We know Local Government staff help make the community tick… My current Acting CEO assignment at the Shire of Pingelly has reminded me yet again of the importance of local governments in rural and regional...
Less choice, greater challenge Amalgamation is challenging enough when it is initiated by Local Government. When it is not necessarily by choice, Local Governments face a double whammy. Research suggests that readiness for change, where employees...
The National Local Government Workforce Strategy is now available. It covers 8 strategy areas: Improving Workforce Planning and Development Promoting Local Government as a Place-Based Employer of Choice. Retaining and Attracting a Diverse Workforce Creating a...
We will shortly have FIVE generations in the workforce! One big happy family? Maybe not! Successful workplace communities will learn and adapt to make the most of the inter-generational talent pool. The Institute of Public...
Here is a heads up on the eight strategies
Many WA local governments are preparing their workforce plans under the new Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. One question is: how well does your workforce reflect the diversity of your local community? Another is: how well do...
A workforce census for local government across the whole of Australia is underway. There are eight pilot local governments, two of which are in WA, namely the Shire of Capel and City of Stirling. It...
This article argues that we should be focusing more on nurturing talent and less on managing performance http://www.tlnt.com/2012/07/27/why-we-need-to-change-performance-management-to-talent-development/