Our hard work is paying off

By Lesley Horsburgh Managing Director APSCo Australia

It’s been a busy start to the year for the APSCo team with lots on the agenda for 2023.

We are certainly seeing the hard work of the last few years paying off with growth across our full and affiliate Membership. Our hugely successful return to face-to-face events was a welcome lift not just for our profession but the APSCo secretariat too and we look forward to bringing more opportunity for Members to network and learn throughout the rest of this year

We have embraced 2023 with gusto; our lobbying and advocacy work to gain recognition for the professional services markets from Federal Government is gaining momentum As I write this, I am preparing for meetings with several Government departments in late March, following previous discussions with DEWR in late 2022 and Minister O’Connor’s office just last week. I am confident that APSCo is building important relationships that will position us as a voice of influence for the professional recruitment market.

Right now, the team is preparing for our upcoming annual conference – Emerge 2023, on May 25th. Once again, we will take residence in one of Sydney’s iconic buildings – this time the Museum of Contemporary Art, for a day of learning and sharing, providing insights across legal and compliance, risk, M&A, Cyber, Tech, AI, the future of work and marketing This has fast become the flagship event for professional recruitment leaders and we look forward to seeing you there

Of course, our BAU content continues to bring best practice to the fore with new modules to our certification program addressing the new obligations to a positive duty of care for employers in relation to workplace bullying and sexual harassment. Our networks and Member meetings have resumed, with some new groups on the horizon for Members. Our webinars continue to be well attended with our first few of the year exceeding registration numbers in the history of APSCo.

As the Government continues to review migration settings, skills and education and provisions for casual workers we will continue to convey our Member position via consultation and provide timely updates and education to keep our Members informed

2023 is going to be yet another year of opportunity, challenge and change and I am passionate about ensuring APSCo is taking charge for our Members and the wider profession.