In this issue:

• Career Survey 2010
• Feature article: Budget 2010 - Skills Shortage Tops Swan's Agenda
• What's happening at Worklife this month?

Latest HR stats

“Although this year's Federal Budget offers little in the way of handouts, recruitment industry observers have given a thumbs up to several components, including the announcement of a $661m training, apprenticeship and adult literacy package to help ease the growing national skills shortage.”

[Source:  Human Capital Magazine]

Quote of the month

"People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret to success. "

Norman Vincent Peale in ‘Positive Thinking Every Day’

A word from the MD, Peter Tobin

With the release of the Federal Budget this week, many of you I am sure would have questions not only about the impact on your households and your families, but also on your job and your organisation. Hello and welcome to another edition of the Worklife News Alert.

This month, in line with the release of the Federal Budget, Worklife is asking you to respond to the Career Survey 2010. In order to understand and gauge your experiences and the current state of the market, we would like to ask for 10 minutes of your time to complete the online survey. As a thank you for your time, we also have a special give away! Read on to find out more.

As always, I hope you enjoy this issue of the Worklife News Alert for 2010. So we can keep improving and changing for 2010, don’t forget to tell us what you think - why not email us with your comments and suggestions (click here to contact us now).

Has the GFC impacted on your career and your life? Have things changed dramatically for you in the last 12 months? Have you got questions about your own career plan?

This month, Worklife is asking all our News Alert recipients and their contacts to take our Career Survey 2010: Where do you stand? As with the original 2009 survey conducted in February, the statistics gathered will provide vital benchmarking information on careers today. Your feedback will also assist Worklife in developing new, and tailoring existing resources to our clients needs moving forward.

The information collected in this survey will be reported in upcoming editions of the Worklife News Alert highlighting current themes and issues for discussion. To complete the online survey should take no more than 10 minutes.

Click HERE to take the survey.

As a special thank you for your time, one lucky respondent will also receive a Coaching Package from Worklife. This includes access to Worklife Discovery, our online card sorting tool, as well as two hours of face-to-face (for Sydney based subscribers) or phone coaching with an experienced Career Coach. We hope this package will provide you with an opportunity to assess and discuss your own career plans.

Feature article

Budget 2010 - Skills Shortage tops Swan's agenda

For HR professionals and career coaches alike, perhaps one of the most poignant issues to come out of the recently released Federal Budget was the announcement that the government would invest more than $660 million in training in order to address what many are calling the looming skills shortage.

Discussed in more detail in this article in the Human Resources Leader Magazine, this investment aims at equipping our employees now for the future that lies ahead allowing growth to occur across all industries and job functions.

To read the article in its entirety, click here.

What's happening at Worklife this month?

Has this newsletter got you thinking about your own career? Do you want to help others with their careers? Here is a look at what is happening at Worklife this month:

Career Coach Certification Program (CCCP):  

Worklife is hosting two upcoming CCCP's:

1. Sydney - 1 & 2 June 2010; and
2. Melbourne - 22 & 23 June 2010.

Our 2010 registration price of $1,850 (AUD +GST) includes:

• A set of Worklife’s Card Sort Discovery Tools; 
• All learning materials; 
• Certificate of completion; 
• Ongoing support from Worklife; and
• Refreshments and meals during the workshop. 

To register for either Sydney or Melbourne CCCP in 2010, click here.

One-to-One Coaching

Have you got questions about your career? Do you need someone to assist you along the way? Worklife has a myriad of experienced Career Coaches available to provide one-to-one coaching. It is ideal for anyone requiring confidential discussions, more individual attention and also for those who have time limitations.

To read more about Worklife's One-to-One Coaching, click here or to ask Worklife a question, email info@worklifeint.com.  

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