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Industry-Update-2021-January
BusinessCareer AdviceNews
January 25, 2021

January 2021 Recruitment Update

Join Roland in his first (of 12) Industry Recruitment Updates! In this monthly series, Roland will be giving invaluable insights on all things recruitment and the Mortgage Broking Industry. First…
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January 25, 2021

Meet Erika, our newest Consultant!

Say hello to Erika! Our newest Recruitment Consultant. Erika joins us with a background in a Labour Hire Recruitment Agency in the Warehousing, Logistics and Transport Industry. Through her journey,…
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BusinessCareer AdviceNews
January 11, 2021

2021 – What Are Your predictions?

While many are glad to see the backside of 2020, the new year brings with it, its own set of challenges and questions. Undoubtedly causing anxiety towards the future and…
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New Year, New Career
Career AdviceNews
January 6, 2021

New Year, New Career?

A new year, a fresh slate, and a whole lot of “Yes, I can!”. A new year can often start so strong and yet, unfortunately, fizzle just as quickly. So…
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December 22, 2020

Meet Alicia, our newest team member!

Welcoming Alicia Axnick (officially) to the PPG Team as Marketing and Operations Manager! Alicia has been with us since the start of 2020 covering our beloved Steph and formally stepped…
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December 8, 2020

The Unprecedented Year: 2020 Wrap-Up

The unprecedented year: 2020 wrap-up   No one could have foreseen the challenges that 2020 has brought. It’s been a huge year of adjustments, both personally and professionally, and we’re…
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Merry Christmas from PPG 2020
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December 7, 2020

Merry Christmas from PPG 2020!

2020 sure has been a wild year! So, from our team to you, we wish you a well and happy Christmas with a safe return towards normality. We’ll see you…
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Four Women Growing Businesses & Careers In A Pandemic
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November 10, 2020

4 Women Growing In A Pandemic

4 women growing businesses and careers in a pandemic Meet four inspiring ladies of mortgage broking. We’ve been blown away and utterly inspired by their response to COVID-19, and how…
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Are Offices Still Needed?
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October 13, 2020

Why Do We Need An Office?

There’s nothing quite like a global pandemic to disrupt the norm and change the way businesses think and operate. So now that we’ve been working remotely for a few months,…
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Changing CRMs and Aggregators | Platinum People Group
BusinessNews
October 12, 2020

Changing CRMs or aggregators sucks!

We've always said that changing aggregators is a pain in the @$$ for brokers. But now, as we manage a huge CRM change, we feel that we truly understand the financial…
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Women in Finance | Platinum People Group
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October 12, 2020

Supporting Women in Finance

There are more men than women working in the finance industry. Why is that? And what can we do about it? In this video, Roland chats about why we should…
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September 7, 2020

It’s OK to not be OK

Tune in as Meg shares her advice on staying healthy and well in tough times. Want more advice and tips? Sign up to our monthly newsletter!
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BusinessCareer AdviceNews
September 7, 2020

Managing your mental health in a pandemic

Work and home life can be taxing enough as it is. Throw in a global pandemic that forces many of us to be isolated, lonely, cooped up, financially impacted and…
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BusinessCareer AdviceNews
July 20, 2020

Billion Dollar Broker with Roland Youakim

Platinum People Group's Managing Director Roland Youakim has spent years working with top mortgage brokerages across the country. He knows what the most successful business owners do to ensure business…
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April 6, 2020

Small Business and Employee Support

What support is available to you as a small business or employee? In such uncertain times, it is easy to get caught in a state of (mis)information overload. Picking through…
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March 30, 2020

Tips & Tricks: Working From Home

With many of us suddenly doing business remotely, working from home is fast being recognised as a harder feat than first imagined. Maintaining productivity, keeping clear channels of communication and…
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March 23, 2020

A day in the life of a PPG recruiter

If variety truly is the spice of life consider us well and truly zesty! Take a sneak peek into the day in the life of a PPG Recruiter as Meg…
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March 23, 2020

Welcoming Abraham Morris to team PPG

Drum roll please for the formal introduction to our newest Recruitment Consultant and all round super star, Abraham Morris! Hear from Abraham as he introduces himself to team PPG. Joining…
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January 28, 2020

Have You Hit The Two Month Slump?

Breathe. Debrief. Reset. Everyone hits the mental wall from time to time but it’s how you come back that counts! Hear from PPG’s Meghan Curtis as she shares her top…
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Hey - are You OK?
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January 21, 2020

Hey – Are You OK?

Mental health is just as important as your physical health, and it’s likely to fluctuate from day to day (possibly even minute to minute!). A good day can boost your…
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Stephanie Underhill from Platinum People Group
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January 14, 2020

What Will You Do With A Bonus 24 Hours?

2020 is a Leap Year – which means you’re being given an extra 24 hours! What are you going to do with it? Tune into this short video to hear…
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December 3, 2019

Merry Christmas from PPG!

From our team to you, we wish you a safe and happy Christmas spent with friends and family. We’ll see you in the new year! Please note our office closure…
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BusinessCareer AdviceNews
December 3, 2019

New year, new you?

The year is almost at a close, and Roland has a few tips on how to make the most of this break to rethink your business or career plans. From…
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November 27, 2019

A year in review: 2019 for PPG

A year in review: 2019 for PPG It’s that time of year again. The time when we reflect on how far we’ve come in the last 12 months, and how…
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Steph Underhill and Meg Curtis Platinum People Group team women in mortgage broking
BusinessCareer AdviceNews
October 22, 2019

On being a woman in mortgage broking

Being a woman in the workplace is tough stuff. But being a woman in mortgage broking can be particularly tough. That’s why there are significantly fewer female mortgage brokers than…
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BusinessNews
October 21, 2019

A 2019 wrap-up: How this year has shaped the industry

Where to start? 2019 brought highs and lows to the mortgage broking industry, and it’s been fascinating to watch it all unfold.  At the beginning of the year we were…
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Meet our newest recruiter Meg Curtis | Platinum People Group
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September 16, 2019

Meet Meg – our newest recruiter!

Please join us in welcoming our newest Recruiter Meg Curtis to the PPG team! In this video, Meg gives us the rundown on: Her extremely varied previous work experience  Her…
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R U OK Day | Platinum People Group
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September 2, 2019

What’s R U OK? Day all about?

Each year in September, there’s a lot of hype around mental health, particularly surrounding R U OK? Day. But why do we only talk about it in this month? And…
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Meet Steph, our Marketing Manager | Platinum People Group
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July 24, 2019

Have you met Steph (our Marketing Manager)?

She’s been working away behind the scenes creating content for our website, Advice Centre, email marketing and social media for over 18 months now, but we haven’t properly introduced our…
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Reserve Bank of Australia | RBA rate cuts | Platinum People Group
BusinessCareer AdviceNews
July 16, 2019

What the RBA’s unprecedented rate cuts mean for the industry

Unless you’ve avoided all forms of news for the last six months, you’ll be aware that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recently slashed cash rates to an unprecedented…
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Justin and Sarah first home buyers | Platinum People Group
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June 3, 2019

How I got my foot in the door as a first home buyer

Working in the mortgage broking industry is hugely rewarding. We love working alongside clients who are passionate about helping people secure their first home. We know the joy that comes…
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How to find us at Level 2, 161 Collins St | Platinum People Group
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April 22, 2019

How to find us at Level 2, 161 Collins St

If you’re heading into the Platinum People Group office to meet with one of our recruitment consultants, this quick video shows how to get to us. You can meet Justin…
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April 22, 2019

Walk To PPG!

In this video, Justin invites you to join him on his morning walk to the office. We’ve recently relocated to a coworking space on Level 2, 161 Collins Street, and…
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Recruitment Consultant Justin Geaney | Platinum People Group
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April 15, 2019

Why going from generalist to specialist recruitment feels good

Platinum People Group’s newest Recruitment Consultant Justin Geaney shares why he’s happy to be moving from generalist recruitment into specialist recruitment in the mortgage broking space. Being a generalist recruiter…
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International Women's Day 2019 | Platinum People Group
News
February 25, 2019

Happy International Women’s Day

There’s no doubt about it – women are pretty amazing. And not only because none of us would be here without them… International Women’s Day is about celebrating women’s achievements,…
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Our 2018 Highlight Reel | Roland with recruiter of the year award | Platinum People Group
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November 12, 2018

Our 2018 highlight reel

When Platinum People Group stepped into 2018, we were only 7 months old. Having experienced some positive results from our first few months of business, we were quietly confident that…
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Case studies and testimonials | Platinum People Group
BusinessCareer AdviceNews
February 17, 2018

Introducing customer testimonials and case studies

At Platinum People Group, we are thrilled and excited to offer you access to some pretty amazing content. Our Advice Centre articles and videos are designed to immerse you even…
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Not a normal recruitment agency | Platinum People Group
BusinessCareer AdviceNews
November 4, 2017

Why you need more than normal recruitment agencies can offer

Whether you’re a mortgage broker or financial planner, or own a business looking to hire these professionals, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Platinum People Group’s Advice Centre…
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