Western Sydney University invites you to their Small Business Month Events:

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NETWORK CAFÉ
BUILDING YOUR TEAM: VALUE OF INTERNSHIPS

16 October 2023, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
FREE
Parramatta City Campus

Register by Thursday, 12 October: bit.ly/3PH3dmT

In the current Australian climate, business operators challenged in attracting and developing new employees. While university students are confronted by how to provide evidence to future employers of their skills and abilities beyond their academic performance. An internship is an opportunity for both employers and students. While employers can secure innovative, skilled students to assist with projects, students are able to gain a taste of their chosen career and build their portfolio to assist with future career opportunities. In some cases, internships can lead to future successful recruitment activities between the employer and the student.

The speakers will discuss their experience in employing interns, placing interns in businesses, and of intern experiences in working with businesses. The speakers will include but not limited to:

• Gus Nehme, NSW State Manager at Thrive Refugee Enterprise
• Dr Laurel Jackson, Director of Postgraduate Education, Sydney Graduate School of Management, School of Business at Western Sydney University

MASTERCLASS
RETAINING TOP TALENT AND BUILDING TRUST IN THE WORKFORCE

18 October 2023, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
FREE
Parramatta City Campus

Register by Sunday, 15 October: https://bit.ly/3ZJayqP

In today's business landscape, retaining top talent is a competitive imperative and not just a strategy. Unlock the secrets to building a workplace that not only attracts the best but keeps them invested and committed. In our masterclass on "Retaining Top Talent and building trust in the Workplace," you'll gain unparalleled insights into the art of employee retention. Led by seasoned industry and academic experts, you'll learn to foster a culture of growth, recognition, and trust that empowers your team to flourish.

This masterclass will be led by:

• Dr Louise Ingersoll, Director of Academic Program, Human Resources & Management at Western Sydney University. She has taught in HRM and Industrial Relations for the past 20 years and has published extensively on a range of topics including management strategy in retail industry, bargaining structures and corporate social responsibility.
• Dr. Dominic McLoughlin, People Management Specialist, Author of the 2022 book: Be a Better Manager in Five Minutes a Day: Create Trust in your Team, The winner of 2023 PenCraft Award in the Nonfiction Self-Help genre!

BUSINESS AFTER FIVE BA5
CANVASING SUCCESS

30 October 2023, 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Canterbury Leagues Club

Register by Sunday, 15 October: https://bit.ly/46iJgdm

We welcome an amazing panel including Group Product Lead from Canva. Canva is an Australian Global multi-national graphic design platform that is used to create social media graphics and presentations. The company has announced it intends to compete with Google and Microsoft in the office software category with website and whiteboard products.

We look forward to seeing you at the face-to-face event where there will be an opportunity for questions and answers.