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 It’s starting to feel a little… outdated.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 […]
Let’s Talk Performance Reviews — and Why It’s Time to Burn the Bell Curve
Remember when performance management meant forcing everyone into a neat little bell curve? Top 10%, solid middle, bottom 10% — all sorted. Then came the “war rooms,” where senior leaders would argue over who was a high potential and who needed “managing out.” Ratings were adjusted, not to reflect truth, but to hit distribution quotas. […]
Dopamine Working: Job Crafting, Strengths & Finding Joy in the Everyday
Dopamine dressing. Dopamine decor.The internet is on a mission to make us feel good — so why not bring that same energy to work? We call it dopamine working — intentionally redesigning your workday to include more of what lights you up, and less of what drains you. Not by quitting your job or becoming a digital […]
The Action Trap: Why Your Workplace Culture Strategy Isn’t Working (and What to Do Instead)
Business leaders love action. Culture workshops. Values posters. Leadership training. All the bells and whistles. It feels like progress.It looks like you’re building culture.But according to organisational culture expert Dr Jessica Kriegel, you might be stuck in what she calls the action trap—and it’s quietly killing your employee engagement efforts. What is the action trap? The […]
Recruiting in an Employee’s Market: What You Need to Know
If you’re hiring in an industry hit by skills shortages, you already know the pain. Good people are hard to find, and when they’re looking, they don’t stay available for long. In a market where employees hold the power, how you recruit can make or break your ability to attract top talent. Here’s what you […]
Tackling the Skills Shortage: Time to Hold the Mirror Up to Your Leadership Style
When it comes to the ongoing conversation around the skills shortage, there’s a tough question we need to ask ourselves: is it really a skills shortage, or is there something deeper at play? The hard truth is that leadership and culture are often the culprits, not a lack of skilled workers. Tackling this issue requires […]
The Biggest Thing Business Owners Miss (But Can Totally Fix)
Let’s have a real talk: as a business owner or leader, you’re juggling a million priorities, each seemingly more urgent than the last. But there’s one area that often gets overlooked—not out of neglect, but because it’s easy to assume it will take care of itself. Here’s the truth: Culture isn’t just something nice to have—it’s […]
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