Does the sound of running feet echo down the workplace hallway when you announce it’s performance review time?
The thought of the annual performance review can strike fear into the heart of managers, supervisors and employees alike and it's amazing how busy people become at performance review time. It seems nobody can possibly fit a performance review into their busy schedule! Performance Review time doesn't need to be this way and if it is, then it's time to throw out your appraisal system. Join the Workwise Advisory Services team at the Manjimup Community Resource Centre, Wednesday 2nd November from 9.30 am to 12.30pm to learn about a new approach to reviewing your employees' performance. ALSO, on the agenda: Time Management. Some people appear to be great at it; they're organised and never seem flustered but as a manager, could you be managing time a little better and at the same time, help your employees to become more accountable and responsible? This double-workshop is suitable for business owners, managers, supervisors and team leaders who manage staff and have found performance review confronting, difficult to conduct or who do not have any system in place at all. Places are very limited so book now to ensure your seat at the workshop. For Manjimup Community Resources Centre Members, we have negotiated a $100.00 discount per person. To access this discount, enter the promotional code Appraisal. 21/10/2016 9:30 AM
At a training conference this morning for principals and council members from the latest IPS intake, Premier Colin Barnett said he was proud of the way the Liberal National Government initiative had been embraced. "Australia has once again looked to the west for innovation in education and we have delivered it through the IPS model which is being adapted nationally," Mr Barnett said. "From next year, we will have 524 Independent Public Schools, a clear indication of the support from communities across WA for their local public schools." Education Minister Peter Collier also announced Independent Public Schools would next year have more control over minor maintenance and repairs, making it quicker and easier to get work done. "Instead of having to get a quote and source a supplier for every job under $10,000 - for example, for painting a wall or installing new electrical sockets - IPS principals will simply work directly with contractors from a pre-qualified panel to get the job done," Mr Collier said. "The limit for all schools to repair breakdowns and faults - such as plumbing and door locks - will also increase from $1,500 to $5,000 per fault. While only 155 schools currently manage their own breakdowns and faults, the new limit will make it worthwhile for many more schools to be involved." Schools will receive funding for any works through their budgets, and savings principals make will be available to be directed to education programs. "These new opportunities aim to help schools operate more effectively and efficiently at the local level, with support available as they need it," Mr Collier said. Fact File
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Marking the start of construction of the 300-bay extension today, Health Minister John Day said the car park expansion was a Liberal National Government election promise and would benefit patients, visitors and staff. "This is an important step towards futureproofing the hospital," Mr Day said. "On-site parking has been a challenge for some time, with visitors often forced to park off-campus in neighbouring streets, causing congestion issues for local traffic. "The additional 300 bays will be ideally positioned for staff and visitor access and will keep ahead of predicted parking demand, in line with projected population and service increases." The movement of some elective surgery and outpatient clinics from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital to Osborne Park has also necessitated extra parking. The WA Health Clinical Services Framework 2014-2024 (CSF) proposes an increase in the level of some existing specialities at Osborne Park Hospital from their current levels. "Already, up to 1,500 babies are born at the hospital each year," the Minister said. "But gynaecology, neonatology and obstetrics are proposed to rise from the current Level 3 to Level 4 services, along with an expansion of the range of services to include those found in a standard metropolitan general hospital by 2024." The hospital has a stroke rehabilitation unit and delivers extensive outpatient services, with specialised clinics for Parkinson's disease, treatment for falls and memory evaluation. Mr Day said Osborne Park Hospital was currently meeting demand for its clinical services. "But under the CSF system, this is continually revised as changes in models of clinical care and the community's healthcare needs are assessed," he said. Fact File
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Attorney General Michael Mischin today announced the Mid-West, Wheatbelt, Goldfields-Esperance, and Great Southern as the regions which would face the increased measures. "This encompasses large regional centres such as Geraldton, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Albany and Esperance and all of the smaller towns within those regions," Mr Mischin said. "Serious defaulters in these areas who have more than $2,000 in unpaid infringements, or who have substantial court fines, now face wheel clamping or the seizure of their cars and the removal of their licence plates. "Data captured by the Sheriff indicated that the most common place for the cars of fines and infringement defaulters to be detected is at shopping centre car parks, train stations and the casino. "This suggests that some of these offenders have enough money to travel, and gamble, and to drive while their licence is suspended, and they are deliberately choosing not to pay the money they owe the community of Western Australia - and that is just not good enough." The Attorney General said the tougher measures had been progressively rolled out in the metropolitan area, Peel and the South-West since 2013. Naming and shaming of the top 100 fine and infringement defaulters already applied State-wide. "Boosting the roll-out will be a new network of numberplate recognition cameras, one of which has already been used on a trial basis in Perth, Peel and the South-West to scan cars in busy areas such as shopping centres, train station car parks and the main street of country towns," Mr Mischin said. "The expanded camera network is another weapon in our arsenal to track down persistent fine defaulters, who often try to avoiding wheel clamping or vehicle seizure by parking a few streets away from home or at local shops." Fact File
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Transport Minister Bill Marmion said the local communities would maintain their current level of service, with Carnarvon to receive 10 flights a week, while Monkey Mia and Northern Goldfields regional towns would receive four and three flights a week respectively. "Since 2011, Skippers has operated on these regulated routes under deeds of agreement with the State, and despite declining passenger demand, they have been able to maintain a set level of service over the years," Mr Marmion said. "Skippers' strategy of using different sized aircraft with 50, 36, 30 or 19 seats, allows the airline operational flexibility to respond to passenger number variations." The Liberal National Government would continue to monitor demand and market conditions on the Carnarvon-Monkey Mia and Northern Goldfields routes, and will consider recommended options from the Department of Transport regarding long-term decisions on the routes in late 2017. The Northern Goldfields air routes include services between Perth and the regional towns of Laverton, Leonora, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet and Wiluna. The existing deed arrangements on the routes have been extended for a further 12 months beyond their previous expiry date. Fact File
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Mental Health Minister Andrea Mitchell encouraged organisations from across Western Australia to apply for grants of up to $20,000 each, for programs aimed at increasing protective factors and reducing self-harm and suicide risks. "These grants are intended to strengthen local support networks, help people develop coping strategies and encourage help-seeking behaviours by connecting people with available services," Ms Mitchell said. "This unique program builds on previous funding that has focused on suicide prevention training to up-skill communities to increase competence in identifying and supporting people with suicidal ideation or suicidal behaviour." The Minister said the grants would have a focus on Aboriginal-led programs that brought people together in a supportive environment to build personal resilience and enhance social and emotional wellbeing. "We are also looking for initiatives that include Aboriginal elder mentoring, youth leadership programs and back-to-country activities that encourage cultural healing," she said. "Organisations promoting the wellbeing of people in the LGBTI community are also encouraged to apply." Applications for grants close at 5pm, November 14, 2016. For more information and guidelines on how to apply, visit http://www.mhc.wa.gov.au Fact File
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Want to see what is currently available in the area? Head on over to the Southern Forests Employment Hub! Please remember that you cannot apply for the jobs via the Southern Forest website; each job has it's own unique way for applying :) Just a reminder to all the men out there!
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This is also for all ages! The first 100 participants get a welcome pack full of information about mens health as well as heaps of goodies! We really hope to see you all there Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Transport Minister Bill Marmion said the video of the $358 million Perth Stadium Transport Solution was more than just an impressive vision of things to come. "This shows how easy it will be for people to catch public transport, walk, catch a coach or on-demand transport to where the action is," Mr Marmion said "The video will help people keen to attend events at the new Perth Stadium plan their journeys ahead of time, and ensure they pick the travel option which best suits them. "Great experiences are as much about the journey as the destination, and that's something we've taken into account when developing the travel options. "Whether it's a picturesque walk across the Swan River pedestrian bridge, a cycle through the lush native gardens surrounding the Perth Stadium, or a relaxed trip on the train to the landmark Perth Stadium Station, there is an option to suit everyone. "The Stadium Station itself will have capacity to move about 28,000 patrons in the first hour after an event." Construction on the transport infrastructure will create up to 1,350 direct jobs, with the station expected to be completed in mid-2017 to allow for extensive testing and commissioning before opening with the Perth Stadium. A 17-day disruption to services on the Armadale and Thornlie lines will take place during the January school holidays to ensure essential works on the station can be completed. Rail replacement bus services will operate for those lines and Transperth will release detailed information regarding transport options later this year. Fact File
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