Logistics and Supply Chain: Trends for 2016

These trends show how technology has advanced over the past decade and will continue to drive change in logistics and supply chain management. Although technology and innovation are a focus, we must also understand the fundamentals in order...


5 Trends to Transform Project Management in 2016

There is an exciting transformation taking place in the project management landscape in 2016 as the result of changes to business practices, requirements and expectations. The advancements of the current market will continue to influence how businesses need...


4 Tips for Keeping Gen Ys from Job Hopping

Generation Y. They’re here to stay, or are they? An even more important question many want an answer to is, how are we keeping Gen Ys from job hopping? As we see more and more Gen Ys joining...


HR Consultancy: The Savvy Choice for HR Professionals

It seems to me that more and more professionals who have worked in management, have a career in Human Resources or other senior roles in an organisation for some time, are reflecting on their careers, their lifestyle and their...


Why a Career in Logistics is your Ticket to Success

When was the last time you ordered something online? Did you get is as soon as you expected? These days you can order for same day delivery while most online orders are at your doorstep in 2 -3...


5 Reasons to Study the Diploma of Logistics

Logistics is a huge growth industry in Australia and globally. Last year it added $131.6 billion to Australia’s economy and employed 1.2 million people and, in the US it’s growing every day. There is no doubt that logistics...


What is Emotional Intelligence and why is it important?

Emotional Intelligence (or EQ as it is commonly known) has risen to prominence in recent years as an influential factor in determining the success of managers and leaders in the workplace. The idea that success can be solely predicted...


10 Reasons why it is an exciting Time to be in Supply Chain and Logistics Management!

Are you considering a career change and wondering about Supply Chain Management or Logistics? Supply Chain and Logistics managers, supervisors and team leaders will be in high demand and almost indispensable....


Why Become an HR Manager?

Human Resources is an extremely exciting and evolving profession. It is a highly strategic role and involves a range of policies, processes and practices relating to the needs of individuals, as well as overall business needs amongst the...


Are There Any Job Opportunities in Logistics?

Are there any job opportunities in logistics? What does the future have in store for Australians in this sector? Having a secure job and future is a great feeling! But how many of us can say that? Well,...


Time to Review Recruiting and Induction Costs

Already we are into February and the new recruits will have started to arrive to take up their new positions. It’s a good time to reflect on the hire and induction costs. A starting point is to divide...


Handbrake on/Handbrake off?

WOW 58%1 of Staff less than happy with their job! Now that’s a big figure! And it’s also sad, because it’s not unexpected. Worse follows: It seems that, 38% of staff are actively looking for another job but...


Mistakes You Need to Avoid When Completing Risk Assessment

Risk assessment, in its simplest form means to think in advance about potential events, their effects and consequences that may follow, and take the necessary measures to avoid or minimise unwanted effects. Risk assessment is necessary in every...


How to Implement Core Values in your Workplace

Whatever the size of your business, there’s one thing you need to look after to sustain the smooth running of your usual processes and systems, and that’s your workforce. Implementing a strategy to enable workers to feel safe,...


Is the Diploma of Project Management a Better Investment than the MBA?

In an age where a piece of paper may be the one thing that puts you above another candidate for a job role, which qualification is the smarter choice? The title “Master of Business Administration” sounds like it...


Seagull Managers

Wow! It’s almost 30 years since Ken Blanchard (Leadership and the One Minute Manager 1985) and, 30 years on they are more common than ever. What is? You know,  the seagull manager—they fly in, hover about squawking and...


How to Respond to a Job Application

Going through job applications is the first step in your company’s efforts to find people to help steer the organisation towards success. Unfortunately, this process can be a difficult task, especially for companies who anticipate having a large...


Is your HR Department Building Strong Relationships Within Your Business?

Human resources is the part of a company that is supposed to help a business improve its internal interactions so that the organisation can function fluidly as a whole. The HR department also needs to make sure that...


7 Steps to Writing a Winning and Professional CV

In the last article I wrote on ‘Selling Yourself Short: De-Valuing your CV’, I looked at the problems mature age workers, seem to have with selling their collective skills, knowledge and experience in their CV. This is particularly...


21 Popular Project Management Methodologies

As a new project manager, you can be overwhelmed by all the approaches, differing methodologies and software tools used to manage projects. First off, a new project manager needs to get their head around the project lifecycle and...


Are There Any Real Opportunities in Project Management?

There appears to be a lot of doom and gloom in the job market these days, but to me, there are just as many fantastic opportunities for those willing to take the plunge and change careers or for...


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What’s what in PM Qualifications and Certifications and How will they Help Me?

Many people are confused when they see all the products on the market for project management training – some are qualifications such as a Diploma are well regarded wherever you are, some are globally recognised certifications , again...


The Importance of Communication & Leadership Skills in Project Management

It seems the skill most experienced project managers needs is Leadership according to a recent survey by ESI International1. This survey looked at project management across different industries, asking ‘What are the top two core competencies that you...


The Effects of Poor Management on Productivity

Is there pressure in your organisation to do more with less? Is increasing productivity a driver or becoming an issue for your organisation? What about profits? Is there an increased focus on the bottom line? If you’ve answered...


Guest Post: Five Ways to Stop Forgetting What You’ve Learnt

This article was written by Jamie Lawrence, Editor of online HR publication HRZone. Connect with him on Google+. Learning a new skill or starting a new course is incredibly exciting: humans thirst for knowledge and opportunities to increase...


The Dos and Don’ts of Project Management

Project managers are the backbone of the day-to-day running of many businesses. From controlling resources to checking procedures, the project manager must plan and organise every aspect of the project, while also motivating everyone involved. In the end,...


4 Ways to Give Constructive Feedback

Giving negative feedback to your employees can be a very daunting task for managers. However, as difficult as it is- being able to do so effectively can result in improved interpersonal relationships and a far more productive work...


5 Immediate Benefits of Getting a Qualification

Whether you are currently working or you are looking for work, having a diploma qualification under your belt is a sure-fire way to secure your career’s future, get your foot in the door with your dream job, or...


5 Simple Steps for Estimating Your Project Costs

Estimating project costs is a critical skill to ensure a successful project, but allocating funds, estimating costs and calculating the project budget are all tasks that project managers dread. While budget and financial management is often delegated to...


Global Talent Shortages and the Evolving Role of the HRM Professional

  Businesses around the world are currently experiencing a profound market shift, one that will impact both the supply and demand for skilled talent over the next decade according to the research study, Global Talent 2021. Oxford Economics...