Today is Employee Appreciation Day and so I wanted to direct my blog this fortnight to our team here at the Personnel Group. Leadership guru Jim Collins once wrote the words ‘First Who, then What’ – opining that it is most important to first get the right people on your team, and that this will … Read more
An integral part of The Personnel Group’s role in finding meaningful work for people with barriers is building employer confidence. While most employers understand the advantages of having a diverse workforce, promoting the many benefits of employing a person with a disability goes hand-in-hand with what we do as a regional not-for-profit provider. The Personnel … Read more
What is the Employment Assistance Fund, and can I access it? If your business needs special equipment, or workplace modifications, for an employee, The Personnel Group can work with JobAccess to make it happen. The JobAccess Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) gives financial help to eligible employers and people with disability and mental health conditions to … Read more
With the Disability Royal Commission underway, and reforms underway to improve the effectiveness of the NDIS, it can be easy for the average punter out there to miss the scheme’s successes. The individual stories of where this powerful social instrument has created empowerment, dignity, and equality, despite its flaws. At its core – the key … Read more
Like many people these days, I find myself confused about how to think and feel about Australia Day. As a young person, growing up in the 1980’s I loved Australia Day. I remember it as a day of parades, and parties, bright colours, games, and sport. It was about celebrating things that I love about … Read more
In previous blogs I have written about The Personnel Group’s expanding service offering and our move into the Allied Health space. Our vision is to provide our customers with a variety of services that all assist with preparing for and then maintaining employment. This week we begin opening pathways for customers across our footprint to … Read more
Welcome everyone to a new year, and I hope it was a restful festive season for you all. With 2023 kicking off and many people setting resolutions for the new year, I thought I’d share some insights that might help with achieving your goals in the new year. I don’t claim to have all the … Read more
Firstly – A huge Merry Christmas and Happy Festive Season to all the valued clients and customers of The Personnel Group. I hope everyone enjoys a few days off and a chance to recharge the batteries heading into 2023. Secondly – I want to use my final blog of 2022 to comment a little on … Read more
Having the right supports in place has enabled Amy to thrive in her workplace – PE4K Childcare. Amy was already working three days a week under supervision as a casual in the kitchen. “I’ve been working here for about a year,” Amy says. “I work in the kitchen with Kelly, and I like working here … Read more
Support Angels Bendigo provides individual in-home care to support people living in their own homes. Office manager Mel Robinson says connecting with The Personnel Group was a lifeline as Support Angels began its post-pandemic lockdowns rebuild. “It’s helped the business dramatically,” she says. “We had 54 staff in 2020 before COVID, and now we have … Read more