Category: Outsource Human Resources

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 […]

Six Years of HR in a Regional Mining Town: What I’ve Learned

Six years ago, I set out to bring HR expertise to a regional mining town—Kalgoorlie, a place I know like the back of my hand. Born and raised in the Goldfields, I come from a long line of locals, and my career has been rooted in HR within the mining industry. I understand how this […]

Why Work Wellbeing is Non-Negotiable for Thriving Teams and Businesses

Let’s get straight to it: work wellbeing is not a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have. With more conversations about mental health, burnout, and the importance of balance, it’s clear that focusing on work wellbeing isn’t just a trend—it’s the key to unlocking a productive and engaged workforce. And if you’re still on the fence, let’s dig […]

Your employees are keeping track, why aren’t you?

I have 2 sons who work in the mining industry as HD Fitters, their closest friends are also Fitters, and I can tell you this; nobody knows the market movements of pay rates better than my boys and their peers. 😂 They are up to speed and making strategic moves to increase their earnings a […]

Is it the skills shortage or something else?

Let’s put our thinking caps on for a hot minute. When was the last time you undertook some leadership development at work? Never? Did you know the direct Manager is responsible for up to 70% of turnover and lack of engagement in the workplace? Organisations that focus on employee engagement have 43% less turnover, absenteeism reduces […]