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Welcome to your People and Culture update. Dive into our People and Culture blog to explore the heartwarming traditions that define us, especially during this festive season. As we grow, check out our current job vacancies – not just roles, but opportunities to shape Ulton's future. If you know someone perfect for the job, nudge them to apply.
Welcome to the team...
Sonali Kumar Accountant (BS10), Brisbane Office |
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Rachael Rodger Client Services Assistant (BS2), Bundaberg Office |
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Chrissy Marfleet Receptionist, Bundaberg Office |
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Angela Briotti Client Services Officer (WM), Bundaberg Office |
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To all our new starters, we hope you settle in nicely and wish you every success in your new role. If you’re an “old hand” and see Irene around the office, introduce yourself and make Irene feel at home.
Over the past two months, we have had some exciting role changes and promotions.
Tamara Raines - Finance Manager, Bundaberg Officer - Congratulations Tamara, on your promotion from Senior Administration Officer to Finance Manager!
Alannah King - Payroll and Accounts Officer, Bundaberg Office - Congratulations Alannah, on your transfer from Client Services Assistant to Payroll and Accounts Officer!
Traditions are rituals that we often hold dear, having special meaning to the family and giving us a way to celebrate our shared culture. However, there may be times when we feel pressured by family traditions to do things a certain way. Christmas, for example, is meant to be the “most wonderful time of the year,” but it can sometimes be a strain given all the pressure and expectations to have fun and for everyone to get along. This could result in just going through the motions of traditions and rituals, making it all feel more like a chore than an expression of joy.
Family dynamics may change—perhaps there is a divorce, death of a loved one, or families may become blended into new, beautiful yet challenging arrangements. As time passes, old traditions may not seem suitable for you and your family or for the values you want to foster in your children. Creating new traditions with your family—or even with your friends—can be a powerful way to reclaim a connection to yourself and your loved ones.
What is a tradition?
A tradition or ritual is an action or series of actions that you perform more than once, often at a specific time of the day or year. Traditions are often associated with religion, as every religion has traditions in some form, as part of its practice. But not all traditions are religious: blowing out candles on a birthday cake, watching fireworks at New Years, and ANZAC Day are all examples of secular traditions.
Why are traditions important?
Traditions have a lot of positive effects on families and social groups. Here are some wonderful benefits of traditions:
• connecting generations and strengthening bonds within a family
• fostering a sense of identity, especially when they are unique
• providing security and comfort during times of change, upheaval, and grief
• teaching important values
• creating memories
• adding rhythm to the week, month, or year
How do we create traditions?
Creating traditions is something you can do with your loved ones, so everyone feels connected to the practice itself. Here’s how to get started:
First, identify what you already do that counts as a tradition.
Then ask, “is this tradition serving my family and me?” “Does it need to change or be replaced with something that suits us better, or do we like it as it is?”
Then, come up with something new. Perhaps you want to light candles if you didn’t before. Maybe you want to meditate together. Write a song or a poem. Maybe your new tradition is culinary. (Is there a new food item that is more connected to your family now than what you ate growing up?) Whatever it is, creating something new with your loved ones is a wonderful bonding activity.
Incorporate traditions year-round
While you may start making new traditions around Christmas, consider bringing traditions into all parts of the year—some can be daily, others weekly, and others still can happen once or twice annually. The new traditions do not have to be elaborate to have meaning. Keep them simple if it suits you. Have fun with it. That’s the best part of creating traditions yourself: you and your family can truly enjoy them!
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We’re currently looking for talented, skilled and enthusiastic people to become part of the next chapter in Ulton’s success in the following roles:
Remember, internal applications are most welcome.
If you are interested personally or have a great recommendation, please get in touch with me, Ammie, at acauchi@ulton.net
And don’t forget to check our Team Handbook for more information about our Team Member Referral Bonus policy. You may be eligible for a $7500 bonus.
For the complete list of career opportunities, go to: https://ulton.elmotalent.com.au/careers/careers/jobs
