How to Prepare Your Team for the New Year As the year winds down and everyone starts eyeing off the festive break, it’s easy for workplaces (and people) to slip into “just get through the next two weeks” mode. But a little bit of planning now can make a huge difference to how smooth things […]

As the year wraps up, many leaders start wondering about employee bonuses or gifts for Christmas and how to meaningfully appreciate their team after a big year. And honestly, it’s a fair conversation to have. Teams are tired, the year has been big, and a little recognition can go a long way. But here’s the […]

Let’s be honest: by the time November rolls around, most employees are running on caffeine, muscle memory, and the promise of a Christmas ham or pav. It’s totally normal. The year has been long, workloads have been full, and everyone is quietly counting down the days until they can switch off their alarms and forget what […]

Ever worked somewhere where what you’re told depends on which manager you ask?One says yes, another says no, and a third says, “We don’t really worry about that here.”It’s confusing, frustrating, and honestly, it makes people stop trusting the system altogether. That’s what happens when a leadership team isn’t aligned. Take policies, for example.If one […]

Ever shown up to work ready to give it your best, only to spend half the day wondering, “Wait… am I supposed to do this?” Maybe someone else thought it was their job. Maybe no one was sure. Cue frustration, awkward conversations, duplicated effort, and a whole lot of unnecessary stress. This is exactly why […]

As the year winds down, there’s nothing better than celebrating together - recognising achievements, sharing a laugh, and saying goodbye to another big year. A Christmas or end-of-year function is a great way to thank your team and boost morale. But it’s also important to make sure everyone can relax and have fun safely. A […]

Business is humming along nicely, and everyone seems to be focused and productive, then BAM, an employee has a non-work related injury and needs to have a substantial period of time off work. It’s always the way when things are running smoothly, but you have to take a beat and think: What do I do […]

If the words “positive duty obligations” makes your brain start to shut down, you’re not alone. It’s one of those things that seems to be landing in the too hard basket for many businesses, but here’s the thing – it’s not going away and you ignore it at your own peril.  Positive duty under the […]

Every business leader knows the pain of dealing with performance issues. By the time it gets to formal warnings or terminations, the problem has usually been brewing for months, sometimes years. And here’s the kicker: in most cases, the signs were there early on. The real art of people leadership is learning to spot a […]

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) might seem like corporate buzzwords that get thrown around but in reality, they’re good business. Whether you’re running a construction crew, a dental practice, a manufacturing plant or a boutique winery, creating a workplace where people feel respected and included leads to stronger teams and better outcomes. What is diversity? Diversity […]