Why We Don’t Get Bored Anymore – And What That Means for Who We Are at Work
We used to have downtime. Waiting in a doctor’s office. Standing in line. Sitting on the bus. Zoning out at work. Moments where our mind wandered — sometimes to nothing at all, other times to the bigger questions: Am I happy with where my life is heading? Am I living in a way that aligns […]
Business-First is Out. People-First is Profitable. Let’s Talk Employee Experience
There’s a reason HR professionals are banging the employee experience (EX) drum louder than ever — because it works. Not in a fluffy, warm-and-fuzzy, “yay team” kind of way. In a hard, measurable, bottom-line-impacting kind of way. But to get there, businesses need to undergo one of the biggest mindset shifts of all: from business-first […]
The Real Work: Why Compliance Won’t Save You From Turnover
There’s a belief out there — still very much alive in small business land — that if you hire good people, you’ll get good performance. That if you “treat people fairly,” they’ll stick around. That if you tick the compliance boxes, you’ve done your bit. Let’s be blunt: compliance alone is not a retention strategy. It […]
When Employer Branding Becomes a Psychosocial Risk
Employee-generated content (EGC) has become the darling of employer branding. A team selfie here, a video of the Friday BBQ there — it’s authentic, it’s engaging, and it gives people a peek into what it’s really like to work in your business. But let’s pause for a second. Because if your employer brand strategy includes filming your […]
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 […]
Why It’s Time to Rethink the 40-Hour Work Week
Nearly 100 years ago, the 40-hour work week was considered revolutionary.Today? It’s starting to feel a little… outdated. When Henry Ford made headlines for introducing a five-day, 40-hour week in 1926, it was a bold step towards a better balance between work and life — for the times.Back then, most households had one breadwinner (usually […]
Beyond the Paycheque: What Really Drives Engagement?
Let’s have an honest conversation.At a certain point, money stops talking. I was listening to a brilliant episode of This Working Life recently (one I think every business leader should have on their playlist). It was about employee purpose — or, more accurately, how organisations often miss the mark chasing satisfaction through financial rewards alone. One point really hit […]
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