The Real Work: Holding the Mirror Up to Culture, Leadership and the Future of Work
There’s a reason most businesses would rather slap up a new mission statement than ask their people what culture really feels like day-to-day. Because asking the question means you have to be ready for the answer. It takes courage to hold a mirror up to your culture — not just your vibe or your branding, but […]
The Space Between: Where Culture Becomes Real
There’s a seductive simplicity in aiming for compliance.It’s clean. It’s quantifiable. And it’s comfortable. Then there’s best practice HR — aspirational, polished, full of leadership buzzwords and culture decks. But the real work?It lives in the space between. The bit that doesn’t come with a checklist.The part where intent and impact collide.The day-to-day moments where your […]
Hiring Warning: Are You Importing a Culture You Don’t Want?
Let’s talk about a recruitment temptation that’s very real—especially in regional areas and during a skills shortage. You’ve just hired a brilliant employee from a competitor. They’re sharp, they get the job done, and within weeks… five of their former colleagues want in too. Sounds like all your staffing headaches are solved, right? Well… not quite. Because […]
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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