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There is power in teamwork! Working as a team can help your company to achieve new ideas, accomplish more, and inspire others. The value of

It may seem to be stating the obvious to say that the workplace is riddled with a number of safety and health hazards. This is

The Christmas season is a time of celebration, reflection, and connection. It is also one of the busiest and challenging times of the year for

Have you ever felt as though there are simply too few hours in the day to accomplish what needs to get done? Time management is

Being National Safe Work Month, Trainwest will this month dedicate its blog posts to the topic of workplace safety and health. Having good workplace safety

When it comes to keeping workplaces safe, few roles are as vital—or as trusted—as the Health and Safety Representative, often known simply as the HSR.

In order to get the most out of your team, you first need to condition them to win. This means building a winning attitude within

As the job market gets increasingly competitive, many people in the working world are finding they need to improve their employability skills. Whether you are

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) in Australia is evolving beyond traditional physical risks. As workplaces change, so do the challenges faced by workers and employers.

Have you ever been in a room where everyone was shouting, trying to be heard above everyone else? The loudest one often wins, but not

January: the season of goal setting. Even with the best intentions, setting and maintaining your 2015 personal and business goals can be intimidating. It’s hard

A strong culture is a vital element for sporting teams, both elite and amateur, and yet when it comes to business, 70% of the Australian

Planning for the future and adapting your business practices to continually changing markets is so important in today’s economy. When your company supports a traineeship

The phrase “Job Security” often feels like an oxymoron. With headlines often reminding us of the fragility of careers, we need to make sure we

Christmas tends to be a period full of little stresses through to major disturbances. This can take a particularly heavy tole on you as you’re

Public speaking is a common fear. However as a leader in the workplace it will be apart of your management role to address your employees. Many people

As local training experts, Trainwest knows the importance of properly training employees. However, as companies begin to expand, the time and effort needed to thoroughly

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, it’s time to show upper management exactly where it is that you intend

In today’s world, the workplace is a continually changing environment and for many the challenge of adopting new knowledge and skills on the job can

Is there a job on your to-do list that pops up again and again, which you simply can’t bring yourself to complete? We all have

In the realm of vocational education and assessment in Australia, the significance of vocational competency cannot be overstated. Trainers and assessors play a vital role

April Fool’s Day next year will be serious business for Registered Training Organisations across Australia. On 1 April 2015 the Abbott Government’s new standards for

2014 is drawing to a close and 2015 is nearly upon us. By this time of year you’ve probably started thinking about New Year resolutions