Employer of Choice Award in a chefs uniform and some of the details above and Nominate Now in braille. #EmployerOfChoice #Australia #AustralianAwards #Equality #Inclusion #Diversity #DEI #Blindness #VisionLoss #DisabilityAustralia #NDISaustralia #NDIS #AustralianCompany

TOP WORKPLACES: For 2024, 1,557 organizations were invited to survey their employees. Based on the survey feedback, 57 have earned recognition as Top Workplaces in the region.

Before you know it, it'll be time to celebrate this year's top talent and innovation at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards. But first - time to get your entries in! 👇 If you're a Northamptonshire business with a milestone to share, or perhaps have an initiative worth celebrating, see this year's categories and how you can put your business and employees in the spotlight. Take note of these key top tips and enter here: https://lnkd.in/emB2JbVU #NBEA24 #Northamptonshire #BusinessAwards

What sets us apart is not what we do — but how we do it. In a recent feature in the The Globe and Mail, Daniel Holmes, President of Brokerage Services, shares the key ingredients that enable us to attract and retain the best of the best. Read the full article, and uncover why Colliers is one of the Best Workplaces in Canada: https://ow.ly/ZQgK50RHiZq #AccelerateYourSuccess #ColliersCanada #BestWorkplacesinCanada

New to Top Workplaces? Here's how simple our awards are: 1. Nominate your organization. 2. Have your employees complete a quick survey. 3. Receive insightful results. 4. Share your achievements, analyze the data, and celebrate your progress. Stand out as a top employer and get featured by leading media outlets with Top Workplaces recognition.  Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dRUHDqVY #topworkplaces #employerofchoice #celebratesuccess

🌟 Join Us for our Industry Forum Series! 🌟 The Southern Melbourne manufacturing sector is at a crucial juncture as we aim for 2050. Join our "Nice Work If You Can Get It" forums, in partnership with Women’s Health in the South East and Chisholm TAFE, to tackle skills gaps and promote a diverse workforce. 🌟 Forum 1: Recruitment and Onboarding for a Productive and Diverse Workforce 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 2nd October 2024 🕛 Time: 12 noon to 1 PM 💻 Format: Online Webinar Key Highlights: Insights from industry leaders like Donna Paxton Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd (Australia) and Girish Fernandez, VGL Allied Connections on boosting retention through diversity. Strategies like "blind recruitment" to reduce bias. Takeaways: ▶ Leverage diversity for innovation and productivity. ▶ Explore practical steps for inclusive hiring. Don’t miss out—register now https://lnkd.in/gvMxH9HS Honi Walker Justine McLaughlin Shannon O'Brien #SEMMA #WHISE #Chisholm #Manufacturing #Diversity #Webinar