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At NORTEC, we
acknowledge the
value of work in
creating a healthy,
vibrant community.
That’s why we
strive to create
opportunities and
inspire futures for
our local jobseekers
by truly listening
to understand
and seeking real
solutions for
both jobseekers
and employers
in our region.
We offer a range of recruitment services,
including commercial labour hire and Australian
Government funded no-fee recruitment services.
Our Disability Employment Services division are
a special team at NORTEC who assist persons
with a disability into meaningful employment.
Usually it only takes a few minor modifications
(which we can assist with) to enable jobseekers
to work happily and reap the benefits that work
can bring, not just financially but emotionally
and physically – and their employer reaps the
benefit of a loyal employee!

For more information on staffing
or assistance in finding work, call
NORTEC on 1800 667 832 or visit

www.nortecltd.com.au
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Be a Positive Force in your Workplace
Attitudes are catchy – whether good
or bad. Here’s how you can contribute
and be a beacon of positivity in your
workplace:
1.
First Step - Awareness
Sometimes you can even feel your energy
being drained by the words being spoken.
If you can identify what is happening, you
can make good choices about handling it.
2.
It All Starts with You
Learn to respect people’s humanity and
their right to be themselves. Gossip not
only demeans another person, it can bring
you down. So too, complaining achieves
little – focus on the solutions not on the
problems. Which is pretty much what
work is about really.
3.
Speak Up
Once you are aware, you can stop
negative talk like a pro. For instance,
changing the conversation about another
to a positive trait you admire. Or suggest
a solution when others are chatting about
the problems. And if you see someone
looking glum, ask them if they are okay –
sometimes a simple show of care can be
life changing to another.
4.
Praise and Acknowledge
It’s amazing what a few words of praise
and acknowledgement can do. You want
to be the kind of person people gravitate
to because they know they will be uplifted
by you and feel good after being in your
presence.
It takes a true leader to walk a path
different from the crowd. If everyone did a
small part to change negative to positive,
then we make a difference in our work
environment and the larger community.

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