Maree Herath discusses why small business owners lack confidence when it comes to employing staff as she introduces her topic for the Small Business Festival “Confident Hiring”. Maree is interviewed by guest host - Leticia Hotez.

Guest – Fiona Lucas Founder of Socially Skilled and Director of iRespectOnLine discusses what is LinkedIn, How to Get started, Key Rules of Engagement and How to Maintain a Healthy Reputation OnLine.

Sam Buckby from Buckby Electrical, recently featured as the electrical team for Simon and Shannon on The Block, discusses how he handles peak periods and the importance of having the right team. Plus, we discuss the delicate topic of discrimination.

Sam Buckby from Buckby Electrical, recently featured as the electrical team for Simon and Shannon on The Block, discusses how he handles peak periods and the importance of having the right team. Plus, we discuss the delicate topic of discrimination.

Bernadette Uzelac, Executive Officer of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce discusses her recruitment experience as Founder of People at Work. Learn how recruitment firms make the process look easy, the changing landscape of recruitment and gain tips to reference check, interview and assess candidates

We speak with Scitech Human Resources Manager, Kirrily Wesley as we explore Scitech's journey to becoming a strong reputable Perth brand. We discuss the pulling power a brand has in terms of candidate attraction and what it means to be an employer of choice. We also address the selection process, key values and how Scitech retains its staff beyond the "draw' of its brand.

We speak with recruitment consultants Anna Pearson and Bronti Anderson as they share market trends in construction, mining, oil and gas and engineering sectors and recruitment insights and challenges affecting these industries.

We talk with Peter Serra, Director of Select Group a multidisciplinary consultancy that provides architectural, planning and surveying services to clients across retail, commercial, not for profit, education and residential sectors. Learn how Peter went from a one-man band in 2006 to 33 staff today across 3 locations in two States. A must “hear” podcast for any business owners or managers who have an appetite for growth.

Guest Craig Biddiscombe discusses values and culture, what it is, why it is important, how to create a high performance culture and getting people on board and owning the culture personally. This podcast assists managers seeking to establish a culture, drive a new culture or inducting new team members on corporate culture.

Guest Maree Harris, Director of People Empowered provides tips to assist managers develop their soft skills and best lead their employees.