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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

In Australia, the Easter long weekend is one of the most anticipated breaks in the working calendar. For employees across sectors such as rail, infrastructure,

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

Project managers today are operating under more pressure than ever. Tighter deadlines, leaner teams, increasingly complex stakeholder landscapes, and the constant expectation to deliver more

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

Are your workplace safety practices keeping pace with today’s risks, or do they still reflect a workplace that no longer exists? Workplace safety continues to

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

Understanding the PEEPO Investigation Model in Psychosocial Investigations Psychosocial hazards are increasingly recognised as a significant workplace health and safety issue across Australia. Factors such

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

Introduction Recent workplace research shows that employees increasingly value supportive leadership, clear communication, and opportunities for professional growth over traditional command-and-control management. As workplaces continue

The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is equivalent to the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, in that the occupational outcome is

Often at times, we find ourselves stressed and overwhelmed as we try to accomplish our professional goals. Whether you’re looking to impress your boss, trying

It’s been a long time coming but our new state of the art Belmont building is almost finished! The beautiful, modern building is going to

For many working adults, the biggest barrier to professional development is not a lack of ambition, it is finding learning that fits around real life.

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) is undertaking Quality Reforms including the revision of the Standards for Registered Training Organisation (2015). The Standards

On average, Australian full-time employees spend between 38 and 45 hours per week at work. That can add up almost 25 per cent of the

As Generation Y enters the workforce, the unique set of skills and advantages of this age group are being brought to light. All companies like

Balancing Career Progression and Work-Life Harmony Building a successful career is important, but so is having time for family, friends and yourself. Career progression and