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 […]
Are you ready for the new era of work? – job design
This post is the second post in a series running throughout 2022 taking a deep dive into the new era work. This post is all about job design and how it links to employee satisfaction and productivity. There’s no denying the past few years have triggered a major shift in how people view work, life […]
In the wake of a global pandemic, what changes will you make?
This morning I made my pilgrimage to the local coffee van in the park, my journey there is adjacent to a number of bike paths and walking trails. For the past 7 weeks my well trod journey has presented young & old out riding bikes, walking, Mum & Dad and the 2.5 kids out living […]
It’s a vibe
Have you ever walked into a business and it’s evident that it isn’t everyones ideal work environment? They just don’t suit the vibe of the business………… there’s something that’s just off. I’m not talking about appearance. Hiring for cultural fit isn’t about how someone dresses, how attractive they are, the presence of tattoo’s, piercings and […]
Can’t find it? Then create it
There’s nothing quite like seeing your business or department thrive because of the hard work & skill of employees that you have nurtured and developed. There’s nothing quite like a leader who recognises if you want dedicated, engaged, on brand specialist or senior employees you need to start that process in house. About a decade […]
People capability frameworks
You’ve developed your mission, you’ve workshopped your values, but how do get from here to a workforce who’s values, behaviours and capabilities fit with your vision of your business and its operational requirements? A people capability framework that integrates with your job descriptions is a transparent approach to underpin people management strategies and enhance workplace […]
Is 2020 the year ethics will become cool?
Do you feel like change is in the air? So much happened in 2019, economically, politically, it seems like we’ve kicked off 2020 with a collective “the rot stops now” attitude. First inclination it’s not just me was reading this article by Gary Martin the head of AIM WA. In the article Gary talks about […]
It all starts here
When does a new employees’ introduction to your business begin? Day 1? Signing of the contract? It starts when they first hear about your job and make that decision to apply. And that settling in, falling into the culture of your business process, takes about a year. Task & skill wise it takes a new […]
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