Staff retention is a serious concern for many employers. Losing a valued employee is both costly and disruptive. Recruitment is not the only cost involved. There are hidden costs because it takes the average employee about three months to get up to speed in a new job.

You’ve just landed that dream job and now it is time to resign from your current position. Resigning from a job can be very stressful for all involved, and it is important, particularly in a small city like Toowoomba, to do so with dignity. After all, you never know when you will come across your former supervisor or colleagues again, or need a reference from them!

With the recent news that Toowoomba has one of the lowest unemployment rates – 3.7% - in Queensland ABS Labour Force Survey 2015 we are reminded how fortunate we are to live in this wonderful city. Toowoomba Regional Council has recently launched a new slogan for the region “Rich Traditions, Bold Ambitions”, along with bright and bold branding, and while the rich traditions are alive and well, the bold ambitions are more evident than ever before.