We ran a poll on LinkedIn recently (and thank you to those who responded) around whether people are more or less likely to look for work this year. Given all the changes to workplaces and the relationships between employees and employers that occurred, it was interesting to see the results.
POLL... How do you measure career success?
Interview Tips: Answering behavioural questions
Gem Spotlight - Amanda Chan
That’s a wrap: FIA Conference 2021
Gem Spotlight - Amy Coote
Amy Coote has been described as a “mover and shaker” in the social impact sector for her leadership, passion, commitment and proven track record of success in driving fundraising outcomes. She shares her fundraising journey from the corporate sector into fundraising, plus career highlights, advice and big plans for 2021.
New Year’s resolutions... Is a new job on your list?
Lyndal's Story, FightMND's Christmas Campaign
A simple interview question, “Can you tell us about yourself?"
Gem Spotlight - Luke Toebelmann, FIA's Victorian Young Fundraiser of the year!
Brotherhood of St Laurence celebrates huge milestone - 90 years!
FIA Victorian Awards
Building a professional network
I’m not a natural networker. Don’t get me wrong – I love building meaningful connections and maintaining strong relationships, but it’s the new connections and striking up a conversation with a stranger that I’ve found daunting at times. Jenni D’Orival shares her experience and tips about networking.
Gem Spotlight - Jane Crouch
R U OK? How do you respond if the answer is NO?
How do you respond if the answer to RUOK is no?
What do you say? How can you help?
Fearing the response to this little question being a big “NO” is common. Carli Phillips, Director of Corporate Wellbeing Hub focussed on these three little words in the workplace during our Webinar presented to leaders in the ‘for purpose' sector.
Wellbeing Webinar for leaders in 'for purpose' sector - RUOK? Day.
Gembridge sponsored event - Carli Phillips, Director of Corporate Wellbeing Hub will focus on this important question in the workplace – RUOK?, and showcase scenarios including conversations around anxiety, anger and sadness. She will share strategies and practical tips to help you create a mentally healthy workplace and explore initiatives across culture, communication, education, inclusion, work-life balance and role modelling to grow safe spaces to talk about mental health.
Enhancing employer brand
Gem Spotlight - Peter Copp
Peter shares his transition from Trade to Fundraising plus career highlights, advice and a funny donor story.
Peter delivers fundraising success with loads of energy, enthusiasm and expertise. He is also an active volunteer and newly appointed Director of Northern Health Foundation.
Gembridge placed Peter in his current role as Director, Partnerships at SVA.




















