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Navigating Flexible Work Requests in Aged Care

Navigating Flexible Work Requests in Aged Careby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 09/09/2025

Flexible work is increasingly important to attract and retain aged care workers. Here's how to balance requests with service needs.

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Navigating Flexible Work Requests in Aged Care

Common Pitfalls in Aged Care Onboarding – and How to Avoid Them

Common Pitfalls in Aged Care Onboarding – and How to Avoid Themby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 01/07/2025

Six common onboarding mistakes in aged care, and how to avoid them to improve retention.

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Common Pitfalls in Aged Care Onboarding – and How to Avoid Them

Creating a Positive Workplace Culture in Community Care

Creating a Positive Workplace Culture in Community Careby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 14/05/2025

Four ways community care organisations can build and sustain a positive workplace culture.

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Creating a Positive Workplace Culture in Community Care

Proactive Measures to Protect Wellbeing in Aged Care

Proactive Measures to Protect Wellbeing in Aged Careby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 10/09/2023

The 2023-24 Federal Budget and its implications for aged care organisations from an HR and Employee Relations perspective.

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Proactive Measures to Protect Wellbeing in Aged Care

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