Psychosocial hazards seem to be receiving a lot of attention – but why? The easy answer is that there is change to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws and in particular, the Commonwealth Code of Practice on managing psychosocial hazards at work that took effect on 1st April 2023. Let’s dive in and take a […]
It’s one of the most quoted truths in the business world: People don’t leave jobs — they leave managers. And yet, despite most of us knowing this, too many businesses still overlook the impact that poor management can have on team morale, engagement, and retention. Whether you're running a team of ten or a workforce […]
You’re across the numbers. You’ve built a loyal team. You’ve weathered all the storms from lockdowns to random tariff changes and you’ve kept the business afloat when others sank. By all accounts, you’re a good leader. But even the best leaders have blind spots. We’re not talking about character flaws. We’re talking about the very […]
As a business owner or leader, you’ve likely experienced that moment when a once-dependable team member begins to drift - their spark has gone, their performance is slipping, their interactions are strained. It’s frustrating, worrying, and unfortunately, not uncommon. Disengagement affects every industry. We have seen similar patterns across clients in all sectors including NDIS assistance, hospitality, building, warehousing, retail, allied health, finance […]
Once upon a time, flexible work was seen as a perk - a sweetener to lure in top talent or a hard earned reward for long-term loyalty or seniority. Fast forward to 2025, and it’s not just a bonus anymore. It’s a baseline expectation. Across industries and across generations, Australian workers are rethinking what they […]
Employee turnover is an inevitable aspect of business operations, but when key talent departs, the repercussions extend far beyond just filling a vacancy. The departure of experienced employees can result in the loss of valuable knowledge and experience along with disruption to team dynamics. Then there are the costs associated with recruiting and training replacements […]
For those of you who have had the pleasure of living with a teenager, you will have encountered weaponised incompetence. You may not have known you were being manipulated at the time, but make no mistake, you have a lived experience with this behaviour. So what is weaponised incompetence? What is weaponised incompetence? Sometimes also referred to as strategic incompetence, it occurs when an individual deliberately feigns inability or lack […]
At HR Staff n’ Stuff, we’re always talking about policies. Why? Because they are there to protect your business just as much as your employees. They set the tone for what is the expected standard of behaviour in the workplace. The recent case of Oz 22 Painting being fined $90,000 for failing to prevent workplace […]
As leaders, we often focus on ensuring business continuity, maintaining productivity, and supporting our teams in visible, tangible ways. But what about the unseen struggles that impact our employees beneath the surface? The aftermath of natural disasters, such as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the subsequent flooding, damage to homes and the loss of life, leaves […]
As a team of HR Consultants, we’ve seen many businesses face the frustrating and damaging situation where an employee, on their last day, deletes critical work files before leaving. These files are intellectual property belonging to the business, and their loss can have serious consequences, from operational setbacks to legal and compliance risks. Why do […]
