Ideas, perspectives and practical advice for better workforce decisions.

In today’s dynamic business landscape, staying competitive in the job market is essential. It is imperative to ensure that your employees are not only fairly compensated but also that your company remains a magnet for top talent. A salary survey is a method of collecting and analysing data on the compensation and benefits offered by…

Our latest feature in the Pro IQ Interview Series is a conversation with one of the Founders and Managing Director of the Critical Minerals Association Australia, Namali Mackay. Here she describes the role that this organisation plays in Australia and internationally, as well as its objectives and the challenges the industry faces. RP: Can you tell…

In today’s fiercely competitive job market, executive search consultants face the challenging task of identifying individuals who not only possess the right skills and qualifications but also demonstrate the essential behavioural competencies required for success in a particular role. While technical expertise is undeniably valuable, assessing behavioural competencies plays a pivotal role in making informed…

Who are your most irreplaceable employees? – the Importance of Organisational Network Analysis   In today’s fast-paced business world, retaining key employees is a top priority for organisations. But, while many companies focus on metrics such as performance, tenure, and potential, they often overlook the impact of an employee’s relationships on their colleagues’ performance levels.…

Resourceful is launching a new Podcast series for 2023. In our first episode, Associate Partner Kerry Larkin joins Jenny Ransholt of The Uncommon Project to discuss how to effectively implement diversity in an organisation, communicate it to employees, and how it can drive profit. Jenny brings international and industry experience from her studies and work…

Recently, Resourceful Pro’s Associate Partner, Kerry Larkin, spoke with Larnie Mackay. Kerry first met Larnie when she was the keynote speaker at the Young Mining Professional’s Brisbane Gala Dinner in July. She was inspired to invite her to the Pro IQ Podcast to talk about how she spearheaded the use of a new innovation in…

Recently, Resourceful Pro’s Associate Partner, Kerry Larkin, sat down with Corinne Ong for the inaugural Pro IQ podcast. In it, they discuss Corinne’s fascinating journey from lawyer & GC, to strategy & BD executive, and on to CEO of ENGIE Australia & New Zealand. She then joined SP Group as CEO SP Energy Solutions Australia.…

I recently saw a great #emotionalintelligence post on LinkedIn by Daniel Abrahams that got me thinking. It was, simply: A high IQ will get you through school. A high EQ will get you through life. Emotional intelligence (EI) is most easily defined as the ability to identify and regulate one’s emotions and understand the emotions…

I recently completed my sessions with an executive coach, my first coaching experience. From a personal perspective it has delivered an entirely new suite of tools that have enhanced my performance professionally, and permeated my personal life also. We started simply, with a discussion around what I thought my role was, and what it would…

You need to replace a key member of your leadership team, whether through natural attrition or otherwise, and you immediately contact one of the top tier global executive search firms. Why? Because you “always have”, that’s what the Board or CEO have always done. Have you considered whether you are getting the true partnership this…

It is important to have a basic understanding of what is involved in executive search research when selecting the best firm to partner with. The more you know about a firm’s approach and search strategy, the better informed you will be throughout the search process. Do you really know what goes on behind the scenes…

John Glaister has public and private sector experience in natural resource management, economic development, stakeholder management, public policy, regulatory legislation and implementation, strategic planning, risk management and governance, regulatory and organisational change. Resourceful Pro caught up with John to discuss how government approaches natural disaster management and recovery. RP: Your career has spanned government, both…

Nadia Marks is VP of People & Culture at leading transport and logistics software company, Yojee. Resourceful Pro caught up with Nadia to talk about employee engagement during a pandemic and why continuous feedback has proved critical. RP: Tell me a little bit about you and your background. NM: I studied psychology and business management…

Our latest guest in the Pro IQ Interview series is Simon Fennessy. Simon has been leading Telstra InfraCo, Field Contract Delivery for the newly rolled out NBN network. In this role he was managing service delivery for employees and contractors supporting NBN’s national broadband network with connections and remediation activities for customers around Australia. Simon…

A quick google search will show posts from as early as 2009 about job/position descriptions (PD) or role statements becoming obsolete, but despite this, most of the organisations with whom we work here at Resourceful Pro still want to continue to use these documents to underpin recruitment decisions and performance management reflections. Having said all…

Our latest feature in the Pro IQ Interview series is a sit down with Ben Shepherd. Ben is a co-founder of Hygrid Energy and discusses his views on & his hopes for the future within battery technology and energy storage. RP: Can you give me a bit of background about yourself? BS: My career has…

The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed the world in more ways than we could have imagined. In its most fundamental form, Covid-19 has been and continues to be a people-based crisis. It is necessary that employers realise there will be no return to ‘normal’ and how things were, and that the changes in values and…

In the next instalment of our ProIQ interview series, Resourceful Pro’s General Manager Matthew Woodall recently spoke with the Program Manager EMBA and MBA at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Tim Burton. RP: What is the role of continuous learning in the workplace during these changing times? TB: The current economic and work environment is characterised by…

Whether you want to set new employees up for success, facilitate development from a culture of promoting from within, or support top talent by sustaining & retaining high potential employees, coaching proves to be fantastic tool to implement this. A recent study of Executive Coaching in a Fortune 500 firm by MetrixGlobal reported a 529%…

Resourceful Pro recently down with Jenny Ransholt, founder of The Uncommon Project, an organisation focussed on driving purpose driven change and providing Equality and Diversity solutions. Originally from Scandinavia, Jenny has studied and worked in Norway, the US and Australia bringing a wide range of international and industry experience. After completing a Scandinavian Leadership Programme,…

When this is all over, Covid-19 will undoubtedly have changed the world in more ways than we could have imagined. The team at Resourceful Pro and Resourceful Recruitment set out with a survey to better understand the true impact of the pandemic on the ‘world of work’. We wanted to learn how Australia sees the…

It seems that the organisations with whom we talk have now successfully adjusted to interviewing and meeting prospective new employees via the plethora of video conference tools available. But the area which seems to be providing the next level of concern is how to onboard someone without having met someone in person and without having…

In the first part of the series we spoke with Tim about growth leadership and maintaining organisational effectiveness during periods of growth. In the second part, Tim shares his insights into the future of power generation in Australia, the race to renewables and the abundant opportunities available in the Northern Territory. RP: Can you give…

In the next instalment of our ProIQ interview series, Resourceful Pro‘s General Manager Matthew Woodall recently spoke with energy industry expert and consultant, Tim Duignan. In the first of a two-part interview, Tim shares his thoughts about growth leadership and the critical components for organisational success during the growth phase. Whilst many organisations will be feeling the…