The Making it Work: Framework for Remote Rural Workforce Stability, released in 2019, provides a strategic approach to addressing workforce challenges in remote and rural communities. Developed through international collaboration involving experts from various regions, the framework identifies nine key strategic elements categorised into three main tasks: Plan, Recruit, and Retain. Key Components: Conditions for […]
Wide Bay Community Connector for skilled workers in Bundaberg Welcome to Bundaberg is an initiative of NGO Wide Bay Kids in response to the growing number of people moving to the region. You have likely come across our community resources; website, app, podcast or the annual magazine you can pick up at local council facilities,
Terms of Use “Welcome to Bundaberg” invites open dialogue with visitors. We value diverse perspectives and encourage discussions on our various platforms, including social media. However, it’s essential to note that our social media channels primarily serve to provide accessible and engaging community information, rather than for lodging formal requests or feedback to us. For
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How to retain highly skilled people in your business? Here is a story, one I’m sure that may sound familiar to many of you who are recruiting highly skilled, hard to find people from outside your region. You find the perfect candidate, let’s call them Anita. Anita ticks all the boxes, just one problem, Anita
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Recommended Community Priorities The community plays a vital role in attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. Here are some ways the community can come together and contribute to this: Create a Belonging Community Culture: Foster a sense of belonging within the community by promoting inclusivity, diversity, and a welcoming environment. Embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds and
In 2019 while working in the health and education sector I started studying an MBA. A few years in I found myself writing a research project on the attraction and retention of skilled workers to regional areas. Before finishing my research I started working in the community service sector and my research took a turn
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Do you want to attract more skilled people to Bundaberg? Do you want these new people to stay living and working in the region? When I speak to business owners and leaders this is what they tell me. They are struggling to find skilled people to move to the region and when they do they
https://youtu.be/BYbNWK3Hff8 What is Welcome to Bundaberg? Welcome to Bundaberg aims to help local businesses and industry attract and retain their new resident hires. From primary and secondary research conducted in 2021-2023 we have developed an Attraction and Retention Framework especially for Bundaberg. We know that during the first 12 months people are adjusting to change
The Evidence is Clear In 2019 while working in the health and education sector I started studying an MBA. A few years in I found myself writing a research project on the attraction and retention of skilled workers to regional areas. Before finishing my research I started working in the community service sector and my
