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As a woman with the highest operational leadership position for greatly renowned bread manufacturing business, Tip Top ANZ, Nicci Harrison has experienced first-hand, the underrepresentation of various social groups in the workforce. With business leaders being presented with a golden opportunity throughout re-building post-pandemic, how exactly can factors like building an inclusive mindset, succession planning and investment in training, break this cycle? Our Head of Business Development, Jesse Bonnici partners with Nicci as the pair address:Identifying gaps in the representation of a diverse workforceEvidence surrounding commercial and cultural business success through inclusionHow to create meaningful opportunities for underrepresented social groupsWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW 

At Pace, we have aimed to convey to our partners at Manager through to Executive level the importance of communication with their team. We have now realised it’s time to dig deeper. As businesses enter a new normal, resume growth after a challenging 18 months and reflect on their business operations, communicating with clarity should be front of mind.Head of Business Development, Jesse Bonnici is partnering with Co-Founder & Brand Director at Four Pillars Gin, Matt Jones to discuss exactly this. Matt is a long-time advocate for clarity within communication and the impact it has on productivity and workplace culture.The pair will address:How to communicate a clear depiction of your visionReal-life examples of how lack of clarity can affect cultureThe role that clarity plays in crisis managementAs an ex-Economic Advisor and now Co-Founder of a highly successful Gin Distillery, Four Pillars, Matt has plenty to offer when it comes to leading people and organisations and how small changes drastically contribute to business success and improved culture.Want to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW 

BAE Juice has made a mark over the past 12 months in the FMCG industry. With demand for alcoholic beverages on the incline, BAE Juice saw an opportunity to create a hangover remedy leading to huge national success where Co-founder Tim O’Sullivan and his team have launched this revolutionary product to your local IGA, Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s and BWS.With a niche product backed by science, covid-proof supply chain and logistics and an innovative marketing strategy, the team’s hard work has paid off. Our team at Pace have partnered with Tim to discuss where his idea for BAE Juice came from and the challenges surrounding supply chain disruption and the future of product manufacturing internationally.​​​​​​​In our Q&A, Tim and Jesse Bonnici, will discuss:•    Introducing a brand-new product to the FMCG industry•    The decision-making process for manufacturing Korean pear juice•    Managing business continuity throughout a pandemic•    Achieving seamless supply chain and logistics processes•    How to maintain market share within major retailersWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

In May, the team at Pace VIC + Pace NSW conducted a webinar aimed to cast a spotlight on the importance of inclusivity and diversity by inviting Supply Chain and Logistics pioneer Marie Varrasso (Head of Supply Chain Operations at Officeworks) to discuss her experience in such a male-dominated industry.Marie and our Managing Director, Lindsey Menezes discuss:Why supply chain/logistics and Marie's motivations;The challenges  Marie has faced as a woman in the industry and finding her voice;The greatest risks Marie has taken in her career;Advice to aspiring women in supply chain and logistics;How management can support inclusivity ​​​​​​​and diversity in leadership teamsWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

The importance of employee wellness has been highlighted for several years now, yet there is an ongoing lack of tactical advice across our specialty industries to support businesses in doing so. In response, we present our webinar conversation with employee wellness guru and CEO of CAPI and Folk Capital, Emma Evans, who made a drastic business leadership transition throughout 2020 and hasn't looked back.In our podcast, Emma and our Head of Business Development, Jesse Bonnici discuss:​​​​​​​•    Proven approaches to using leadership to drive growth in SME businesses​​​​​​​•    How to restructure your leadership style to influence business outcomes​​​​​​​•    The relationship between effective leadership and employee wellbeing​​​​​​​As a talented and innovative business leader, Emma will discuss the challenges and benefits of her employee-driven leadership style and give functional advice on how other leaders can adapt their model to do the same.Want to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

In this webinar conversation, the team at Pace VIC + Pace NSW shed some light on ways leadership teams and employees can bounce back after over a year of living with the disruption and fear of a global pandemic.  Pioneer of positive thinking and wellness and founder of her self-started business Positive Brain, Dr Kim Hazendonk will discuss her experience and ways to combat the added stresses caused by a pandemic.Kim and Lindsey discuss:​​​​​​​•    The importance of mental health at work•    How neuroscience can benefit your team•    The impacts of a global pandemic on the workplace•    Managing employee shifts in priorities•    Tools to assist leadership teams and employees to manage post-pandemic and work-related stress​​​​​​​Want to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

Interview jitters. Our team knows all about them and that's why we're here! Let our Senior Consultants, Max Garratt and Nikita Nilmadhub put your mind at ease as you head into an interview.It's a snappy episode to throw on when you're mid job-hunt and need a quick reminder what employers are looking for in an interview.Goodluck!Want to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

Marketing, marketing, marketing. Boy has the nature of recruitment changed over the past 12-18 months. Has your agency managed to keep up?Whether marketing has become front of mind for you or you're looking for insights into what other agencies might be doing, our podcast episode has you covered. Pace VIC & Pace NSW began investing in marketing heavily in November 2020 and haven't looked back. Our Marketing Executive, Meg Pritchard and Managing Director, Lindsey Menezes discuss the three core priorities for our team: building the strategy foundation, marketing funnels in recruitment and consultant branding.Want to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

Businesses have had an influx of demand for growth in the last 12 months as they adapt to continuing operation throughout a global pandemic. For many, this has lead to a number of dead ends and meant the need for recruitment support has also increased. Head of Business Development, Jesse Bonnici, Business Development Manager, Michael Cronin and Supply Chain and Logistics Consultant Brock Close discuss the various options for both employers and job seekers:How recruitment can helpWhat to expect from your recruiterWays to get the most out of your partnership 2.30 - How Recruiters Assist Job Seekers 12:55 - What to Expect From A Recruiter 16:00 - Recruitment Agency vs. Internal Recruitment 17:30 - How To Best Partner With An Agency (For Businesses) 26:38 - Pros and Cons of Partnering With Multiple Recruiters Want to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

Whether you're considering a career change, are looking for more flexibility or want an opportunity to be more in control of your income, a career in sales could be for you. Senior Recruitment Consultant, Nikita Nilmadhub and Candidate Manager, Kara Allan discuss how suited they are to sales; recruitment sales in particular. If you're remotely curious about what's next when it comes to your career, this episode is a great place to start.Want to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

One of our most sought after topics is succession planning. It's an area that has felt a great deal of neglect, particularly throughout a global pandemic as many businesses were forced to let go of talent. It's time to return succession planning to your business strategy and explore the long list of ways to ensure your business has all the processes in place to retain top talent and fill skill shortages.Carolina Orsi, Michael Cronin and Max Garratt explore the what, why and how of implementing a succession plan and how partnering with a recruiter can further assist business leaders with this.8:15 - How to Implement your Succession Plan11:27 - Managing Talent that Has Potential For a High Level Position19:25 - How to Recruit Talent for Your Succession PlanWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

Last month, we spoke about the challenges clients and businesses are encountering given such high employment rates and the impacts of a candidate short market (CSM). This week, Max Garratt, Brock Close and Nikita Nilmadhub discuss how a CSM affects passive candidates and job seekers currently looking for work. While candidates and employees currently have a new found level of power, there are a number of factors to be weary of when asking for salary increases, managing expectations and finding suitable employment.Want to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

You have an interview next week. Your first port of call is to google 'most common interview questions' and get to rehearsing in front of the mirror. But how productive is that really?Something many candidates aren't aware of is that there's a huge difference between an interview with a HR Manager, a Recruiter and your potential Line Manager. Not only are the types of questions entirely different, so is the level or transparency you can uphold.As our Procurement Consultant, Carolina Orsi dives into her first podcast with the team, she is joined by veteran, Sales and Customer Service Senior Consultant, Nikita Nilmadhub as the pair spill the beans.4:03 - The Five Different Types of Interviews10:23 - Behavioural Questions vs Situational Questions12:12- How to Prepare For an Interview20:00- The Difference Between Interviews with: HR Managers, Recruiters and Line Managers24:55 - Crisis Management as a Job Seeker28:30 - What To Expect Post-InterviewWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

Employers, if there is a single podcast you should listen to in the current recruitment climate, let this be it. Managing Director, Lindsey Menezes and Business Development Manager, Michael Cronin  take us through a three part discussion surrounding what we are seeing in the market, how to continue to attract talent in a candidate short market (CSM) and the underestimated value of retention in a 'covid' normal.4:48 - Cause of the CSM9:20 - How to Continue to Attract Talent in a CSM38:07 - How to Retain Current Talent in a CSMWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

Managing Director, Lindsey Menezes; Consultant, Brock Close and Candidate Manager, Kara Allan discuss the challenges that can present when asking for a pay rise, some tools to approaching difficult conversations and tips for employers when it comes to ensuring your employee salaries are an accurate reflection of their worth to your company.What do you do if your employer says no? What's the best way to talk to my employer about topics like this? Can a recruiter negotiate my salary for me?All questions are answered by the trio in our most relatable podcast yet!9:54 - How Recruiters Can Support You To Get A Salary Increase18:25 - Do's And Don'ts Of Asking For A Salary Increase22:20 - The Importance Of Transparency24:51 - The True Cost Of An Australian Employee32:33 - Steps To Follow When Asking For A Raise44:19 - Why Businesses Must Create Employee Earning Potential Plans50:58 - What To Do If Your Employer Says No To A Salary IncreaseWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

Considering a career in recruitment? Want to know more about what our jobs entail? Or maybe you currently partner with a recruiter. This is the episode for you!Recruitment Consultants, Nikita Nilmadhub and Max Garratt and Head of Business Development, Jesse Bonnici discuss, compare and debate the highs and lows of a career in recruitment.1:30 Comparison of Highs and Lows8:00 How to Approach Phone Calls With Business Leaders13:52 Strategies for Managing your Emotions20:40 The Stigma Surrounding RecruitmentWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

In episode four, Managing Director, Lindsey Menezes focusses on the importance of building a diverse workplace and how to hire based on suitability rather than likeability. Diverse teams are happier, more successful, and less likely to incur skill shortages. Lindsey walks us through how she prioritised diversity within her own team and how Pace VIC & NSW can support other business leaders to do the same.4:04 – Why Diversity is a Non-Negotiable for Pace5:40 – The Connection Between Business Success and Workplace Diversity8:23 – Part One: Communication Style & Job Adverts12:48 – Part Two: Hiring Mindset & Interview Questions17:50 – Part Three: Aptitude and Personality TestingWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

We partner with Co-Founder of Emma and Tom's beverage company, Tom Griffith, to discuss the ins and outs of developing a product from scratch and the role branding plays in this process.With a background in Finance, combined with his business partner Emma Welsh’s experience in Agricultural Science, the pair developed their all natural, minimally processed drinks from scratch.​​​​​​​Tom has experienced all the highs and lows of a business start up and has leveraged this knowledge using branding, clear execution of a well thought out strategy to expand internationally and sells his beverages in over 6,000 outlets across Australia.In the webinar conversation Tom and Jesse will discuss:- The true impact of a strong mission statement and vision proposition- Becoming a branding and innovation pioneer- How to redefine, redevelop and realign a business strategyWhether you're starting a business or running one currently, get to know the ins and outs of branding and its importance in the modern business.Want to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

In episode two, Lindsey Menezes is joined by Pace VIC's Head of Business Development, Jesse Bonnici, as they discuss why personality testing is important as well as some reasons why it should never be a reason to rule someone out.3:30 - Jesse's Journey with Pace4:29 - Imposter Syndrome6:00 - Jesse's Personality Test Results10:20 - Leveraging Personality Test Results for Success11:20 - Advice for Hiring Managers and Candidates Undergoing a Personality Test15:20 - Mistakes Made by Hiring ManagersWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW

In our first EVER podcast, Lindsey talks us through how Pace VIC and NSW came to conception. Growing from a team of just two to nine in under a year, she discusses the challenges we've been presented with throughout a global pandemic and how it completely transformed our recruitment model.2:46 - How Lindsey Started Her Recruitment Career5:22 - Modernising our Recruitment Model6:11 - The Initial Impact of a Global Pandemic7:52 - What immediate changes did we make?12:40 - Ditching 360 Degree Recruitment14:16 - The Impact of a New Recruitment ModelWant to know more about us? Please visit our website www.paceapointments.com au And follow our LinkedIn accounts Pace VICPace NSW