Still Leading & Structuring Wages Like It’s 2006? That’s a Problem
Ahhh Workchoices legislation, who remembers those bad old days? The sitting Government thought that by loosening up industrial relations legislation and encouraging individual agreements with employees it would result in a win-win for both parties. What they didn’t count on (or maybe they did) is when you put the fox in charge of the hen […]
Are They Really Values… or Just a Fancy List of Buzzwords?
You’ve probably seen it before. A company proudly lists its “core values” as Excellence. Innovation. Synergy. Passion.(We’re already rolling our eyes — because what does any of that actually mean on a Monday morning when the printer jams and Karen’s bringing passive-aggressive energy to the team meeting?) Here’s the thing: values are meant to guide how people show up […]
Getting the Best Out of Your People Isn’t Luck. It’s Intentional.
You know what doesn’t work anymore? Managing people like they need to be managed. Policies written for the lowest common denominator. Performance reviews designed to protect the business instead of grow the individual. Engagement surveys that read like compliance checklists. If you want to build a workplace where people thrive—not just survive—you need to recognise that […]
The Real Work: Holding the Mirror Up to Culture, Leadership and the Future of Work
There’s a reason most businesses would rather slap up a new mission statement than ask their people what culture really feels like day-to-day. Because asking the question means you have to be ready for the answer. It takes courage to hold a mirror up to your culture — not just your vibe or your branding, but […]
The Space Between: Where Culture Becomes Real
There’s a seductive simplicity in aiming for compliance.It’s clean. It’s quantifiable. And it’s comfortable. Then there’s best practice HR — aspirational, polished, full of leadership buzzwords and culture decks. But the real work?It lives in the space between. The bit that doesn’t come with a checklist.The part where intent and impact collide.The day-to-day moments where your […]
Hiring Warning: Are You Importing a Culture You Don’t Want?
Let’s talk about a recruitment temptation that’s very real—especially in regional areas and during a skills shortage. You’ve just hired a brilliant employee from a competitor. They’re sharp, they get the job done, and within weeks… five of their former colleagues want in too. Sounds like all your staffing headaches are solved, right? Well… not quite. Because […]
Workplace Culture: Your Inner Hipster Might Just Hold the Secret
Ah, the late 2000s. A time when fixie bikes, ironic moustaches, organic cold-brew, and obscure indie bands ruled the streets.If you remember arguing if Bon Iver is too mainstream over a $7 flat white… congratulations. Deep inside you lives a tragic hipster — and honestly, it’s time we set them free.Because when you strip away […]
When the Boss Is the Business: Why Culture In SMEs Needs a Different Playbook
Let’s be honest — most leadership advice floating around the internet is written for the Googles and the Westpacs of the world. Unlimited budgets, whole HR teams, and enough corporate buzzwords to fill a bingo card. But what about the business owners who are the HR team, the payroll officer, the complaints department, and the person still […]
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