Bendigo Business Stories

Join our host, Dr. Geraldine Kennett from La Trobe Business School, as she delves into the critical topic of building a resilient workforce with Glenn Dashwood, formerly Head of Operations at the Portable Long Service Leave Authority and current Director of Dashwood Road. In this episode, they explore effective people strategies to attract and retain top talent in the Loddon Campaspe region.

Glenn shares his extensive experience in managing both large and small teams across various sectors, highlighting the importance of using people properly to succeed. He emphasises the need for a well-defined people strategy and implementation plan, and the significance of understanding the specific roles and skills required within a business.

Discover practical insights on workforce planning, the benefits of remote work, and the critical role of leadership in fostering a cohesive team. Glenn also discusses the importance of regular one-on-one meetings and providing recognition to motivate staff, especially in remote settings.

Learn about the value of ongoing training and development, tapping into external resources like HR consultants, and leveraging networks such as Be.Bendigo to support your business growth. Glenn's advice on dealing with underperforming staff and aligning team members with the organisation's goals provides valuable takeaways for any business leader.

This season is proudly supported by the Victorian Government.

ABOUT OUR HOST DR. GERALDINE KENNET

Geraldine Kennett is the Associate Dean Academic Partnerships at La Trobe Business School, responsible for leading the School’s engagement with academic, community and industry partners. Geraldine has specialist expertise in leading, managing and growing sustainable not-for-profit organisations, in particular organisations with complex stakeholders and education outcomes.

ABOUT BE.BENDIGO

Every successful community has a strong and growing business community.

Be.Bendigo exists to provide a range of information, support and programs to assist, develop and grow our Greater Bendigo business community. We are a member-based organisation with a commitment to developing our business so that we can continue to add value for our members, partners and stakeholders.

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