Taking care of your people, a key to success with Rory Somerville from Ray White Bendigo
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Join our host, Dr. Geraldine Kennett from La Trobe Business School, as she engages in an honest and authentic conversation with Rory Somerville, Managing Director at Ray White Bendigo.
In this episode, Rory shares his experience on attracting and retaining staff members, emphasising the crucial role of employee wellbeing in driving business success. He provides insights from his recent experience hiring talent from Melbourne and highlights the unique advantages of living in Bendigo.
Discover innovative approaches to retaining top talent and fostering a workplace that genuinely cares about its people. Rory explains how a purpose-driven approach attracts employees who seek meaningful work and how Ray White Bendigo is committed to making a difference in the current housing crisis.
Learn how Ray White Bendigo handles after-hours demands in the real estate industry, allowing staff to switch off and hear about Rory's recent experience on merging cultures during an acquisition and supporting employees through transitions.
Explore the power of collaboration and discover why Ray White Bendigo applies a “no internal emails” policy. Rory also shares his thoughts on using Slack to enhance communication across different locations.
This season is proudly supported by the Victorian Government.
ABOUT OUR HOST DR. GERALDINE KENNET
Geraldine Kennett is the Associate Dean Academic Partnerships at La Trobe Business School, responsible for leading the School’s engagement with academic, community and industry partners. Geraldine has specialist expertise in leading, managing and growing sustainable not-for-profit organisations, in particular organisations with complex stakeholders and education outcomes.
ABOUT BE.BENDIGO
Every successful community has a strong and growing business community.
Be.Bendigo exists to provide a range of information, support and programs to assist, develop and grow our Greater Bendigo business community. We are a member-based organisation with a commitment to developing our business so that we can continue to add value for our members, partners and stakeholders.
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