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Attracting and Retaining Gems
If you have tried to recruit recently and found it tough going, you’re not alone. Recruiters and hiring managers are noticing a candidate shortage. Whilst there seems to be many roles to fill within organisations due to growth, restructure, or staff resignation, it’s increasingly difficult to find the talent to fill them.
Gem Spotlight - Michael Courtney
In this month’s Q&A we hear from Michael Courtney. He shares his commitment to the ‘for purpose’ sector, career motivators, coping with managing a team during lockdowns and love of Game of Thrones.
Poll...Do You Think Exit Interviews Are Worthwhile
I recently wrote a blog on why exit interviews are important for both the employee and employer, when done correctly. We asked for your feedback on how worthwhile you believe they are.
The Art of The Exit Interview
When an employee decides to leave their workplace, most times there is a handshake, ‘thanks for your efforts and best of luck’. Perhaps (pre Covid) a farewell lunch or company assembly. One of the more important aspects for both the employer and employee, and one that if it is done, is usually poorly done, is to undertake an exit interview.
FIA VIC Corporate Partnership SIG, a socially distanced event
The first of many successful FIA VIC Corporate Partnerships Special Interest Group (SIG) events was delivered yesterday bringing FIA members and Corporate Partnership specialists together for learning and networking, in a mask wearing and socially distanced way.
Recruitment.... has it bounced back?
Despite the ups, downs and lockdowns, we are encouraged by the level of enquiries we receive about engaging us to lead recruitment assignments in the ‘for purpose’ sector. We note a higher demand than this time last year for leadership roles, particularly across fundraising and marketing. Does this mean recruitment has bounced back or some balance is returned?
Do you have EOFY burnout?
Burnout can arise in any sector. In ‘for purpose’ sector, we see that stress can creep into the lives of people who spend their their time working extremely hard to make a difference for vulnerable families and children, animals, cancer, medical research and other important causes that make a significant social or environmental impact.
Wellbeing Webinars
In partnership with Carli Phillips from Corporate Wellbeing Hub, Gembridge is hosting more FREE Wellbeing Webinar for the “for Purpose” or nfp industry to help us all be mindful of our wellbeing as we head into a new financial year. Carli will share her expert advice, share tools for self-care to prevent fatigue and burnout and remind you to put on our own oxygen mask first, so you can help others.
Gem Spotlight - Jaqui Bond
Jaqui leads a large team, and oversees the delivery of high-quality programs (including Children's Mobility, Adult Mobility, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Orthoptist, Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technology, Access Consulting and Support Coordination) that develop independence for the blind and low vision community of Victoria.
Gembridge worked in partnership with Guide Dogs Victoria to appoint Jacui in her current role GM, Client & Vision Services. She has a wealth of experience, passion, energy and commitment to making a difference, and we are excited to follow her career journey at GDV.
The Job Search - Anxiety or Relief?
Looking for work to most people is a mix of excitement, anxiety, nervousness and relief. We spend so long with our work colleagues that the decision to move on from them can feel akin to a divorce. Unless the workplace is truly toxic, our feelings of loyalty can be hard to shake. However, we all have different motivators and ambitions for growth, and when these are no longer aligned in the workplace, the relationship will have come to an end.
POLL... Are you more or less likely to apply for a career change this year than prior to Covid-19?
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?
Recently we saw a powerful image about measuring success. It got us thinking about how we measure success ourselves and also how our candidates and clients measure career success. We put it to a LinkedIn poll to find out.
Interview Tips: Answering behavioural questions
It’s likely that your interview will have many behavioural or competency-based questions, such as ‘tell me about a time when…’ or ‘describe a project that you’ve worked on….’. So, how do you best answer these types of questions?
Gem Spotlight - Amanda Chan
Amanda shares her passion for writing and making a difference, career highlights, advice and her ultimate dinner guests. She is a communications and brand-guided storytelling professional, experienced in creating change in the community sector.
That’s a wrap: FIA Conference 2021
The 2021 FIA Conference was held at the end of February, and for the first time, was delivered via digital platform. It was an outstanding conference with an insightful, relevant and jam-packed program.
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?
Whether you’re looking for that next step in your career or transitioning to a completely new career or industry, here are some tips that will help you prepare for your job search in the new year.
Lyndal's Story, FightMND's Christmas Campaign
Lyndal’s Story
FightMND’s Christmas campaign is a powerful one that touched my heart, and inspired me to give. I hope it inspires you too!
A simple interview question, “Can you tell us about yourself?"
It’s a common question in the first few minutes of an interview…. So, what is the best way to answer it?
Gem Spotlight - Luke Toebelmann, FIA's Victorian Young Fundraiser of the year!
Luke shares his fundraising journey from the education sector into fundraising, plus career highlights, advice and passion for sport. At the recent FIA Awards of Excellence, Luke was announced as The Victorian Fundraiser of the Year.