It’s time to look up and celebrate

Written by: Lesley Horsburgh, Managing Director APSCo Australia

Last month saw the return of our annual conference, Emerge It’s been 4 years since we launched Emerge and almost 5 since I took the role as MD of APSCo Australia. It feels like we’ve had every possible challenge thrown at us in those years; from the pandemic and lockdowns to return to work, remote work, hybrid work and the new world of work.

We navigated casual reform in 2021 only to find ourselves back at the beginning this year among some of the most significant IR reform in decades. But throughout every curveball, APSCo and its members have responded with calm when needed and rigour when appropriate.

We’ve doubled our membership, hosted literally thousands of guests across webinars, meetings and major events and built a thriving community that recognises the APSCo badge of quality.

And our investment into our lobbying partnership with Cornerstone Group has given the professional staffing market an independent voice to Government- and seen us participate in dozens of consultations and submissions on behalf of our Members.

I am a firm believer that we must reflect on our achievements, and as we begin the new financial year, we now turn our attention to the annual Awards for Excellence.

It’s been a tough year, with most of us ‘heads down’- but now it’s time to look up, celebrate your business, its people and our profession.

I’m proud that our awards welcome all professional staffing firms, member or not - because it’s all about being the best in your market not just within our membership.

Judged by an independent panel of experts, the Awards for Excellence is your opportunity to end the year on a positive note.

I hope to see you and your team at our Gala Dinner in Melbourne on October 17.