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WINDSOR NONPROFIT SURVEY NO.3 FOR 2009 Like more information to help resolve nonprofit Have employees & volunteers fill out this Survey One of the overall problems faced by nonprofit managers in Australia is a lack of benchmarks. It’s always been difficult to find clear, contemporary information on the issues that enthuse or upset employees and volunteers working across an immense range of nonprofit activities. But help is at hand. This study: Nonprofit Employee & Volunteer Satisfaction – Drivers of Performance and Success is the third and final Windsor survey for 2008-09. It is designed and administered by researchers at QUT, under the direction of Dr Cameron Newton, Senior Lecturer at the Australian Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, We’ve already studied nonprofit operations from managerial and HR viewpoints; now this survey addresses a number of day-to-day issues from the unique perspectives of employees and volunteers. By completing these anonymous, on-line Questionnaires, people working in your nonprofit organisation can contribute invaluable feedback to add to the aggregated bank of responses. The resulting databank will help you become better informed and therefore better able to meet their needs. It’s a win-win situation. We need you to help by:
Naturally, it’s a given that you’ll offer employees and volunteers the time and web access necessary to complete the Survey which we think will take about 15-20 minutes. There are separate entry points to the Questionnaire for paid and non paid workers. The cut off point for responses to Windsor Nonprofit Survey #3: Nonprofit Employee & Volunteer Satisfaction – Drivers of Performance and Success will be 9th October 2009.
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WINDSOR SMART HOUR TRAINING – OFF AT GALLOP Facilitated by the Principal of Elite PA’s, Tanya Battel, Windsor’s first fabulous, absolutely free Among those who were there to enjoy a Club breakfast and to learn all they could about managing time and deadlines in a busy work environment were Windsor CEO Dylys Bertelsen, Kristen Funnell and Rebekah Pollard, also from Windsor and representatives from a group of client companies. Participants included: Tamara Ryan – Australian Publishing Association, Sandra Horsfall – St Vincent de Paul, Rebecca Kok – Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy Inc., Stephanie Angus – HLB Mann Judd, Kate Cobb – Linkwater, Jenny Ashton – Indigenous Business Australia and Lisa Freckelton from Evans and Peck The next Windsor Smart Hour breakfast session The topic is First Impressions and this Polo Club breakfast training In case you don’t remember the details, here they are again…
There are now only 5 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS SESSION. Book now by ringing Rebekah at Windsor Recruitment on 3211 0001.
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WINDSOR RECRUITMENT
Unni Kesavan (National Manager, Credit and Portfolio Management), Jenny Ashton, Kellie Hind (Assistant Manager, Credit and Portfolio Management), and Rebekah Pollard (Windsor Recruitment Consultant). Congratulations to Windsor Temp of the Month
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WINDSOR CEO LUNCH Each month, Windsor CEO Dylys Bertelsen invites a handful of colleagues from the nonprofit sector to join her for lunch at the Brisbane Polo Cub. These relaxed and informal lunchtime sessions give the CEO’s who attend, a chance to sit down, socialize and talk with peers about issues that - while they may vary from business to business- are often unique to the community sector. Executives who regularly attend the Polo Club CEO Luncheons tell us they gain far more from this convivial two-hour session than they ‘ever do’ from more formal seminars they’re obliged to attend.
The Windsor August CEO lunch was held at the Brisbane Polo Club on 6th August. Here Nigel Harris Executive Director, Mater Foundation and Jo Barraket Associate Professor from QUT - Centre for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies enjoy the chance to discuss experiences in common from their work in the nonprofit sector.
Royal Flying Doctor Service, Chief Executive Officer Nino DiMarco, Windsor Senior Consultant Fiona Hackett, Montrose Access, Chief Executive Officer Darrel Bourke, PresCare Chief Executive Officer, Ray Tuttle and Archdiocesan Development Fund General Manager, Andrew Musial at the Windsor CEO lunch at Brisbane Polo Club, August 6. |
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Windsor Survey This survey comprises Stage 2 in a benchmarking project that aims to capture vital information about a variety of issues impacting nonprofit organisations and their managers in Australia. Consequently, the same set of questions that were answered a year ago, have been re-addressed in this latest study that aggregates anonymous responses from 63 participants. Primarily, our respondents were fulltime CEO’s operating in the health and community care areas. Mostly male, aged between 40 and 59, approximately half of the respondents are tertiary qualified, with over 50% having worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 10 years. Measured against the 2007/08 survey, the most recent results revealed some interesting trends. Study the complete report prepared by the research team at the Australian Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at Queensland University of Technology, under the leadership of Senior Lecturer, Dr Cameron Newton.
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Windsor SmartHour Breakfast Training Windsor SmartHour Breakfast Training is an initiative that’s overflowing with positives. High-value and remarkably simple, it works like his: Each month, Windsor will organise two SmartHour breakfasts which take place on different days, Clients companies are invited to nominate one – only one – individual to take part in each breakfast session. Held in the Governors Room at the Brisbane Polo Club:
What will they be doing? Impressive win-win outcomes
Same person each month? Different people? It’s up to you. If you want to know more, get the schedule or begin booking in your best people, give the Windsor Temp desk a call on 3211 0001 now
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The Windsor Recruitment Nonprofit Board Attitudes and Effectiveness Results are in from this study – the second in its series of three surveys to investigate various aspects of the nonprofit sector - that Windsor is undertaking in conjunction with research teams at QUT School of Business. CLICK HERE to read the Summary of this study that has been prepared by research leader Dr Cameron Newton, Senior Lecturer at the Australian Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at Queensland University of Technology. If your work involves you in the nonprofit sector and you would like access to the full study, please contact Windsor CEO Dylys Bertelsen on 07 3211 0211 to arrange for your copy.
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Making golf payWindsor’s Charity Golf Day 2008 came to a happy culmination last week at an informal morning tea held in the Windsor Boardroom. The purpose was to hand over cheques to both co-beneficiaries – Deaf Services Queensland and Red Cross Australia. Happily on hand, ready to give their cheques a duly warm welcome were the Executive Director Australian Red Cross Greg Goebel, the CEO of Deaf Services Queensland and Deaf Children Australia Damien Lacey and Bobbie Blackson Chairman of DSQ. The get-together, catered by Lori Sexton who was Events Manager for this year’s Windsor Charity Golf Day was also attended by John Hibbert from Red Cross, Heather Lawnton and Angelo Toscano from DSQ along with Lori and Senior Consultant Varina Taylor from Windsor (who took these lovely photos).
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Windsor Temps take on new polish For over 20 years, Career Management consultant Audrey Page has been helping companies and individuals to plan careers and implement positive change. This week, the company’s Jane Briggs featured as the keynote speaker addressing the Windsor Temp Team professional development evening that was held in the Adelaide Street Boardroom on Monday 21 October. From all reports, Jane’s lively discussion of the topic ‘Corporate Presentation and Grooming’ captivated the eighteen guests who attended - 17 women and one (very resolute) man Shelley Stevenson, who is Windsor’s Section Manager of the Temporary Division, reported that the evening was ‘a wonderful success’. ‘It was quite amazing,’ Shelley said ‘that each person left saying how helpful they’d found Jane’s information on topics such as Complementing your Body Type and Looking Polished ‘ ‘Even those of us who have worked in the corporate world for some time were able to pick up some tips.’ Windsor staff who attended confessed that part of the attraction was the fabulous, mostly home-cooked supper provided by building ‘housemate’ Café La Plaz. Thanking the Windsor Temp Team Consultants, Finance Director Manouri, HR Manager Frances and Consultant Deborah Emery for their contribution to the session’s success, Shelley said that the next professional development evening for the Temp Team was already in planning and would focus on the topic of ‘Networking’.
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The Mater Foundation’s Annual Gala Spring Fashion Parade Consultants from Windsor flocked to the Mater Hill for the Mater Foundation's annual Gala Spring Fashion Parade last Wednesday 17 September Benefitting Ovarian Cancer Research at the Mater Medical Research Institute, this is a traditionally bright and brilliant happening that has come to herald the end of the winter for Mater supporters in Brisbane. Fiona Hackett, Executive Consultant – Fundraising added: ‘The Windsor team enjoys supporting this annual event. It’s always fun and provides an opportunity to catch up with clients in a social setting.’ Models - real women of all ages and shapes – showed the beautiful new Spring fashions to full advantage. But the real head turners were the glorious and glamorous hats and headwear. They certainly kept all minds above the waistline so that attendees could indulge in a seriously decadent morning tea of croissants, cheesecakes and chocolates. Then came the reality check – as the Mater Foundation educated its audience on contemporary research into ovarian cancer. ‘Of course, I enjoyed watching the lovely ladies. But this was informative and focused us on the real purpose of the parade – fundraising for further research to save women’s lives,’ said Windsor Consultant David Golden Joining the Windsor complement for the event were Director of Development at the Australian Lung Foundation, Margaret Goody and Kirsty Graham, Director of Development at Youngcare. Both said they were delighted to forget the office for a couple of hours for some fashion, friends, food and fun and to help bring attention to vital medical research. ‘That’s a winning combination for anyone!’ said Windsor CEO Dylys Bertelsen, whose generous support of the raffles won her two Silent Auction prizes and helped add extra funds to the research effort.
The beautiful bevy from Windsor who attended the Mater Gala last week are from left: (standing) Dani, Fiona, Dylys (in red) Kristen, Mel, Fran (in black and white) Shelley and Vanessa. Seated in front are Wendy (left) and Anne. And that’s David peeking through from the back.
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Windsor stalwarts tackle Riverwalk 2008Held on Sunday 14 September, at Orleigh Park, West End, Riverwalk is a 6km charity walk that was undertaken this year by Kristen, Anne, Steve and Nigel to show Windsor support of this fundraising venture. Riverwalk is one of Queensland's longest running charity fundraising events that dates back 25 years to 1983. The Discovery Foundation event was originally started by a small group of parents dedicated to raising funds for the organisation, who would then distribute funds to families for specialised therapies and equipment as and when required. With the support base for individual families growing, regular donors to the organisation began requesting that their donations be allocated specifically to a particular family. Approval of this action created the first charitable organisation in Australia that guaranteed 100% of monies raised for a brain injured person are dedicated solely to the needs of that person. Orleigh Park was not the original venue but was chosen as a wheelchair friendly location that would absorb large numbers of participants as the venture grew. Traditionally, the event has been held on the last Sunday in July. But, with the introduction of Brain Injury Awareness Week in Queensland, the event will now be held annually on the second Sunday in September.
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Windsor’s 2008 Temp Team get-together Held at the Windsor Recruitment Board Room at 232 Adelaide Street, on 8 August this low key get-together provided a good opportunity for Windsor Temps to get together, swap work experiences and meet some new friends. Consultants from the Temp Desk were there too, along with Deborah and Anne from the Permanent Placement Team and of course Windsor CEO Dylys Bertelsen. The main purpose of this informal evening was to take the chance to thank temps for their hard work and for being such excellent ambassadors for Windsor. In return, the temps offered feedback and talked about the sorts of information they would find useful in their jobs. After delicious hot and cold refreshments, it was Lucky Door Prize time – and the beneficiaries of that were Ingrid who carried off a bottle of bubbly and Shirley who won a $50 voucher to spend at Myer. A great night and good networking opportunity with more of the teambuilding and support that makes the Windsor Temp team such a good prospect for any office professional looking for a viable alternative to a permanent job.
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Here’s lookin’ at ya, Kid Windsor Recruitment Senior Executive Consultant (Fundraising) Fiona Hackett reportedly stole the show when she whipped up a riveting powerpoint presentation for the Fundraising Institute of Australia’s (FIA) professional breakfast at Brisbane’s Victoria Park Golf Club on 8 July. With years of experience in recruiting and special expertise in nonprofit placements at the senior level, Fiona was well equipped to advise her audience. She offered insights onto the current state of employment levels in the nonprofit arena, talked about the most wanted jobs and the particular skill sets that candidates need to win those wanted jobs. Then, right at the end of your presentations, Fiona unleashed the Big Ten. Ten tips on how to make the moves that will fast track your way up the ladder in the nonprofit industry. Anyone who missed that expose and would like to benefit from Fiona’s advice, should ring her for a talk at Windsor Recruitment on 3211 0001.
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Almost famous Windsor Recruitment’s Executive team leader and nonprofit specialist Karen Pitman was thrilled to attend last week’s Kim Walters Think Pink breast cancer fundraising luncheon. Karen was there as the special guest of CareerOne’s dynamic online marketing duo Phil Ward and Katie Middleton. Close to three hundred other Brisbane bizoids turned up to dine at the Sebel Citygate to collectively add a further $20,000 to breast cancer research funding.
Thinking Pink are Karen Pitman, Phil Ward and Katie Middleton.
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Windsor launches 1st Nonprofit Survey
Windsor Recruitment upheld its own traditions but broke new ground when it released results last week from the first in its planned series of three surveys of the nonprofit industry in Australia that it will undertake in 2008. Under the direction of Dr Cameron Newton, Senior Research Fellow from the Australian Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at Queensland University of Technology, the draft Surveys of Human Resource Management in Nonprofit Organisations was initially trialled with 10 CEO’s who graciously provided feedback to ensure all questions were relevant and appropriate. Ultimately, 350 of these Windsor Recruitment/QUT questionnaires were circulated online to Managers and CEO’s from nonprofit organisations. From 78 responses received, 81% were from Queensland and 6% from New South Wales. These derived mainly from organisations involved in the health and community sectors with half the sample employing between 10 and 500 people. Annual turnover fell somewhere between $1 million and $25 million. Results of this initial Windsor Nonprofit Survey were released at a lunchtime function at the Brisbane Polo Club. Among over 30 guests who attended were representatives from The Australian Lung Foundation, Ozcare, RFDS, Wesley research, Blue Care, RCH Foundation, Boystown, DSQ and the Mater Foundation among many others.
The major goals of the study were to capture up-to-the-minute information relating to:
Managers who responded to the survey were fairly evenly matched by gender.
It appeared that a wide range of benefits was available to managers in their nonprofit roles.
It’s worthy of note that many of the managers who had changed employers had accepted salaries lower than they had before. The primary causes that individuals gave for working in the nonprofit industry were:
Reasons given by managers who had left the nonprofit industry during the prior year were:
Overall, nonprofit managers reported quite high levels of satisfaction with their job and their entitlements. Least satisfaction was associated with:
The next Windsor Recruitment Survey to be held in the second half of 2008 will assess issue related to nonprofit governance. The third and final Windsor Recruitment nonprofit Survey for the year will capture information relating to nonprofit employees and volunteers. Each survey will be run annually to track issues and performance over time.
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More than 12,000 Australian children will be homeless and hundreds of thousands of other families won’t be able to celebrate Christmas at all this year It’s been a devil of a year for so many Queenslanders. The number of homeless and severely impoverished who need help 365 days a year has grown. But there’s also the new poor. Proud ‘battlers’ who have done it very hard in 2008 – often in ways that we – with our secure homes, jobs and families – can’t even begin to imagine. So, we would like to invite you to join the team at Windsor as we count our blessings this Christmas and give thanks by offering some festive joy to those less fortunate. We hope that you will dig deep to help us to provide gifts to brighten the lives of men, women and children this Christmas. Here’s how you do it:
Clients who donate to the Mission Australia Christmas Tree in this way will be acknowledged on the Windsor website. Thank you and may you and yours be blessed for your generosity this Christmas and throughout the coming year.
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TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE CHRISTMAS BREAK Have you organised temps to replace regular staff who are still on holidays when your business reopens? The Windsor Recruitment Temp Desk can provide quality business support staff with sought-after skills and experience for both temporary and contract assignments. Ring your Consultant or Windsor’s Manager of Business Support, Shelley Stevenson on (07) 3211 0001.
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Temps Christmas party good value Serious fun was had by all at the ‘Green and Red themed Temp Xmas Party Held at Windsor Recruitment last week. In deference to current economic constraints, we kept it simple. But that certainly didn’t detract from the hilarity of the event. There was eating, drinking (orange juice of course!) and traditional festive merriment aplenty. Staff and guests shared laughs over Thieving Secret Santa and we even tried to limbo. (Now, that was a sight to gladden sore eyes!) Paula Eccles won the Best Dressed competition for her doggy Santa hat. Yes, it was really one for a dog but displayed with great chic by her Xmas tinsel scarf. Everyone agreed that it was a great chance to get to know each other better and for our Windsor temps to network. There were even a few new friendships begun… At Windsor, we’re looking forward to a strong year in 2009 for the Temp Section.
PARTY OF THE SEASON: Three great reasons to celebrate at Windsor Last Thursday evening 6 November, it was party time at Windsor Recruitment as a large assortment of well-wishers came together for a high-spirited, three strand celebration. Cocktails and conversation flowed as long-standing and new clients, present and past staff and candidates, suppliers, friends and other supporter crowded the Windsor Boardroom against a beautiful backdrop of palms and roses. The first auspicious occasion on the agenda was Windsor’s 9th anniversary in business. In today’s rock ‘n roll business climate, that’s certainly something worth rejoicing over and CEO Dylys Bertelsen was jubilant: ‘We’re turning 9; we’re alive, we’re vibrant, we’re growing and we’re certainly now a recognisable force in the Brisbane marketplace,’ she said in her short speech. But Windsor was also celebrating another, more tangible milestone that gave emphasis to the positive and upbeat mood. Dylys Bertelsen also revealed that earlier in the week Windsor had considerably expanded its operation by taking up space in newly refurbished premises adjacent to its original practice. These lovely refurbished offices now accommodate the growing Windsor Executive arm so that the Windsor Group is the sole occupier of Floor 4 of the lovely old heritage building at 232 Adelaide Street. The third reason to get together for cocktails was definitely more predictable. In that, Windsor succeeded typically with a glam gathering that launched the festive season with typical style and verve.
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Windsor hosts Sex & the City red carpet fundraiser
When Windsor Recruitment recently announced to clients, candidates and staff that it was hosting a red carpet premiere of the eagerly awaited Sex & the City movie, all 60 seats sold out in a matter of days.
Exactly ten years after the first episode of this TV series arrived on Brisbane TV screens, a preview copy of the long awaited movie was screened on June 6 in the Blue Room Cinema at Baroona Road Rosalie.
With ‘New York glamour’ the dress code of the evening, a dazzle of raffles and door prizes, cocktails and eats, guests at the gala occasion enjoyed a very pleasant evening
But the real winners of the event, hosted by Windsor, were the homeless and disadvantaged people of Fortitude Valley” all proceeds were donated to the Mission Australia Café One on Wickham project.
Providing needy, inner-city people with low-priced food, counselling, advice, companionship and referral to a range of special social services, Café One on Wickham has so far not attracted any government funding.
So the sum that Windsor Recruitment was able to add to its dwindling coffers will help make a difference to its marginalised clientele through the cold winter months ahead.
If you’d like to spare a thought - and a few dollars – for Brisbane’s disadvantaged ‘street people’, you can make your donation by contacting Mission Australia through its website on www.missionaustralia.com.au
Nothing brings people together like Sex & the City.
Sixty guests attended the premiere of the super chicflick when Windsor Recruitment hosted a fundraiser for Mission Australia last week. Among those present were representations from organisations as diverse as the Australian Lung Foundation and Tarong Energy; Red Cross and the Department of Housing, RACQ and Spiritus.
COMING UP…
Writing Resumes That Work
A lively mini workshop and get-together
for Windsor Recruitment registered office professionals & temps
Tuesday 30 October 2007
| Date: | Tuesday 30 October 2007 |
| Time: | 5:15pm for a 5:30 start & 6:30pm finish. |
| Venue: | Boardroom at Windsor Recruitment Level 4, 232 Adelaide Street, Brisbane 4000 |
Of all the FAQ's we get, this is the most often heard:
"I want to know how to construct the sort of resume & cover letter
that will get me interviews for the jobs I want"
We've heard what you're saying - and couldn't agree more.
A clear, well written resume and cover letter is the key that will open
doors for you.
Once you know how to do it, putting them together is not difficult.
| Special Guest: | Annie Cerone 'Resume By Design' |
| Her Topic: | Marketing YOU by Writing Effective Cover Letters and Resumes |
A resume specialist who runs a busy company 'Resume by Design',
Annie will give you all the most up-to-date info on what to write, how to
set it out and
the best ways to sell yourself to a welcoming market.
Here are the details again:
| Date: | Tuesday 30 October 2007 |
| Time: | 5:15pm for a 5:30 start & 6:30pm finish. |
| Venue: | Boardroom at Windsor Recruitment Level 4, 232 Adelaide Street, Brisbane 4000 |
| RSVP: | by Friday 19 October to shannon@windsor-recruitment.com |
Nibbles and drinks will be provided.
Windsor Recruitment Charity Golf Day
It was the night before Windsor's first ever Charity Golf Day. Dylys and crew spent more than a few wakeful and uneasy hours as the wind howled and the rain continued to bucket down. September in Queensland? This couldn't be happening.
Sure enough, sunrise chased the unseasonal downpour away although the wind was obstinate and stuck around all day to gust at the golf balls.
But it was enough.
It may not have been perfect weather but it certainly didn't dampen the
enthusiasm of everyone who turned out at Indooroopilly Golf Club to back
Windsor Recruitment in its support of admirable nonprofits Deaf Services
Queensland and Montrose Access.
What amazed everyone was the minimal effect that the malicious wind had on the scores of the truly committed golfers like Team RACQ who came home with a score of 54.5 to win the day.
They were closely tagged by second place getters Zupps Mitsubishi with a 55.85, ABN Amro Morgans in third possie on 59.75 and Bentley MRI home fourth with a score of 60.
Sadly - but hardly unexpectedly - no-one managed to clout that elusive hole-in-one to drive off in the Series 3, Mitsubishi VR-X 380 sedan.
Tristan Ahlholm (ABN Amro Morgans) won the longest drive; Anne Ring (Troijka) hit straightest and Steve McPharlin came closest to the pin.
On the social side, Karrina King from Kings Bloodstock was named 'Best Dressed Female' while a decidedly modest Shane O'Connell from Unidel was finally convinced to accept his gong for the "Best Dressed Man of the Day."
The raffles were a rage - thanks to the generosity of clients and friends who donated heaps of good things from a holiday to beer to day spa pampering.
Winners Are Grinners
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RACQ |
ZUPPS |
ABN Amro Morgan |
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The photographer was Robert Shakespeare.
Thanks to all our supporters
Windsor wants to express thanks and appreciation to all the companies who sponsored and supported its inaugural Charity Golf Day on 5 September, 2007.
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A big thankyou for the generous support of sponsors
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The BeneficiariesDeaf Services QueenslandDeaf Services Queensland congratulates all the team at Windsor Recruitment for hosting a Charity Golf Day at Indooroopilly Golf Club. The hard work paid off with welcome funds raised to support vital services for Deaf and hard of hearing people throughout Queensland. Thank you to all the sponsors and supporters who made the day possible and for your commitment to the deaf community. Although rained threatened to dampen spirits it was and a very enjoyable day of golf for everybody who attended.
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MontroseAccessMontroseAccess is truly thankful for the support of Windsor Recruitment. Windsor is an organisation which recognises that the demands placed on not-for-profits are only met through the generosity of the business community and charity of individuals. By raising funds at the recent charity golf day, Windsor Recruitment and the players of the day have provided much needed resources for young Queenslanders with physical disabilities. MontroseAccess relies on the support and encouragement from our community to continue to serve these people and their families throughout their (often) limited lifetime. We are proud to be associated with Windsor Recruitment and look forward to further fun golf days in the future!
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Photos provided by Robert Shakespeare
robshake@bigpond.net.au
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"The Windsor Charity Golf Day was a wonderful way to get together with clients, have fun and support two very worthy causes." Dylys Bertelsen
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Windsor Charity Golf Day
Representatives from both beneficiary organisations, MontroseAccess and Deaf Services Queensland attended a low-key morning tea in the Windsor Boardroom on Monday 22 October.
Cheques were presented by Windsor Recruitment CEO Dylys Bertelsen to MontroseAccess Marketing Manager Martha Saw and to the General Manager Deaf Services Queensland, Brett Casey.
Conversation centred squarely on fundraising activities, including Windsor’s plans to stage a second successful Charity Golf Day in 2008.
“Although we’ve been assured that we did very well for first-timers,” Dylys Bertelsen said “we also learned a lot. Next year, we’ll start organising the event earlier and will surely be able to add even more value to The Day.”
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For MontroseAccess Marketing Manager Martha Saw, it was an opportune time to get together and discuss golf day operations since MontroseAccess was staging its own golf day in the week following this meeting. |
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General Manager Deaf Services Queensland, Brett Casey was all smiles as he accepted the Golf Day cheque from Dylys Bertelsen and in turn presented her with a plaque of appreciation from his organisation. |
Candidates get an edge through Windsor Mini-Workshop
A lively mini workshop and get-together for office professionals held by Windsor Recruitment after work last Tuesday was “really useful” according those who were there.
After a lively meet-n-mingle plus a chance to sample some of the goodies provided by the ‘140 on Creek’ coffee shop and café bar, trainer Annie Cerone swept into action.
In an interactive format, peppered by innumerable questions the Director of ‘Resume by Design’ bombarded the audience with all the hot tips on resume and cover letter layout, content, presentation and more.
“This is all about marketing YOU” she explained as she convinced everyone there to take a fresh look at this most powerful of selling tools. “Think objectively: think laterally and think quality,” she exhorted the audience. And they did.
As they left, chattering excitedly and clutching copious notes and handouts, it was hard to find a single person who wasn’t intent on rushing back to update his/her resume.
Natalie Moloney, who organized the information session, says that she would like to hear suggestions from other job hunters as to which mini-workshop topics they’d be interested in exploring in 2008. You can email her on natalie@windsor-recruitment.com with your ideas.
Windsor men get it all off for charity
Windsor Recruitment Consultants Nigel Ziegler and Gilles Larif didn’t hesitate when asked to asked to ‘be brave and shave for a cure’ in the Brisbane Mall last Friday.
Both men bravely submitted to radical No.1 cuts as a very personal way of contributing to the Leukaemia Foundations annual ‘World’s Biggest Shave’ fundraiser.
The men were aided and abetted by four other Consultants Helen McNelley, Frances Harney, Kirsty Bruce and Fiona Hackett who all opted to colour.
Windsor Consultant and talented amateur photographer Varina Taylor, was there to record it all for posterity.
The Windsor group took its place on the stage outside Myer in the Brisbane Mall to the appreciative applause of several hundred lunchtime onlookers.
‘They couldn’t miss us,’ said spokesperson Frances Harney ‘half a dozen of us, up there, bright, brave and bushy-tailed, outfitted in our white Windsor polo shirts.’
Fran said it was a fun experience ‘and very worthwhile too since we’re able to give around $600 to the Leukaemia Foundation.’
If you want to help fund research to find a cure for Leukaemia, you too
can make a donation by clicking on the foundation’s website at www.worldsgreatestshave.com
Coffers will still be open until Friday, March 28.
Smartly arrayed in their smart Windsor whites, volunteers for the Leukaemia Foundation’s 2008 Shave for a Cure – from left Kirsty Bruce, Fiona Hackett, Frances Harney, Nigel Ziegler (behind), Helen McNelley and Gilles Larif. |
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Windsor Consultant, the irrepressible Gilles Larif before and after his brave shave at the Leukaemia Foundation’s fundraiser. |
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Don’t you think it suits him? Nigel Ziegler shows off his cool new look after losing his locks for the Leukaemia Foundation’s ‘Shave for a Cure’ promotion. |
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