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News Archive

  • HR Innovator Special Guest on National SKY Business News

    Louise Broekman, Founder and Managing Director of HR Coach, will be discussing the recently released HR Quarterly Index Report with Matthew Nolan on Sky Business News on Thursday 30 October at 8:30pm (Sydney). The HR Quarterly Index, conducted by the HR Coach Research Institute, is a summary of recent trends effecting and shaping the business sector in Australia.

  • Executive Update from Singapore Human Capital Summit 08

    Louise Broekman, Founder and Managing Director of HR Coach, recently returned from the Singapore Human Capital Summit 2008. The summit included business and human capital leaders from throughout the region and the world, brought together to discuss the future of HR strategy and innovation in light of the ever changing world economy.

    “The market has certainly shifted in the past 12 months and the business sector, right throughout the world, must take steps to adapt in order to survive.” Louise Broekman commented. “The sentiment from those in the industry is that the market will continue to evolve and that strategy and organisations will need to be limber to keep pace.”

  • Congratulations Riverlife! STAR Workplace and Winner 2008 Lord Mayor's Employer of Choice

    HR Coach congratulates Riverlife, a STAR Workplace and recent winner of the 2008 Lord Mayor's Business Awards for Employer of Choice.  John Sharpe, Owner of Riverlife, recently shared the good news of their spectacular win with Fleur Scott, Senior Associate of HR Coach.  Scott commented, "We recently completed the STAR Workplace Program with Riverlife and were impressed with their results.  With satisfied employees, a dynamic workplace and a clear vision from the management team, Riverlife has built an amazing business and this award is further confirmation of thier commitment to creating a great workplace."

  • HR Coach Elected to AHRI State Council

    HR Coach Network Member and Regional NSW Representative, Peter McCleary, was recently elected to the Australian Human Resources Institute State Council (QLD).  As an active member in the HR and Business Community, Peter will serve as an AHRI State Councillor for a two year term.

  • What does Black Friday mean to your Business on Monday and beyond?

    The modern age of Australian prosperity was dealt a massive blow on Friday the 10th of October. A year to the day since the Australian stock exchange had enjoyed its highest point a global panic saw the largest one day loss in its history. That panic has penetrated mainstream Australia and has left businesses wondering how it will affect them.

    In response to this ever mounting concern, the HR Coach Research Institute is pleased to announce the timely release of the HR Quarterly Index Report.

  • Taking Control in Uncertain Times

    The uncertainty of recent times has affected most Australians through falling investment and super portfolios, mortgage stress and job uncertainty. This coupled with the latest Commonwealth Bank – ACCI Business Expectations Survey showing business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in 14 years leaves many of us feeling that the boom of recent years has truly gone bust.

    With so many factors outside of our control, how can the average person own their future?

    The HR Coach Team explores your options for the future in the latest article from the HR Coach Group.

  • QLD Tourism Leader becomes STAR Workplace

    QUEENSLAND’S peak tourism body, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), has been recognised as a STAR Workplace through its participation in the HR Coach national benchmarking STAR Workplace program that identifies excellent employers.

  • Growing National Company Welcomes Six New Offices to Network

    Queensland based people strategy company, HR Coach, has welcomed six new businesses to its growing national network for delivering coaching services to SMEs throughout Australia.

  • Local Business Leader Shares Small Business Solutions

    Brisbane’s very own Louise Broekman, Founder and Director of growing national company HR Coach, will share practical strategic solutions facing SMEs at the inaugural BIG Small Business Solutions Seminar on Monday 1 September at Brisbane Technology Park.  Louise will join an informative panel discussion led by financial advisor and TV Presenter, David Koch to discuss the future of SMEs in Australia based on economic and government trends. She will also wrap up the day’s program by highlighting the importance of integrating employee management into every organisation’s business plan.

  • HR Coach Research Institute Appoints Independent Review Panel

    National hub for business and employment research, the HR Coach Research Institute, has appointed an independent review panel of industry leaders and high profile academic researchers, in conjunction with the launch of its national benchmarking and research project.

  • HR Coach Announces National Expansion and Development Strategy

    Australia's own people strategy company, HR Coach, has recently formalised strategic relationships with key professional service providers nationally, cementing its place as the leading authority on linking people to performance and profit in the SME sector throughout Australia.

  • HR Coach Welcomes Melbourne Metro Representative On Board

    HR Coach is pleased to announce the appointment of Garner Business Solutions as the Territory Representative for the Melbourne Metro area. 

    Louise Broekman, Founder and Director of HR Coach, commented on the growing local and regional need for HR services. “The demand for HR Coach has been extraordinary, but not unexpected. There is a strong market for HR Coaching services and we offer a flexible, affordable business opportunity for individuals who want to own their own business. Regional representatives are an important part of the HR Coach Network to ensure that we are able to continue to meet the demand in the business community for new HR Coaches.”

  • Leading HR Strategist sets the standard

    Louise Broekman, HR strategist and founding Director of Australia's own people strategy company, HR Coach, is leading the way in developing new planning and systems to help SMEs fully utilise their people and develop strong cultures for happy workplaces.

  • Dangerous Curves Ahead- Finding and Keeping Employees

    Click here to read the latest article from HR Coach Founder and Director, Louise Broekman, published by Dynamic Business Magazine. 

  • HR Coach Network Member teams up with Youth InSearch

    HR Coach Network Member, Peoplism, has recently commenced work with Youth Insearch, a Sydney based youth organisation providing young people with the opportunity to change their lives.  

  • HR Coach Recognised in International Women's Day Leadership Awards

    HR Coach would like to congratulate Danielle Peters, HR Coach Network Member and Managing Director of Total HR Solutions, for her recent award at the 13th Annual International Women's Day Leadership Awards.

    Danielle was presented with the Young Business Women's Encouragement Award by Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke in a gala celebration on the Gold Coast.  The International Women's Day is renowned as one of the most prominent women's conventions in the world and the Leadership awards were the highlight of this year's celebrations.  This year's awards were supported by premier organisations including Women at Work, Gold Coast City Council, and Griffith University.

  • HR Coach Announces Appointment of NSW Master Licensees

    HR Coach is pleased to announce the appointment of Master Licensees for the Sydney and Regional NSW Regions. 

    Louise Broekman, Founder and Director of HR Coach commented, “With over 277,000 SME businesses employing staff in NSW, we recognised that it was critical to appoint the most qualified Master Licensees for these regions to meet the increasing demand for HR Coaching services.  Belinda McLean and Stephen Pauley, Managing Partners of HR Focus, and Peter McCleary, Managing Director of HRM Partners, will bring to NSW the integrity, experience and quality of service that are hallmarks of the HR Coach brand.”

  • HR Coach Recognised by Queensland State Government

    HR Coach recently received recognition from the Queensland Department of State Development for their innovative international expansion campaign. HR Coach partnered with the Queensland Government Department of State Development to go global. Through the International Business Cadet Program, HR Coach was able to have representation in Europe.

     

    The Honourable John Mickel, Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations presented Louise Broekman, Managing Director of HR Coach with a certificate of innovation for the company’s efforts in international markets.

  • HR Coach Founder Selected as Telstra Business Women's Award Finalist

    Louise Broekman, Founder and Managing Director of HR Coach, has been selected as a Queensland Finalist in the 2007 Telstra Business Women's Awards.  Louise's contribution to the business community and acheivements in business were recognised in two categories including Business Ownership and Business Innovation.