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deliberatepractice are happy to announce that we are proud sponsors of the Jobs Australia Conference 2022 People, Process and Performance – The Key to Operational Adaptability. Over a two-day jam-packed program you will hear from keynote speakers, guest speakers, and valued Jobs Australia Members and our very own Bruce McCowan will be talking about Demystifying […]

Evolving work practices can equal professional advancement for those willing to evaluate emerging opportunities, and embrace change. At deliberatepractice we want to ensure you make the most of present times. Candidates have increasing access to career possibilities as we swing out of the pandemic and push through the boundaries of traditional “full” employment. Securing an […]

The real meaning of isolation, meaningful career conversations, and new horizons in 2022 The latest Omicron surge left me screaming into the abyss (well, not literally) as I lay in isolation in a COVID ward at Melbourne’s RMH, gasping for a breath and fighting a relentless fever. With attentive medical care and specialised treatment, my […]

We are blessed to be able to work with inspiring clients and individuals who entrust us with their organisational success and careers, and 2021 has been no exception. Thank you for supporting deliberatepractice and allowing us to deliver to your HR Recruitment, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, HR Outsourcing and Restructuring, Outplacement and Career Transition services. […]

By Diane Kane – 11 August 2021 Managing the employee experience on the way out For most employees, there comes a point where the employee life cycle comes to an end, whether voluntary or involuntary.  Your separation process must be just as strategic as your onboarding process and all forms part of an overall employee […]

By Diane Kane – 9 July 2021 Maintaining connection Human connection has received lots of airtime since 2020, with the pandemic significantly reducing physical interactions. Because connection with people is an inherent aspect of human society, we’ve all had to be creative in maintaining our social connections and finding ways to ensure that physical distancing […]

Lately, I’ve reflected on the many people I’ve coached throughout my career as an HR consultant, Career Coach and Outplacement specialist. More often than not, they reached out after experiencing a redundancy event and consequential outplacement program. Soul Searching Unexpected career transition of this nature often lead to a period of soul searching with unemployment […]

Defining organisational culture shouldn’t be challenging, but there is confusion among non-HR professionals about approaching this subject. We suggest the confusion originates from overly complex definitions and blurry guidelines around culture and engagement and how the two work together. These definitions are not well understood and may limit discussion around work-related issues. Start the discussion […]

COVID-19 created unique challenges for the Aged Care sector. The practices and processes that Aged Care operators implemented to protect their residents put further pressure on already constrained workforces, and the requirement for staff to only work at one home reduced the available workforce dramatically, creating a risk of staff shortages. Most concerning was the […]

The implications of a bad hire can be costly to a business, not just financially but also culturally. In most cases, it can take up to 12 months to gain a rate of return on your investment in a new employee. So, making the correct hiring decision is critical. Equally important is attracting top talent […]