News & Events Archive

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: Decide who will be your lucky recipient(s) – man, woman or child. For children, nominate boy or girl. Age groups: 10-4, 5-9, 10-14. For youth, think 15-19 & 20-24. Use your imagination to select some really joyful gifts. Or, consider the idea of vouchers! Wrap your present in cellophane (so it can be matched to a suitable recipient) And to absolutely sure, please attach a tag that says who it’s for and what it is. You can bring your gifts to Windsor. Or let us know so we can arrange to collect donations up to and including Friday 19 December. 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. 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.

TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION FOR ALL YOUR GOOD WORK IN 2008 WINDSOR TEMP TEAM CONSULTANTS REQUEST THE PRESENCE OF ALL STAR TEMPS AT A FABULOUS  CHRISTMAS PARTY ON DECEMBER 5   Enjoy a night of net-working and Christmas cheer This is a Christmas themed party so please dress in red and/or green. Those who’d like to play Thieving Christmas Santa please bring a $5 ‘Secret Santa’   Date: Friday 5th December, 2008 Time: 5:30pm till 7pm Venue: Windsor Recruitment Offices, Boardroom Level 4, 232 Adelaide Street, Brisbane   Drinks and Nibbles will be provided We hope to see you there! RSVP 1st December 2008 If you’re interested in attending this event please contact Pat Gilding, Temp Team Administrator on 3211 0001 or pat@windsor-recruitment.com by Monday 1st December, 2008.       In past months, we’ve all been inundated with floods of words. Everyone – it seems – is an expert on what’s about to happen economically. The world is overflowing with advice on what we should all do to avoid or offset disaster in business. So much tumult: so many contradictions. But at Windsor we’re sailing lean and lithe into 2009. Buoyed by hope and the sincere belief that we will succeed, we’re sharing that great forcemultiplier – optimism. Our faith is lodged in a simple sentence produced by writer Ben Jonson (1573- 1637) over 400 years ago. He wrote: ‘Surround yourself with the best people’. And when he did, Jonson unwittingly laid down the most resilient of all principles of business survival. Ex US Secretary of State Colin Powell, now from the American Success Institute, sees it this way: ‘Organization doesn’t really accomplish anything. Plans don’t accomplish anything, either. Theories of management don’t much matter. Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved. Only by attracting the best people will you accomplish great deeds’ This is very much the philosophy on which all Windsor service is based. And since it’s also the way we structure our own company, we know how it works. ‘Best people’ are generally the most appropriately qualified and experienced. But with that added dimension of optimism, energy, creativity and high tensile strength it takes to prosper. Shining with intelligence and judgment, intuition and integrity, these people of generous spirit wholeheartedly champion their company, often working against serious odds to achieve its goals. Taking their work – but rarely themselves – seriously, our best people not only find the glass ‘half full’ but can rejoice in the fact that they have a glass. Take hope that in 2009, Windsor will continue to locate ‘best people’ for you so that your company can go forward propelled by the vital people-energy that can power it to success. We wish you and your family a safe New Year that brims with attainable dreams. Dylys Bertelsen and the team at Windsor

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. Our big wish is that more of our very valued candidates will come along to the fabulous networking and professional development evenings that we have planned. Watch this space for dates. Kind Regards and Merry Christmas to everyone. Shelley Stevenson Manager - Business Support        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. ‘It’s so we can sneak into the festive season ahead of the rest … and be the first to wish all of the friends of Windsor a happy, safe and joyful Christmas and New Year,’ Dylys said. In that, Windsor succeeded typically with a glam gathering that launched the festive season with typical style and verve. Craig Templeman, Executive Officer, Air Freight Council of Queensland Ltd., Windsor CEO Dylys Bertelsen and Senior Windsor Consultant Dani Elwood. Keith Sargent, HR Manager, Unidel, Windsor Executive’s Fiona Hackett and Garry Sydes, QLD State Manager, Hamburg Germany SUD Click here for more information

 

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

1ST PRIZE	2ND PRIZE	3RD PRIZE	4th PRIZE
RACQ	ZUPPS	ABN Amro Morgan	Bentley MRI
Team RACQ won the day with a score of 54.5	2nd place getters Zupps. The ladies are Rebecca and Victoria Lingard - Dylys' daughters.	ANB Amro Morgan came in 3rd with a score of 59.75	Fourth prize went to the team from Bentley MRI for a round 60

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.

Gold Sponsor

Sponsors

A big thankyou for the generous support of sponsors whose logos appear above and to those
whose names are listed below.

Advertising Energy Bentley MRI Deaf Services Queensland (Beneficiary and supporter) ECOLAB Evans & Peck Firstcolumn Consultants ICTC Society Kings Bloodstock Metricon MontroseAccess and MontroseAccess Clubs (Beneficiary and supporter) Moroccan Spices Personalised Plates Queensland Prescare Salpac Thrifty Troika Unidel

 

The Beneficiaries Deaf Services Queensland Deaf 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. Heather Lawton Fundraising Development Manager Deaf Services Queensland www.deafservicesqld.org.au

 

MontroseAccess MontroseAccess 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! Martha Saw Marketing Manager MontroseAccess www.montroseaccess.org.au

Photos provided by Robert Shakespeare
robshake@bigpond.net.au

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AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR….

"The Windsor Charity Golf Day was a wonderful way to get together with clients, have fun and support two very worthy causes." Dylys Bertelsen

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.

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.

Windsor Consultant, the irrepressible Gilles Larif before and after his brave shave at the Leukaemia Foundation’s fundraiser.

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.