Find and recruiting the right people is one of the most pressing challenges facing small and medium businesses today. With rapid changes in technology, employee expectations, and social values, how do you build a team that's aligned with your goals and fit for the future?

In this first session of the Masterclass Series for Business, we'll unpack current and emerging recruitment trends and explore how inclusive hiring practices can open new opportunities for growth. You'll gain practical insights from experts and local employers, plus tools to help you take action straight away.

Program

7.30am - Arrivals and breakfast (networking opportunity)
8.00am - Part 1: The Changing Landscape of Recruitment
- Explore modern hiring trends, shifting candidate expectations, effective recruitment strategies for small and medium businesses.
- Understand how employee experience impacts your ability to attract and retain great staff.
9.15am - Morning tea break
9.30am - Part 2: Expand Your Talent Pipeline
- Discover the benefits of inclusive hiring and how to implement it effectively, with a focus on the employment life cycle.
- Have you considered employing a university student during their undergraduate studies? Learn about Federation University’s Co-op placements and cadetships for emerging talent.
10.45am - Formal close (continue networking)
Full agenda and speaker details to be confirmed soon.

💡This event is part of the Masterclass Series for Business - a four-session program presented in partnership with Federation University's Morwell Innovation Centre and delivered by business advisor Aileen Day.

While each masterclass can be attended on its own, the content has been designed to build across the four topics. Together, the series offers a cohesive roadmap to help you strengthen your business foundations and adapt confidently to today's working environment.

This program is free to attend, but registration is essential for each session. To register for other events in this series:

Succession Planning and Performance Management for a Secure Future
Tuesday 4 September | 10:30am–2:00pm (3 hrs 30 mins)
https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-series-for-business-succession-planning-and-performance-management-for-a-secure-future

Funding Your Next Move
Thursday 16 September | 4.45pm–8:00pm (3 hrs 15 mins)
https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-series-for-business-funding-your-next-move

Elevate Your Business with Great Customer Experience Design
Thursday 18 September | 10:30am–2:00pm (3 hrs 30 mins)
https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-series-for-business-elevate-your-business-with-great-customer-experience-design