Why employee engagement is a business strategy, not an HR initiative
Alright, let’s talk about employee engagement. Not the tick a box kind. Not the annual “how are you feeling?” survey that gets talked about for a few weeks and no clear next step. I’m talking about engagement that actually moves the dial on retention, performance and profit. Because the culture we create really does matter. […]
The Enshitification of Recruitment
Recruitment has been cheapened by shortcuts, hype language, and a loss of craft. Let’s call it what it is. Recruitment has been quietly enshitified. Not everywhere. Not by everyone. But often enough that candidates feel it, hiring managers are frustrated, and businesses are paying for it in ways they don’t always connect back to recruitment. […]
When Childcare Breaks, So Does the Workforce
And regional Australia feels it first. Childcare shortages aren’t just an HR inconvenience. They’re one of the biggest handbrakes on women’s participation in regional workforces, and we’re seeing the ripple effects everywhere. In mining towns especially, where shifts start before sunrise and end long after childcare centres close, the system simply doesn’t work for families. […]
Building the New Leadership Era – Redefining leadership for the future — trust, empathy, and human-centred systems
Heading into 2026, we’re not just entering a new year — we’re entering a new leadership era. And it starts with one question: What’s a signal of change you’ve seen coming? Maybe it’s the shift in employee expectations. Maybe it’s the quiet fatigue among middle managers. Maybe it’s your own realisation that the way you’ve always […]
The Anatomy of Engagement — Meeting Human Needs at Work
If you’ve made it this far, it’s safe to say you’re not after quick fixes. You’re here because you want to build something lasting — a business where people want to stay, grow, and contribute. To do that, you’ve got to move beyond the surface-level HR noise and get into the real anatomy of engagement: […]
Still Blaming the Skills Shortage?
Still blaming the skills shortage? Sure, it’s a factor. A big one. But so many elements play into why businesses struggle — particularly SMEs — and the skills shortage is just one piece of that puzzle. The very real and stark reality is, if I waved my magic wand and solved the skills shortage tomorrow, […]
You’re Paying for the Job, Not the Person
Let’s get one thing straight — you’re paying for the job, not the person. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “They’re not really worth that much,” it’s time for a rethink. Because if someone isn’t worth the going rate for the role, then they probably shouldn’t be in the role. Simple as that. Every job has a […]
Think burnout is just for the high flyers? Think again
When we hear the word burnout, most people picture the corporate high-flyer. Long hours. Suitcases rolling through airports. A diary crammed tighter than my pants on Christmas Day. But here’s the thing: burnout doesn’t discriminate. It’s not just for CEOs and executives. It shows up in teachers, tradies, not-for-profit staff, hospitality workers — anywhere people […]
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