{ Galilee is GO }

 We all awake to another significant announcement in the future of Queensland Resources this morning to see that the Campbell government has officially given the green light to the first Galilee Basin coal project, via the GVK / Hancock Coal JV – Alpha Coal.

{ Gen Y & Baby Boomers }

Here is an interesting article I read this week about Gen Y’s, the article states that retention of Gen Y’s is high on the agenda for CEO’s ahead of growth and cost reduction…

{ Mavericks – potential hidden talent }

I read this article this morning that talks about employing of risk takers or “mavericks” as they are referred to. My thoughts are that the work environment needs a certain amount of “mavericks” those who challenge what is the usual and aren’t afraid to test the boundaries…

{ Corporate Values }

When we say a person lives according to their values, we are talking about the way they act – not what they think of themselves or how they want other people to think of them. Our values are not meant to be nouns, but verbs. They are words which describe the way we relate to, and treat, other people…

{ Blogs }

Blogs – like the one you are reading right now are becoming more and more popular. A lot of people I know follow them for their personal interests – cooking, sport, travel, but more and more people are following professional blogs as a way of keeping up to date with current trends in their industry.

Here is a link to a great blog site you as a recruitment or HR professional might be interested in http://www.rceuro.com/index.php/Global-Blogs/USA-Recruitment-Blogs.html#

{ Culture }

I am constantly connecting with Executive level HR professionals who are often looking for their next move. One question I always ask is “what’s important in your next role”. More and more HR professionals are now identifying that aside from a fantastic career opportunity and the desire to develop their skills and experience in the next role, the type of culture and organisational environment are rating really highly on their list of wants.