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SEBN (SOUTH EAST BUSINESS NETWORKS)
WHY NOT JOIN ONE OF OUR NETWORKS IN 2018 Including Manufacturers only events from CEO to Operation and: • Young Leaders • Women in Business • Common Interest Groups
LOOKING FOR LOCAL TALENT?
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ut in a little and get back a lot. Greater Dandenong has a pool of potential talent waiting for you to give them a go. The One Percent Project may be one answer to your recruiting dilemma and provide a life-changing opportunity for the right individual. A ‘jobs rich’ region, Greater Dandenong’s current unemployment rate sits at 10.2 per cent – a positive change compared to 12 per cent three years ago – but still a long way to go to meet the Victorian average of 5.8 per cent. The One Percent Project, developed by the Greater Dandenong Regional Employment Taskforce, encourages all businesses and employers, regardless of their size and industry, to recruit just one per cent of their workforce from jobseekers who need a helping hand into employment. Manager of the South East Business Networks (SEBN), Sandra George, said that one long-term solution was to build
worklocalgreaterdandenong.com.au Register today to: › Place your vacancy on the portal free of charge › Access local job seekers › Search resumes of registered job seekers. For more information contact SEBN on: Ph: 8571 1576 Email: sebn@cgd.vic.gov.au Work Local Greater Dandenong
the capability of our local community to better meet local business and industry demand. ‘Growing our own’ will build our economy and strengthen the region’s business sustainability. The SEBN team hopes to see more local businesses participating in the One Percent Project and leading the way for the rest of Victoria. Taking a streamlined and collaborative approach to tap into the wealth of local talent, the One Percent Project brings together State and local government bodies, service providers, Chisholm TAFE and community organisations to help local employers meet their recruitment needs. Join us to be part of this positive change. Email onepercentproject@cgd.vic. gov.au or call 8571 1550 for further information. The One Percent Project is funded through the Victorian State Government ‘Community Revitalisation’ project. Sources *Small Labour Market Report, March 2018.
Green and lean
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s a nation we’re falling behind in energy efficiency and the uptake of renewable energy, with ABS 2016 data indicating only 40 per cent of small businesses have taken action to improve energy efficiency, as distinct to 75 per cent of large businesses. We all understand the benefits to both the environment and bottom line, so what are the barriers holding businesses back? To best support those who wish to switch to a sustainable energy plan, the City of Greater Dandenong encourages local business to complete a short survey on their energy usage. Take action and complete this brief survey to help us help you. Further information at www.greaterdandenong.com
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