Resolution of workplace conflict
It would be desirable for all staff to show up to work with a professional, understanding and non- discriminative attitude but unfortunately this is not always the case. Workplace conflict causes a great deal of stress to many people every day and can often result in lawsuits and changing of workplace; but it does not […]
Social Media and Your Business
Social media is undoubtedly the way of the future, and can be an extremely useful tool in advertising for many businesses. Many business people are scratching their heads wondering how to incorporate this relatively new phenomenon into their marketing strategies. There are a few pitfalls that many professionals encounter that can negatively affect the profitability […]
Be your own Cheerleader
It can be hard to stay motivated when you have been working the same role for a long period of time, feel dissatisfied with your job history or lack the motivation to strive for higher success. Stop doubting yourself! Set yourself some goals, and strive to make them a reality. Many have long procrastinated the […]
Great Trainers
It is a real talent to command a room; to automatically be given the respect and attention of strangers is a rare gift few receive until they are skilled and adept. Some trainers that we inevitably encounter throughout our lives evoke many negative emotions, although their teachings are totally forgotten.
Managers and Leaders
In the corporate world both management and leadership are vital to a business’s success, but is there much of a difference between the two? Undoubtedly the two are strongly linked as many people in positions of power demonstrate both managerial and leadership characteristics.
Feeling The Pressure?
Stressed due to work pressures? Don’t worry you are not alone; almost 65% of Australians reported that they thought work contributed considerably to their levels of stress. Stress is one of those unavoidable things that affects all of us throughout both our personal and professional lives. It is a matter of how you deal with […]
It is 2013 already…
It is time for New Year Resolutions and commitments to achieving new goals over the next 12 months. Here at The Pivot Institute we see the year in terms of how we always see it: thorough planning and preparation to ensure that we make the most of the year.
Trainer and Assessor Qualification Requirements
The NSSC has agreed to a transition period extension to the 1 July 2013 for Registered Training Organisations (and other organisations who wish to meet these Standards) to meet the Determination which specifies the qualifications or competencies that must be held, as a minimum, by trainers, persons delivering training under supervision and assessors in the […]
Opportunities for Funded Training
There a range of national and state based funding opportunities that we can access to support your training budget. We work closely with organisations to identify their training and assessment requirements and then we locate applicable sources of funding to get the most out of their training budget. The Pivot Institute has successfully secured funding […]
Value of Training
Training staff well is a critical part of retaining the competitive edge. Training ensures that employees and have the right skill set to do the job well. It is the number one factor in attracting people to Australian companies (Drake International 2007) and can increase productivity and retention impacting significantly on the bottom line. Training […]
