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success at Xmas
The festive season – particularly at the workplace party – is not the time to moan about the company, boss, colleagues, poor pay or lack of promotion.
Wise to advise before event EMPLOYERS and managers need to outline their expectations of staff in advance to prevent legal and socio-cultural issues arising from festive events. Employment law firm People and Culture Strategies managing principal Joydeep Hor says any limits on alcohol consumption at workplace events and whether staff are expected to return to their duties must be communicated ahead of time. Hor advises employers to think through, as best they can, what could potentially go wrong at a workplace event and consider the broader ramifications of it to avoid any issues on the day.
Walford says. ‘‘Women tend not to take business cards with them but put business cards in every single handbag, even the evening one, so you won’t be caught short.’’ Staff must attend their own organisation’s Christmas function or risk not being seen as a team player or as snubbing the boss and co-workers. Client functions are more flexible though workers should avoid trying to attend too many in one night. ‘‘You could get invited to three or four shows on the one night and you can’t attend all of them,’’ Walford says. ‘‘Be selective to the one that would
be the greatest value to your business. If you’re only going in for 15 minutes, you might as well not be there and it puts too much stress on you to be running around the city.’’ She says an RSVP is a must but do not be a ‘‘no-show’’ because it is rude and can put out clients who catered for the event. Behaving well at a Christmas party also is a necessity so limit the number of alcoholic drinks consumed. ‘‘The trick is to have a drink but you’ve still got your business hat on, you’re still on show,’’ she says. ‘‘People will be jovial and in a different frame of mind. ‘‘(But they) will remember you and what you did at Christmas time. ‘‘You’re always being judged.’’ Sending a Christmas card or note to key clients, contacts and mentors is another common activity which can keep you front-of-mind with others. Walford says to include an update of what you have achieved in the past year and current plans or projects. ‘‘You might not have caught up with some of these key people but the fact that you’ve remembered them and kept in touch really keeps you in their minds,’’ she says. Being the end of the year, Christmas also is a good time to prepare professional goals for the next 12 months and review achievements. Evaluate why previous goals which may not have been met and strategise how to meet them in future. Walford advises to select three professional and three personal goals which are realistic to achieve.
STUDY on a forced shutdown or during the quiet time to improve your abilities for 2013.
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CHRISTMAS CHEER
WORKERS who take advantage of the festive season’s merriment and joy to further their careers will be celebrating in the New Year. Christmas typically is a time when staff enjoy the festivities and work can take a back seat while some industries experience their busiest time of year and career development can be the last thing on the mind. Those who place themselves in the right spot and in the right way, however, can give themselves an edge over their co-workers. Mentoring and coaching organisation Behind Closed Doors advises workers this festive season not to miss any opportunity to get ahead in their careers, with so many occasions presenting themselves. Managing director Donny Walford says networking at events, rather than taking advantage of free drinks, is the obvious way to boost prospects. ‘‘It’s probably easier for people who aren’t good at networking and don’t invest a lot of their time in networking because it’s surrounded by the Christmas cheer,’’ she says. ‘‘It brings down the barriers for them to go out and network because everyone seems to be in that outward nature and happy nature. ‘‘If you don’t enjoy networking, this is the time to make the most of it.’’ She says when handing out or receiving business cards, make notes on what was talked about and follow up the conversation within three days through an email or LinkedIn message. ‘‘The business card is usually the conversation starter for people,’’
GO TO WORK and don’t take a ‘sickie’ when hungover or not ill. The boss will notice your absence is during the festive season.
TAKE A BREAK from the festive rush to refresh your mind, even if it’s just on the weekends and public holidays.
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Christmas can be a time to decorate your career as well as celebrate the year’s achievements, writes Cara Jenkin
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Established in 1935, Resthaven is a Self Insured employer under the South Australian Worker’s Compensa on Scheme and a highly respected leader in aged care, employing approximately 1800 staff and 460 volunteers. Resthaven offers a range of high quality, responsive community and residen al care services for older South Australians. We are currently seeking an experienced WH&S Coordinator to join our Risk & Safety team. Key responsibili es include; monitoring of WH&S ac vi es throughout the organisa on to ensure ongoing compliance to Work Cover Self Insured (Exempt Employer) status; the development, implementa on, assessment and review of a comprehensive work, health and safety management plan; monitoring and assessing health and safety strategies in accordance with legisla ve changes. You will possess relevant ter ary qualifica ons, demonstrated understanding and experience working with Exempt Employer Performance Standards. Your communica on skills will be exemplary, you will be tenacious, and your ability to lead and influence posi ve outcomes will see you succeed in this exci ng opportunity. We offer an a rac ve remunera on package including salary sacrifice op ons as well as a commitment to your professional development. Enquiries to Des Itsines, Execu ve Manager People Culture & Risk, Resthaven Head Office, T: 8206 0101 Applica ons including two recent work referees to Jacqui Booth, Recruitment Officer 1/202 Glen Osmond Rd, Fullarton SA 5063 careers@resthaven.asn.au ApplicaƟons close Friday 23rd November 2012 Job descrip on is available on our website REST10-11/3135633
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Amcor is the leading manufacturer of closures for the food and beverage sectors within Australia and New Zealand. Its manufacturing facility, located at Dudley Park, incorporates the most modern and state-of-the-art technology in the manufacture of wine closures. The organisation, which has a strong commitment to customer service and is an employer of choice, seeks to appoint a highly motivated Production Planner as a member of its progressive team. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager and working closely with the Operations Manager, you will use your expertise in planning and scheduling of production to ensure that requirements are progressed in a manner to achieve the company’s objective of cost effective delivery in full on time to its domestic and export customers. Committed to the achievement of high levels of customer service to both internal and external clients, you will be proactive in managing the site level S&OP supply review, incorporating analysing long term demand/capacity balance. You will have a strong focus on managing by supply chain KPIs and using these as a constructive basis for continuous improvement. Your success will be complemented by your focus on data integrity and timely management of work orders and ensuring communication of accurate short term requirements to production personnel. Success in a similar role in high volume production such as automotive components or FMCG where you have been involved with a range of SKU’s and varying volumes is essential. This will be complemented by your strengths in the utilisation of MRP systems and high level of computer literacy. APICS or similar qualifications will be highly regarded. Applications in Word format only should be forwarded to Wayne Kinner by email to 16537@hender.com.au Telephone enquiries are welcome on (08) 8100 8812. Blaze S013098 The Advertiser
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