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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...
Why I Ran the Tan for Amber’s White Light
Over the past two decades, there has been an alarming 50 per cent increase in rates of mental ill-health among Australian youth, exacerbated in part by the Covid pandemic, with up to 75 per cent of onsets occurring before the age of 25. This is according to a study...
The Collapse of Job Security: The Quiet Struggle of Experienced Job Seekers in 2025
Budget cuts, shifting tariffs, and the quiet rollback of DEI initiatives are making headlines. But beneath those headlines, another reality is unfolding that is far less discussed. Across industries and borders, experienced professionals are facing an invisible career...
Building stronger teams through our Amazing Race adventure
An afternoon of fun and friendly competition Our teams at Slade Group believe problem solving, collaboration and a bit of fun are at the heart of a great workplace culture, so what better way to bring these to life than with our own version of The Amazing Race in...
Authenticity wins: SMEs outshine big corporates
In her recent webinar entitled The Brave New Way of Sales, Sue Barrett, the leading Australian expert in human-centred sales and communication, revealed a show-stopper. Consumers globally are shying away from big corporates. Supported by big data and recent research...
The Hidden Challenges of Job Hunting: Why Experienced Corporate Professionals are Struggling to Get Hired
As we enter 2025, the job market remains as complex and challenging as last year, especially for experienced corporate professionals. While the economy shows signs of recovery early in the year, the turbulence from last week's AI announcements rolled over this week’s...
Which are your accountable moments? Lessons on values-based leadership from Brian Cook.
Last week Slade Group, in partnership with TRANSEARCH Australia and Gadens, hosted a breakfast for Chief Executives on Values Based Leadership. Presented by Brian Cook, legendary CEO of the West Coast Eagles, Geelong Football Club and now Carlton Football Club,...
Are you a Smiling Ox?
(or How you can be a more Influential Leader) Last week Slade Group had the privilege of hosting Michelle Rushton, Director of People of Influence, one of Australia's most accomplished international speakers on leadership. For anyone who has seen Michelle in action,...
Internal vs External Candidates: Who Wins?
In 2025, finding the right job—or the right candidate—has become an intricate balancing act. For corporate professionals navigating today’s hiring process, the challenges are nuanced, shaped by economic pressures, workplace culture shifts, and career expectations. As...
Job Market Crisis?
2024 Was the Toughest Year for Job Seekers and Recruiters in Decades – with Geoff Slade As a career coach, I’ve spent years guiding corporate professionals through the ups and downs of job searching, but 2024 is proving to be one of the most challenging years I’ve...
How we’re growing more than just moustaches this Movember
It’s Mo Month at Slade Group – a time to put the spotlight on men’s health. Did you know that globally, a man dies by suicide every minute, prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, or that testicular cancer is the most common cancer in...
AI in Healthcare – Friend and Foe
Slade Group, in partnership with our sister company TRANSEARCH, hosted a forum entitled AI in Healthcare – Friend and Foe. As the title suggests, this emerging technology has the capability of being a game-changer for the good of the industry, but there is a...