With only eight weeks left until EOFY, many businesses use the month of May as the time to determine what worked and what didn’t in the 2017/18 financial year. Logically, they do so with a lens towards what opportunities, trends and constraints face their businesses for the 2018/19 year ahead. For talkforce, we often work with clients to facilitate leadership …
talkforce announces Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan for April 2018 – April 2019
One of Australia’s leading corporate learning and development companies, talkforce has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, for its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Founder and Managing Director of talkforce, Christopher Whitnall said acknowledging Australia’s rich indigenous culture was important for his business and their clients. “We are proud to live in a country with the oldest living cultural history on …
Why is coaching such a valuable tool in the workplace?
Written by talkforce Associate, Diana Cregan I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but there is an increasing presence of external coaches in the workplace. We certainly have. Our coaching business has quadrupled in size over the last 12 months. But why is this? First, let’s agree on what coaching is and what it isn’t. There is a clear distinction between …
Christmas – time to unplug and re-connect
The Managing Director of Google Australia, Jason Pellegrino is recommending his staff disconnect from their devices over the Christmas break and connect with family and friends. The Australasian boss said in a fast-paced world of tremendous change it was crucial to have down time. “Technology is a great enabler, it helps us do amazing things but at the end of …
Sales and Negotiation – The Power of Questions
If you are new to the sales game, you might be mistaken for thinking it’s the smooth talker who clinches the deals but according to the experts it’s the careful listener and astute interviewer who scores the most runs. When it comes to the art of selling and negotiating, talkforce Business Partner Julie Holman, believes some of the most important …
Diversity, unlocking Creativity and Profitability
Diversity and inclusion in the work place are proven catalysts for boosting profits and productivity. Research shows that diverse teams, who experience inclusion, are more creative, innovative, deliver better returns and have higher employee retention rates. According to the British advertising consultant, Cindy Gallop: “Homogeneity is the enemy of creativity. Diversity drives creativity, which drives profitability.” One of Australia’s leading …
talkforce Melbourne, Diversity and Inclusion Panel Discussion – 26 October 2017
talkforce Melbourne, Diversity and Inclusion Panel Discussion – 26 October 2017
talkforce logo refresh
We have refreshed our talkforce logo for the first time since 2007.