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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When we think about absenteeism, most of us jump straight to colds, flu, or family emergencies. Sure, those happen but if you’re a business leader noticing a pattern of increasing sick days, last-minute no-shows, or “I just can’t today” messages, it might be time to look a little closer at what’s happening behind the scenes. […]
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 […]
One of the toughest aspects of leadership is managing difficult conversations, particularly when they relate to poor behaviour from employees. A common pushback tactic that has started to become more frequent, is employees claiming that ‘they don’t feel safe’ when asked to attend a performance meeting or are receiving feedback from their manager that is […]
