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Working from Home The Turner Group has made the decision for our staff to work remotely, effective Monday 23rd March, 2020. We are all doing our very best to cope with whatever is in store for us and TTG remain fully operational until this has passed. We will be connected with our clients, candidates, and the TTG community digitally and as always, we are committed to providing the highest possible service and will continue to do so, through this challenging time. A huge shout out to our trusted IT service partner Computer One, who have worked rapidly and professionally, to ensure all our staff are fully setup to work from home and we won’t miss a beat! We are contactable via our email addresses, mobiles or simply contact our office (07) 3229 8977 or email recruit@theturnergroup.com.au There has been an awful lot of information circulating regarding the effects on businesses and teams, we consider CCIQ to be the most valuable source of relevant information and have included a link to their latest update. https://www.cciq.com.au/news/news/ Mel Kettle is a strategic communication expert. For over 25 years she has been obsessed with communication, connection and collaboration. As we navigate these changes, for a lot of us, this will mean working from home, having disbursed teams and using new technologies. Leaders, more than ever, are going to need to connect with their people to help them remain engaged and productive while we navigate challenges many of us haven’t foreseen. What exactly does this mean? What messages do we need to communicate? What communication tools do we need to use? How do we communicate and when? How can we better communicate with clarity, conviction and compassion? Follow the link to Mel’s website and blog to find out more. https://www.melkettle.com/2020/03/staying-connected-when-working-from-home/   From all of us at TTG, to you…

Unconscious Bias Through The Looking Glass Despite diversity and inclusion being two different concepts, one cannot exist without the other. Diversity is the acknowledgement of the benefits of individual differences and the unique perspectives and skills which these can offer. Diversity includes but is not limited to, personal and cultural backgrounds, as well as, professional and personal experiences. Whereas, inclusion is the optimisation of business performance and outcomes through the cultivation of a culture which values individuals and removes barriers within the workplace. An inclusive environment engages and empowers people, allowing them to feel respected and valued; thus, working and contributing to their highest capacity. However, a workplace cannot be inclusive without diversity and diversity cannot be fostered without an inclusive mindset. “Diversity is central to innovation” (Australian Government, 2016), where the concepts of diversity and inclusion exist synonymously; and in a world where constant change and improvements are a necessity in remaining competitive, innovation is paramount. “It brings forth new and better ways of doing things, helps us harness the benefits of technology and improve efficiency and quality of our service” (Australian Government, 2016). However, the key to capitalising on this potential is inclusion. There have been many steps taken to increase diversity in Australian schools and workplaces, stemming from a mindset of inclusion. “In the Australian Curriculum, students develop intercultural understanding as they learn to value their own cultures, languages and beliefs, and those of others. Intercultural understanding involves students learning about and engaging with diverse cultures in ways that recognise commonalities and differences, create connections with others and cultivate mutual respect. Intercultural understanding is an essential part of living with others in the diverse world of the twenty-first century. It assists young people to become responsible local and global citizens, equipped through their education for living and…