This year has been a tough one and I am sure we are all excited to see the second hand tick into a new year, 2021. This time of year is also a time to realise others are a lot less fortunate and finding it tough.

With the help of clients, candidates and those in our wider community, we have been able to put together presents and hampers for women and children in shelters on the Northern Beaches. We worked in conjunction with Zonta and are absolutely overwhelmed by the donations and gifts we received.

We have gifts for 30 mothers, 15 teenagers (5×12-14years, 10x15years+) and 11 children (3×3-4years, 2×4-5years, 2×5-6years, 1×6-8years & 3×7-11years).

It is truly incredible what we can do as a collective, as a community.

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Congratulations Becky, PP’s November Temp of the Month. You have been such a valued temp, we are honoured to have you. Congratulations!

Feedback from Becky:

I trained the new team up this year as I have experience of previous campaigns. It can initially be a bit overwhelming for someone new but it was executed and went really well. We had a number of different platforms so the role was busy, but we had a great team and everyone was positive. The client really looked after us too with lots of baked goods for encouragement.

Feedback from the Host Employer:

We had another fantastic and very successful campaign this year, with special mention to Becky.

#peninsulapersonnel #recruitment #tempstaff #hostemployer #feedback #keepingitlocal #recognition #congratulations

Your habits can change, It’s possible.

Keep it simple
Habit change is not that complicated. While the tips below will seem overwhelming, there’s really only a few things you need to know. Everything else is just helping these to become reality.

The simple steps of habit change:

1. Write down your plan.

2. Identify your triggers and replacement habits.

3. Focus on doing the replacement habits every single time the triggers happen, for about 30 days.

The Habit Change Cheatsheet
The following is a compilation of tips to help you change a habit. Don’t be overwhelmed — always remember the simple steps above. The rest are different ways to help you become more successful in your habit change.

1. Do just one habit at a time. Extremely important. Habit change is difficult, even with just one habit. If you do more than one habit at a time, you’re setting yourself up for failure.

2. Start small. The smaller the better, because habit change is difficult, and trying to take on too much is a recipe for disaster. Want to exercise? Start with just 5-10 minutes. Want to wake up earlier? Try just 10 minutes earlier for now. Or consider half habits.

3. Do a 30-day Challenge. In my experience, it takes about 30 days to change a habit, if you’re focused and consistent.

4. Write it down. Just saying you’re going to change the habit is not enough of a commitment. You need to actually write it down, on paper. Write what habit you’re going to change.

5. Make a plan. While you’re writing, also write down a plan. This will ensure you’re really prepared. The plan should include your reasons (motivations) for changing, obstacles, triggers, support buddies, and other ways you’re going to make this a success. More on each of these below.

6. Know your motivations, and be sure they’re strong. Write them down in your plan. You have to be very clear why you’re doing this, and the benefits of doing it need to be clear in your head.

7. Don’t start right away. In your plan, write down a start date. Maybe a week or two from the date you start writing out the plan.

8. Write down all your obstacles. If you’ve tried this habit change before (odds are you have), you’ve likely failed. Reflect on those failures, and figure out what stopped you from succeeding.

9. Identify your triggers. What situations trigger your current habit?

10. For every single trigger, identify a positive habit you’re going to do instead.

11. Plan a support system. Who will you turn to when you have a strong urge? Write these people into your plan.

12. Ask for help. Get your family and friends and co-workers to support you. Ask them for their help, and let them know how important this is.

13. Become aware of self-talk. You talk to yourself, in your head, all the time — but often we’re not aware of these thoughts. Start listening.

14. Stay positive. You will have negative thoughts — the important thing is to realize when you’re having them, and push them out of your head. Squash them like a bug!

15. Have strategies to defeat the urge. Urges are going to come — they’re inevitable, and they’re strong. But they’re also temporary, and beatable.

16. Prepare for the sabotagers. There will always be people who are negative, who try to get you to do your old habit. Be ready for them.

17. Talk to yourself. Be your own cheerleader, give yourself pep talks, repeat your mantra (below).

18. Have a mantra. “Liberate Yourself”. This is just a way to remind yourself of what you’re trying to do.

19. Use visualization. This is powerful. Vividly picture, in your head, successfully changing your habit.

20. Have rewards. Regular ones. You might see these as bribes, but actually they’re just positive feedback.

21. Take it one urge at a time. Often we’re told to take it one day at a time — which is good advice — but really it’s one urge at a time. Just make it through this urge.

22. Not One Puff Ever (in other words, no exceptions).

23. Get rest. Being tired leaves us vulnerable to relapse. Get a lot of rest so you can have the energy to overcome urges.

24. Drink lots of water. Similar to the item above, being dehydrated leaves us open to failure. Stay hydrated!

25. Renew your commitment often. Remind yourself of your commitment hourly, and at the beginning and end of each day. Read your plan. Celebrate your success. Prepare yourself for obstacles and urges.

26. Set up public accountability. Blog about it, post on a forum, email your commitment and daily progress to friend and family, post a chart up at your office.

27. Engineer it so it’s hard to fail. Create a groove that’s harder to get out of than to stay in: increase positive feedback for sticking with the habit, and increase negative feedback for not doing the habit. 

28. Avoid some situations where you normally do your old habit, at least for awhile, to make it a bit easier on yourself.

29. If you fail, figure out what went wrong, plan for it, and try again. Don’t let failure and guilt stop you.

Leo Babauta is the author of The Power of Less and the creator and blogger at Zen Habits, a Top 100 blog with 130,000 subscribers – one of the top productivity and simplicity blogs on the Internet. Check out more via https://zenhabits.net/the-habit-change-cheatsheet-29-ways-to-successfully-ingrain-a-behavior/

Race Day Ready!

The day a race stops the nation. It is a great opportunity for us as a community to gather together and unite.

#peninsulapersonnel #keepingitlocal #melbournecup #raceday #australia #community

For our Millennials (born 1980-1994) and Gen Z (born 1995-2009), the ripple effects of COVID-19 are already having a profound impact on their ways of living. Lifestyle satisfaction and their ‘enjoyment’ of the social aspects of work have always been seen as ‘essential’ in both online and offline contexts. Under the backdrop of a global pandemic, social needs are being rivalled by more basis survival needs. The question now becoming – how can we maximise engagement from these generations in a context where their priorities and needs are shifting in today’s changing landscape?

Finding the balance: Flexi-working and Face-to-Face

When the Millennial generation, also known as Gen Y (born 1980-1994), entered the workforce they challenged the status quo by pushing for more work-life balance and flexi-working conditions, sending many organisations into a spin. 

With Gen Z (born 1995-2009) now the emerging cohort of workers, their work priorities and demands have continued to challenge the parameters of what work is and how it can be done. 

With many entering the workforce empowered and tech-savvy, these generations have brought much needed skills to the table, yet also been a pain point for some in the older generations who have found their “entitled” attitude to work frustrating. Having grown up with access to education, entertainment and employment opportunities from their devices, Gen Z have inherently seen work as something that in many cases can be done from anywhere, at any time. The global pandemic has accelerated this flexi-working for many industries where previously there may have been some resistance to staff working remotely.

Whilst younger generations have pressed for flexi-working arrangements, it’s important to recognise that they also place a high value on the social, relational, collaborative side of workplaces and what they have to offer.  The full swing to remote working for many has been felt as a step too far for many who desire a balance of remote flexi-working alongside collaborative, face-to-face co-working with colleagues to facilitate sustained work motivation.

I just need a job: The shift from job opportunity to job security

Over the last few years I have conducted a lot of interviews with Gen Zs and asked them “what will matter to you in your career?”  Repeatedly, the top priorities I have heard are that they want to enjoy work, have friendly colleagues, have flexibility and variety in their job role, and have a sense of purpose and ongoing growth.

Many young people have enjoyed the benefits of increased connectivity and have a ‘side hustle’ earning them money. Flexibility, fun and fulfilment have mattered more than job security and permanence in a ‘boring’ job. However, in the present situation a number of Gen Zs are beginning to form rather different expectations of work. As many Gen Zs have had casual jobs and worked in hospitality, entertainment and event industries, they have been among the first to lose their jobs with the shutdown rules and restrictions.

Perhaps the economic impacts of COVID-19 will rebalance the priorities of Gen Zs in this space.  Although they have been raised in an environment saturated with ‘options’ and have grown accustomed to constant stimulation, they will place more value on the security of a permanent job role over less secure ‘fun’ roles that may have previously captured their attention.

Claire Madden is a leading voice internationally on Generation Z. As an author, social researcher, keynote speaker, and media commentator, Claire is in high demand as an expert in interpreting social trends, demographics, and implications of generational change. By Claire Madden

Congratulations Ali, PP’s October Temp of the Month. You have worked so incredibly hard and we are so proud of you! You deserve it!

Feedback from Ali:

I really like working here, the environment and people are great it’s a really good Company to work for. Thank you for finding me this role PP. I have been working during COVID, working shifts have been changed and there were less staff at some point in each department. We have had use use masks and temperature checks in and out for safety.

Feedback from the Host Employer:

Ali is a dedicated and committed person who has proved and performed his assigned responsibilities beyond our expectation. He has a great work attitude and is excellent working with the team.

#peninsulapersonnel #recruitment #tempstaff #hostemployer #feedback #keepingitlocal #recognition #congratulations

As we continue to celebrate 25 years in 2020 we want to share this milestone with you!

Each Tuesday we will post a question and encourage you to send your best responses via the post directly (you can also DM or email photos to us)! We will share the top responses via our socials each Friday and may even have a few prizes up our sleeves As this year really did come as a shock to us we want to bring the ‘personnel’ touch and stay connected with you.

We are big music fans in the office and honestly couldn’t have an hour of the day without it. What songs can’t you live without?

#peninsulapersonnel #keepingitlocal #stayingconnected #25in2020challenge #celebrating25yearsin2020

As we continue to celebrate 25 years in 2020 we want to share this milestone with you!

Each Tuesday we will post a question and encourage you to send your best responses via the post directly (you can also DM or email photos to us)! We will share the top responses via our socials each Friday and may even have a few prizes up our sleeves As this year really did come as a shock to us. We thought we’d start with the key things you’ve learnt in 2020!

#peninsulapersonnel #keepingitlocal #stayingconnected #25in2020challenge #celebrating25yearsin2020

10-17th October 2020

1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness annually, yet many don’t seek help because of stigma.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritising mental health and wellbeing has been more important than ever. Mental Health Week’s message is simple: “Look after your mental health, Australia.”

We are committed to taking the stigma away from talking about mental health and wellbeing. We believe you need to look after your mind as much as your body. If you need help or just someone to talk to, there are a number of organisations waiting for you!

Lifeline 13 11 14 – 24 hours a day
7 days a week

Lifeline Text
0477 13 11 14 – 6pm to midnight (AEDT)
7 nights a week

Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
www.beyondblue.org.au  

Butterfly Foundation National Helpline
1800 334 673

Carer Support
1800 242 636 or 1300 554 660

SANE Australia Help Centre
1800 187 263
www.sane.org

Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467

Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au

MensLine Australia
1300 789 978

QLife
1800 184 527

Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling
1800 011 046

Need more information?

Head to Health
www.headtohealth.gov.au   

Black Dog
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au   

Headspace
www.eheadspace.org.au     

R U OK?
www.ruok.org.au   

ReachOut
www.au.reachout.com  

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health
www.embracementalhealth.org.au

The annual budget for 2020/21 has been released with some added benefits to employers. Here are some of the key changes:

Game Changing Update to the Instant Tax Write-Off 

The Treasurer announced a significant change to the Instant Tax Write-Off. Businesses will now be able to write-off the full value of any eligible asset purchased for their business. The scheme will be available for small, medium and larger businesses with a turnover of up to $5 billion, until 30 June 2022.

Instant Tax Write-Off Applies to Second-Hand Equipment 

Businesses with a turnover under $50 million can claim an immediate tax deduction for second-hand assets purchased and installed between today and 30 June 2022. Business with a turnover $50 million to $500 million can claim that same deduction for second-hand assets costing up to $150,000 if they are purchased by 31 December 2020 and installed ready for use by 30 June 2021.

Tax Relief for Business

Special measures have also been announced for Australian businesses who went from being profitable to loss-making due to the impact of COVID-19. Companies with a turnover of up to $5 billion will be able to offset losses against previous profits on which tax has been paid to generate a refund. Losses incurred to June 2022 can be offset against prior profits made in or after the 2018‑19 financial year. 

Infrastructure Investment

Measures in this Budget, together with what has been announced since the start of the COVID-19 crisis will see $14 billion in new and accelerated infrastructure projects to support a further 40,000 jobs.

The infrastructure investment will fund major projects across each state.

JobMaker Hiring Credit

JobMaker Hiring Credit has been introduced from 7th October 2020. Eligible employers can receive the payment for up to 12 months for new jobs created for those on Job Seeker aged between 16-35 years. It will be paid at the rate of $200 per week for those aged under 30, and $100 per week for those aged 30 to 35 years old. The new hires must work for at least 20 hours a week.

This will help to accelerate growth in the employment of young people during the COVID-19 recovery. JobMaker is an incentive to businesses to take on additional young job seekers.

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