This fortnight my blog is focused on some exciting news that the Personnel Group has announced this week. On December 1st, TPG moves into the Allied Health space after acquiring a psychology service, based in Melbourne, called Social Structures. This is a small step as part of a much bigger plan for TPG as we … Read more
Anyone who meets Cameron is quickly taken by his outgoing personality and dry sense of humour. That led The Personnel Group to link with Cameron’s local McDonald’s Restaurant, sensing his interaction with customers would be a positive experience. “Cameron’s come back to our services a few times, and we were looking at options where Cam … Read more
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how The Personnel Group can be an even more inclusive employer and workplace. As an organisation that works in this space, we already have many things in place that support a diverse workforce. Still, I aspire to set even higher standards for the equity we provide our team. … Read more
Aaron had previously worked with Coastal Distributors three years before reconnecting through The Personnel Group. “I left three years ago, give or take, and The Personnel Group helped me with jobs before, so when I was looking for work they steered me back here,” Aaron says. He enjoys his work and again being part of … Read more
Tempany was at the point where she thought securing open employment was impossible. Connecting with a Jobs Victoria Advocate and The Personnel Group changed her view. She says her then-employment service provider focused on her disability, not her ability, and her job hunt never progressed past the interview stage. “I was like, I’m never going … Read more
In my previous blog I spoke about Mental Health and its impact on our ability to deal with stress and challenges. Today I want to reflect on the impacts of mental health on employers and their workforce. A collision of circumstances has seen Australia’s employers grappling with higher turnover, higher absenteeism and lower productivity than … Read more
When Balancing Bookkeeper Canberra contacted The Personnel Group looking for staff, Workplace Support Consultant Sarah Blackman sensed Yuri would be the right fit. She has office admin skills and work experience but often faced discrimination in her search for work. Cerebral Palsy affects Yuri’s agility, mobility and verbal communication. Yuri moved to live with relatives … Read more
Jessica’s confidence has blossomed since joining the team at Subway Vincentia. Her manager Jo says she has quickly become a key member of staff. “Jessica has come along in leaps and bounds,” says Jo. “When she started, she was so shy, but now she walks in confident and says hello with a smile. “Everyone likes … Read more
Jasper had the skills and determination to work in traffic control; it wasn’t until he joined The Personnel Group that he had the support to turn his career dream into reality. “I was with a different provider, and they were trying to push me into a bunch of other jobs I didn’t want or … Read more
While Kym says she “does a bit of everything” at APCO Wangaratta, owner Brett Anderson quickly sets the record straight. “She undersells herself,” Brett says. “She runs our kitchen. She runs our front. She can make coffee. She runs our shifts. She does the midnight shift; she does the 6am. “She does every shift and … Read more