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Executive Outlook 2023 (Presentation highlights)

We were delighted to welcome close to 100 guests to our presentation of Executive Outlook 2023, held at the Ipswich Turf Club.  We extend a huge shout out to all… View Article

Executive Outlook 2023, Benchmark your business

We’re excited to announce the launch of our annual survey, Executive Outlook 2023. No other survey gives such a detailed analysis of business sentiment in our region, matched against broader… View Article

Retention ideas

A recent SEEK survey found 23% of workers are looking to move jobs in the next 6 months – here’s why. More money Career progression Burnout or lack of work-life… View Article

Executive Outlook presentation – the highlights

We would like to give a big shout out to all the business leaders who shared their insights into Executive Outlook’s latest survey. It was wonderful to see so many… View Article

The Talent Crunch (and what comes next)

It’s a great time to be a jobseeker right now. Who could dream unemployment would fall to 3.5% (the lowest level in 48 years)?  New figures from the ABS show… View Article

Presentation highlights from Executive Outlook

We would like to give a big shout out to all the business leaders who shared their insights into Executive Outlook’s latest survey, following our presentation last week. Our survey… View Article

Benchmark your business

Executive Outlook’s survey takes the pulse of business leaders across the region. This week, we explore the popularity and pitfalls of remote work (followed by skill shortages, next week). Pandemics… View Article

Executive Outlook, new insights

This week, Executive Outlook explores what’s keeping local business leaders awake at night and how we’ve pivoted into these unusual times, matched against broader data.  We hope these highlights are… View Article

Executive Outlook 2021 (results are in)

Executive Outlook is an exclusive brand of Top Office Group, and a passion of mine for 13 years. We talk with real people asking real questions, and take the pulse… View Article

Candidates in the box seat

When I look back with hindsight of 34 years’ sourcing and training talent, the changes are profound.  No more so than the acceleration of technology, as a buffer for businesses… View Article

100% of leaders in Executive Outlook report skill shortages

Our study indicates we’re heading a perfect storm – businesses have the work coming in but not enough staff. Demand for labour has gone through the roof.  Some let people… View Article

Flexible work is here to stay

The acceleration of technology has created a buffer for businesses to stay productive and keep workers happy in COVID. Social networks, collaborative software and Zoom have been a godsend (never… View Article