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Latest HR stats
The TalentDrain staff turnover calculator helps you establish the total cost of staff turnover, recruitment and training. For example if the number of staff is 2,500 with a 5% staff turnover: total cost of recruitment = $2,119,565.
Reduce staff turnover by just 1% and the saving will be $423,913.
[Source: www.talentdrain.com.au]
Quote of the month
"Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people."
Lee Iacocca
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A word from the MD, Peter Tobin
Welcome to another edition of Worklife News Alert. In this issue, we have decided to depart from our normal Q&A and showcase something very exciting. We have included a piece on one of our new clients, Australian Cricketers’ Association, and the partnership we have formed.
Also, in this month’s feature article, we look at a survey that examines happiness in the workplace. The work of Dr Timothy Sharp of The Happiness Institute demonstrates five consistent themes that lead to workplace happiness. Read the article to find out how you can increase happiness amongst your workforce.
I hope you enjoy this latest issue of Worklife News Alert, and as always, if you would like to tell us what you think, why not email us with your comments and suggestions (click here to contact us now).
 Client feature: Australian Cricketers' Association
Worklife: Helping cricketers transition out of the game
Today, a professional cricketer – just like any other professional athlete – faces many challenges when making a successful transition from athlete to their next role. Some of these include developing an understanding of careers and industries that are available, mapping out a pathway from being a professional cricketer to the role of choice, through to other lifestyle changes such as public perception, dealing with a high profile and public recognition; and in some cases a profound sense of loss when their professional playing career ends.
Worklife International (“Worklife”) and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (“ACA”) have entered into an exciting new partnership to assist cricketers’ transition from a professional sporting career to the next stage of their working lives. The National Player Development Manager, Ben Smith, believes the career transition services now available through Worklife are an excellent complement to the other professional development tools available within the organisation.
To read the full article, click here. If you would like more information about how your organisation can assist team members through Career Transition, please contact Worklife now.
Feature article: Happiness at work - the top themes
Is happiness at work important? Are there any consistencies in what makes individuals happy at work? Dr Timothy Sharp of the Happiness Institute certainly believes the answer to both these questions is a resounding YES!
In an article recently written in the CDAA Autumn 2009 newsletter, Dr Sharp presents the findings of a survey he commissioned into "applying principles of positive psychology within the workplace". In response to the question about the top three contributors to happiness at work, Dr Sharp found that there were five consistent responses. These reasons involved leadership, clear communication, the importance of being thanked and appreciated, utilising the strengths of every employee and finally the encouragement of a “more fun and light atmosphere.”
To read the full article, click here.
 What's new on the web?
Check out www.hrblog.com.au.
Operated by CCH Australia - the leading business publisher and information provider in HR, Employment and Safety among many other industries – the HR Blog provides a forum for you to share and research information about all things HR.
The August blog, for example, has a piece by Juliet Bourke, Partner at Aequus Partners, which examines the employee’s right to flexibility under the National Employment Standards and the impact on employers.
For all those new to world of blogs, there are also helpful steps to follow so you too can post a question or reply to a topic of interest.
What's happening at Worklife this month?
Here is a look at what is happening this month:
Worklife Website Feedback
Thank you to everyone that responded to our request (July 09) for feedback on the updated Worklife website! Your comments and input were greatly appreciated and we plan to review the website on a regular basis. A number of survey respondents have been randomly selected to receive a Worklife Gift Certificate (valued at $300). Worklife has contacted these winners and their certificates are in the mail. If you haven’t visited the website, take a look at www.worklifeint.com
Career Coach Certification Program (CCCP)
We have certified an estimated 2,000 career coaches since we started running our CCCP workshop in the early 1990’s. This fun, intensive, and practical 2-day workshop develops and refines your career coaching skills and knowledge. Upcoming workshops in 2009 are:
- Melbourne Aug 24 and 25
- New Zealand Sep 8 and 9
- Sydney Nov 9 and 10
- Melbourne Nov 23 and 24
Until the end of 2009, we have continued our ‘special’ price of $1,500 (AUD). Registering participants also receive a Worklife Coaching Toolkit (valued at $295) as a gift.
For more information on Worklife’s CCCP and to register for a workshop, click here.
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