Welcome to a fresh approach for workplace support and staffing resources.
This newsletter will be a valuable source of information for business development, industry news and upcoming events. It will be issued every two months and will have regular features from across the many sectors we represent. Professional Associations, affiliate businesses and experienced professionals within the Beauty and Aesthetics, Natural Health and Allied Health Sciences will all have a presence in this forum. We welcome feedback and input openly. Enjoy!
Let’s get started…
In this edition:
- Plan for staffing resources
- Do’s when sourcing staff
- Hot Gossip!
- Upcoming conferences and industry events
Business Dynamics: the changing face of the workplace.
In the natural health and beauty industries things are changing…rapidly. The workplace is now an arena for so much more than just earning a wage. From the views of many employers they want and need more from their staff than ever before and from the employees perspective, they want recognition for hard work and a commitment from their workplace for stability and a creative outlet for further education and training support. All these things can be achieved with constructive planning and consultation.
So, what do you want for your business? Have you ever really asked yourself this question?
More and more business owners are flat out trying to manage their businesses by being all things to everyone. What happens? The boss becomes exhausted, disillusioned and frustrated that the business is running them and not the other way around.
Now consider this…what if you had a vital part of your business development and staffing strategies outsourced? How much time would that give you to work on your business as opposed to working in your business? Think about it. Sourcing, training and developing staff is a very time consuming activity. If you had someone else doing this for you, to your specifications and industry standards, what would that do for your business and for your sanity? Worth a thought huh?
Do’s When Employing Staff
DO be very specific about your requirements eg. qualifications, references, experience
DO be realistic and flexible about your expectations during the standard induction period
DO ask for help in the areas of mentoring, in-house training and troubleshooting if you need it
Do’s When Applying for a Position
- DO complete an honest and reliable resume; yes, we check everything.
- DO be prepared and punctual for all interviews
- DO your research; have some information about the workplace you are interviewing for
- DO relax! Be yourself! Personality is a vital part of determining suitability
- DO dress for success! If you want to be treated as a serious professional in your field, then presentation is paramount! If you look good, you feel good and that will give you greater confidence through the interviewing process.
Upcoming Events and Industry Conferences
May 2011
3rd Physiotherapy Management of Multiple Sclerosis: Dr Phu Hoang
6-7:30pm APA NSW branch office
contact info@physiotherapy.asn.au 02 9878 1508
5th Rugby Injuries: Dr Warren Mc Donald
University of Canberra, Room 12B50, University Drive, Bruce. ACT
contact debbi.jenkins@physiotherapy.asn.au
14- 15th International Natural Medicine Summit
Olympic Park Homebush Bay contact www.atms.com.au
14 - 15th Advanced Practice in Natural Fertility Education
Northcoate Town Hall. 189 High Street Northcote. VIC 3070
contact www.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au
18th Triathlon Injuries & Management: Running
Event Contact: karen.guy@physiotherapy.asn.au
16th-25th The GUT Connection: Master the links between Allergies, Skin Conditions & the Chronic Gut.
Gold Coast 16th, Sunshine Coast 17th, Brisbane 18th, Coffs Harbour 24th, Lismore 25th.
contact www.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au
21st & 22nd Inaugural Meeting of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (China 2011)
Conference on Complementary and Alternate Medicine
For more information, please email: wfcms-naturaltherapy@clifford-hospital.org or visit www.wfcms.org 
28th Jon Gamble & Nyema Hermiston: Advanced Digestive Diseases
Sydney contact: 02 4228 0977 www.homeopathyoz.org.au
29th The Role of Complementary & Alternative Therapies in Mental Health
Brisbane contact: info@atms.com.au
29th The Thoracic Spine in Sport
Event Contact: ann-maree.dunn@physiotherapy.asn.au
June 2011
16th Kinesio Taping
Event Contact: qld.admin@physiotherapy.asn.au
16-17th Happiness & Its Causes 2011
Brisbane Convention Centre
contact: The conference program, full list of speakers and brochure are available on www.happinessanditscauses.com.au.
19th Chinese Medicine & IVF Support, part 1: how to maximise your patients chance of getting pregnant.
Sydney: Sunday, 19 June, 2011
Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Melbourne: 10 July (Sunday), 2011
Melbourne Southern School of Natural Therapies
Time: 9.30am-5.30pm
contact www.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au
18th-19th Lower Back Pain
Tamworth contact: info@atms.com.au
TBA IPL & Machinery Update
CIDESCO/AABTH contact: info@aabth.com.au
28th Understanding SIBO: Treating & Managing Dysbiosis of the Upper Gut
Phone link Seminar – Presented by: Nirala Jacobi BHSc ND ( USA)
Date: Tuesday June 28th 2011
Time: 7:30-8:30pm EST
Cost: $35.00 Inc GST (includes comprehensive notes)
Hot Gossip!
The Brisbane Mind Body Spirit Festival is back! With all stalls completely sold out! This show is getting bigger every year which is a clear indicator that the public is further embracing Natural Health and Alternative Medicines. For practitioners and businesses alike this a perfect place to network, have a reading, try some therapies or just have some great organic food! Come and see us there!
www.mbsfestival.com.au/brisbane
The Sydney International Spa and Beauty Expo is on 13th-14th August at The Sydney Convention Centre. The word on the street is that this show will be bigger than ever! This is the largest trade show in the Southern Hemisphere for the Beauty, Spa and Wellness and Aesthetics Industries. For more information contact: www.internationalbeautyexpo.com.au
Kindred Personnel Solutions will definitely be there!
In the next edition: Upcoming industry events
Revised Training Packages
Hot Gossip!
HR round-up: Probation or Induction? The 3 month benchmark for engagement.
