<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Optimal Resourcing]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Optimal Resourcing we are focussed on the future of work, workforces and workplaces. We are a total workforce management consultancy.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:08:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Global Cultural Awareness in Shared Services and Offshoring for Leadership Success in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gain insights on navigating global cultural awareness in shared services and offshoring for leadership success in 2024. ]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/navigating-global-cultural-awareness-in-shared-services-and-offshoring-for-leadership-success-in-202</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65c2eda4db2f02260ab5b101</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:09:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce31fe_065125514df548269c829a91ccfd6638~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future of Remote Work and Its Impact on Talent Acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic was the watershed moment that turned remote work from an "employee perk" to an "operational must-have"]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/the-future-of-remote-work-and-its-impact-on-talent-acquisition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">652bc51027dc313c02b2ad76</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workforce Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Remote Work]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:56:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f874bb66407d445489108554bbe84a1f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real World Examples of Project Management in Organizational Restructures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Case studies of businesses that successfully employed project management methods and tools during organizational restructures.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/real-world-examples-of-project-management-in-organizational-restructures-part-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a235599d76e6df60eae894</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 05:23:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce31fe_159aaf1b9f2c4d349315f4c32c228cef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnessing the Power of Project Management Tools for Successful Organizational Restructures - Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this second installment, we delve deeper into the practical side of things: how can organizations leverage project management tools]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/harnessing-the-power-of-project-management-tools-for-successful-organizational-restructures-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a230d0f9d0597a2a3720fb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 04:38:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9a54e703bde24d8197fe9aa2f3e620c6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Indispensable Role of Project Management in Business Restructures and Transformations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business restructuring and transformations are an integral part of an organization's growth and survival]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/the-indispensable-role-of-project-management-in-business-restructures-and-transformations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a22661b29879ebe026f76b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 04:21:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_270474e153b64538a3f8c2d1dffcc472~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organisational Structures: An Overview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisational structure is key to business success, defining authority, roles and communication pathways for operational efficiency.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/organisational-structure-an-overview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a11eecdac07f2ce26513d6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 07:16:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7674c3caf4e44ef59438591a09bb5170~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI in HR - Riding the Wave of Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The human resources (HR) and talent management function is in a state of flux due to various value chain disruptors and drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/ai-in-hr-riding-the-wave-of-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6498d3041d2ecceaa899ea16</guid><category><![CDATA[Workforce Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Offshoring and Outsourcing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:42:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_eb1a4c8544994b258bfd87f87dda0b4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offshoring is no longer a dirty word, and here’s why…]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is your only solution to the labour shortages to post an ad and pray that the unicorn you seek will apply?]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/offshoring-is-no-longer-a-dirty-word-and-here-s-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6346a4781929492fc5102c33</guid><category><![CDATA[Offshoring and Outsourcing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:57:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce31fe_c30b89aafb754b07a1711ef69bb0ca32~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental wealth and jobs: without it, we’re just pouring water into a leaking bucket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developing “mental wealth” is just as important as material and commercial growth.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/mental-wealth-and-jobs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6343881c2e613082197666be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:19:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7210fb_de1997dde9744bd4b355ad7d0b57e7c7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Conversation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three under-utilised labour pools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whilst I don’t believe there is a “magic pill” to fix the skills shortages, there are people being overlooked for roles.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/three-labour-pools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">630eea060b1561c9e88f6c63</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:19:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7210fb_61a9fb095bc54e6194f25070c3b71b4c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What structure should we use for our business and what should we outsource?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for a simple answer to what your organisational structure should look like and what you should outsource?]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/two-common-questions-no-single-answer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62e502e2f9ed8efb7da44fe2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 10:21:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce31fe_0b5034fdf3ef4191957e903943c6c948~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How leadership networks can benefit your workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network mapping is a cutting edge analytical technique that measures networks by capturing patterns of relationships among people. ]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/how-leadership-networks-can-benefit-your-workplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6231a891d7c160830a0b8c07</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 06:12:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fcba8d0f743e484da605a073220d857c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Psychlopaedia® </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flexibility &#38; balance - What employees really value in a post COVID-19 world]]></title><description><![CDATA[COVID-19 has brought a raft of challenges never-before experienced by businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/flexibility-balance-what-employees-really-value-in-a-covid-19-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62a82df900515bd291b2fb94</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 05:45:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3ae9e7cc214ec18dd2d940b67216a0.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does your "bench" look?  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the key challenges that has been arising through COVID-19 is how to backfill your current team and keep the wheelhouse turning...]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/emergency-and-succession-planning-how-does-your-bench-look</link><guid isPermaLink="false">600d200319ed4f0017d8d107</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 07:21:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7210fb_265b77572dac4e11a9686bf121307981~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research shows ‘merit’ is highly subjective and changes with our values]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is meritorious, what constitutes merit, and how merit and gender targets can operate together.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/research-shows-merit-is-highly-subjective-and-changes-with-our-values</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62301fda286a19039d0b1eff</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aaaf4c7f4a4e46d5931ecc2ff934cf49.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Conversation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[There’s never been a better time for Australia to embrace the 4-day week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disruption of the COVID pandemic has led many of us to reconsider our relationship to work, as well as our spending priorities.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/there-s-never-been-a-better-time-for-australia-to-embrace-the-4-day-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6230268fec68defe87418503</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:00:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5c93837351ea47b19e9dc4a3158a007d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Conversation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What your company needs to know about sexual harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The effects of unwanted sexual advances on victims – or those who work with them – are serious.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/what-your-company-needs-to-know-about-sexual-harassment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6231a588111be8d87c7a29e4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:41:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0f6f39_73373d8cefb6417883b549b08aef3fe4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Psychlopaedia® </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 ways to help your mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all like to help others. 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]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace-a-guide-for-employers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62219c668857d777796b3240</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:51:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0f6f39_64b4fc828c31400e919f40ab2efc1753~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the office – how hybrid working can benefit your business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s face it, COVID-19 has presented significant challenges for business and HR leaders across most industries all over the world.]]></description><link>https://www.optimalresourcing.com.au/post/beyond-the-office-how-hybrid-working-can-benefit-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61f8a0bb734fde5d8b0552c5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:42:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0f6f39_340a8cb5de24412fac2360d37da1da61~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jude Mahony</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>