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<p>Attracting, recruiting and retaining talent is a challenge for any Australian business. Discover ways to show candidates why Canberra is such a good place to live and work.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Selling Canberra to candidates</h2>



<p>Lifestyle is one of the biggest factors when considering a new place to work. Canberra is small enough to offer a relaxed and natural environment with a countryside-like feeling and at the same time big enough to offer all amenities required for a dynamic and modern contemporary living in a world level city.&nbsp;</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Prepare an employee welcome pack</h3>



<p>Preparing an employee welcome pack with <a class="ek-link" href="/business/grow/">important information</a> is a great way to <a href="/">welcome a new&nbsp; employee</a> into your organisation. Here are some key things to include:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Local services available</li><li>Information on business facilities</li><li>Details about your workplace culture</li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">My Second List</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Item 1</li><li>Second item</li><li>third item</li></ul>



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<p><strong>Moving to a new place</strong> with a family is a daunting experience. Any support you can give will be much appreciated and work towards retaining your employee for the longer term. Here are some ideas:</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list"><li>Recommendations on local schools</li><li>Professional development options</li><li>Information on community groups and activities</li></ol>



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<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Providing an official welcome</h5>



<p>Whether it’s a morning tea or a staff dinner, it’s important to make your new employee feel welcome and start the placement on a positive note.</p>


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