Oh, to have had shares in Zoom before this all started. The COVID-19 isolation has turned our world upside down, and the education and training sectors have been forced to adapt faster than most. And adapt they have, using any number of conferencing apps to ensure the wheels of learning keep turning. Conferencing has worked for the most part; kids …
Working with Not-For-Profits
Why is it important to work with not-for-profit and charity organisations? Siobhan Bryson: There’s so many. So sharing resources and experience. Weave gets exposed to the expertise and skills that a company like talkforce has to offer and gets to meet the fabulous people who work at talkforce. That’s invaluable to a charity like ours. And talkforce gets the opportunity, …
What is the one tip you would give leaders in an organisation?
What is the one tip you would give leaders in an organisation? Kim Singline: Be present. Remain engaged. So often today we, as a leader, have people lining up our desk waiting for an answer, and we’re not giving them our full attention. When you’re having a conversation with your staff genuinely listen to them, be aware of who they are …
Associates Day – Connecting our Teams
On Monday the talkforce group came together with associates and the admin team for a day to catch up and connect the teams. Set up in The Dock and hosted by our Founder and Managing Director, Christopher Whitnall and General Manager, Joseph La Posta. We had new faces and old hands in to discuss to some of our new programs, and …
It’s NAIDOC Week
As many of you may be aware, this week is NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in …
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 …
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 …
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