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The Manufacturing Skills Challenge Australia Can’t Ignore
Last week I attended the Australian Made, Victorian Led: Spotlight on Manufacturing event hosted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Melbourne, which reinforced something that is becoming increasingly clear across industry: Australian manufacturing is...
In the Right Rooms
One thing I’ve really come to appreciate as a GM leading a diverse recruitment Group is how important it is to stay connected to conversations happening across completely different parts of the market. Last week was a perfect example of that. At one end of the...
In Defence of Thoughtful Conversation
Why Slade Group supports the Sorrento Writers Festival. Each April, a remarkable thing happens in the seaside town of Sorrento on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Over four days, writers, thinkers, journalists and readers gather to talk about books, ideas and the...
How to Find a Job in 2026
If 2025 felt harsher than you expected, you were not imagining it. As a career coach, I’ve watched experienced professionals, including senior leaders, get caught in longer hiring cycles, more competition, and a colder tone in recruitment communication. In this...
Reflecting on 2025 in Recruitment
As I look back on 2025, it was an interesting year – it moved at quite a speed (How are we in December!). Hiring needs shifted quickly, projects paused and restarted, and organisations were often required to make decisions at pace. Although Slade Group had a...
A successful job hunt that gave me a real behind the scenes look at recruitment.
Being from the UK, living in Australia wasn’t even on my radar until a friend of mine suggested it when I mentioned I was planning travelling around Southeast Asia. I was so excited by the idea! I thought of hot sunny beach days and endless BBQs… Of course, my time...
Success Lives on the Other Side of Cringe
Over the past few months, a phrase has appeared again and again in my coaching sessions with senior professionals. “I know I should post on LinkedIn, but that feels cringe.” “I know I should reach out to that person at my dream company, but that feels cringe.” “I know...
Mission versus Margin: Lessons from Healthscope’s Collapse
The collapse of Healthscope demonstrates why prioritising financial outcomes over patients ultimately does not work. Australia’s second largest private hospital provider has gone into administration after its Canadian owner, Brookfield, walked away with debts of some...
How to Secure a Board Role in the Next Five Years
Many professionals set their sights on board appointments as a future career goal. A seat at the board table represents not only influence and impact but also an opportunity to transition into a portfolio career that blends governance, strategic oversight, and thought...
Can AI Save Australia’s Private Hospitals?
There’s been no shortage of media coverage questioning the future of private hospitals, especially in light of Healthscope’s recent demise into administration. With forthcoming wage increases for healthcare staff (while incremental and well deserved), the financial...
The Hidden Job Market is Right in Front of You: Here’s How to Access It.
The hidden job market will likely grow as companies seek to hire more efficiently and strategically. Executive searches, leadership roles, and strategic positions are increasingly filled through direct referrals, recruiter networks, and internal promotions. LinkedIn...
Fine dining with Van Gogh is a feast for the senses
Vincent van Gogh once said, “Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter’s soul.” Last week, representatives from our Group were fortunate to be invited to a unique event hosted by Committee for Melbourne at The Lume, featuring the art of Van...