With the world around us currently operating under unprecedented circumstances and employees working from home sheltering from the COVID 19 pandemic, recruiting and hiring practices have had to adapt to reflect the changing needs of organisations. It is more important than ever to ensure best practice for hiring be maintained for any organisation’s health. Having … Read more
Safety People Partner with PIEF Injury Management Recruitment Specialist partners with Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF). Melbourne, Victoria (September 1st, 2020) – Safety People today announced it has entered into a partnership with the Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF) to promote and encourage the ongoing professional development of Injury Management professionals throughout Australia. This will … Read more
How to beat mid career malaise I recently read this HBR article which resonated with me while halfway through another COVID lockdown. I often receive calls from people in the later stages in their careers, questioning “What am I doing?” This question is a very real conundrum for many people. Yes, even me. Staying focused … Read more
The Incident Investigation Toolkit Today we look at the Systems-thinking Incident Investigation Toolkit recently developed by Monash University in partnership with Work Safe Victoria and the University of the Sunshine Coast. The Patient Handling: Review of Systems (PHRIES) Toolkit was developed to help guide manual handling coordinators in Victorian healthcare sectors in investigating injuries involving … Read more
4 things that “the old” Manchester United can teach you about workplace injury prevention Guest Blog, Scott Coleman – Preventure If you’re interested in how wearables can assist Safety and Injury Management Professions then you may want to attend our June Safety People Forum. There is no doubt that Manchester United is one of the … Read more
Tips for a Successful Video Interview This guide was recently published by Indeed and provides a great overview for successfully using and promoting yourself via video. Video Interview Tips Find a quiet, private, well-lit place, free from possible interruptions. Remove any inappropriate items that might be visible once you are on screen. Ensure your internet … Read more
3 Tips for Effective Induction During Times of Crisis In times of intense change or crisis the need for a flexible workforce means more inductions, not just new staff but those existing workers redeployed to take on another internal role. While we want temporary workers out doing their role, it’s important to maintain strong induction … Read more
The Changing Face of Safety (Andy Kimpton – Interview Part 2) We are back again with, Safety expert, Andy Kimpton to continue our conversation about the face of safety in the workplace. In our last conversation we discussed how things have and are continuing to change, today we look what should the safety professional be … Read more
Delivering negative feedback Expert tips on delivering negative feedback As HR professionals, managers or business owners it’s inevitable there will be conversations you’d rather not have to have with your staff. But tough conversations are a necessary part of being an effective manager and, executed well, they can prove valuable to both the employee and … Read more
The People at Greater Risk than Workers Many workplaces welcome students who are required to undertake work experience or work practice in industry as part of their education. These students can be as young as 16 – in Year 10 – through to doctoral students from tertiary institutions. Under work health and safety laws in … Read more