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 realised someone was playing you at the time, but make no mistake, you have lived experience with this behaviour. So, what is weaponised incompetence in the workplace, and why does it […]
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 […]
Many employers ask the same question: can employees use sick leave or personal leave for medical appointments in Australia? Full-time and part-time employees receive paid personal leave under the National Employment Standards (NES). While the entitlement itself is straightforward, confusion often arises around what situations actually qualify for personal leave. Appointments, medical certificates and evidence […]
Ah yes, those artistic (weird) perfume ads with varying celebs have hit the TV screens so it must mean that Christmas is just around the corner. That means that all of those fun end of year celebrations are almost upon us too and while we don’t want to be party poopers, this is our annual […]
In every workplace, complaints and grievances are inevitable and it sometimes feels like all you do is adjudicate in petty squabbles between members of your team. Excruciating as it may feel at times, as a leader, handling these complaints with empathy and insight is crucial for maintaining a positive, healthy work environment. More than meets […]
Favouritism at work is one of the fastest ways to lose your team's trust, and most leaders don't realise they're doing it. You don't have to be playing obvious favourites for the damage to set in. A slightly warmer tone with one person. The same name landing on the visible projects. A bit more patience […]
Updated May 2026 Something feels off with your team and you can't quite name it. Projects keep hitting strange delays. People who used to talk freely have gone quiet. Morale dipped weeks ago and nobody can tell you why. Instead, there's no big fight, no obvious problem, just a slow drag on everything. That drag […]
In today’s work world, where the lines between office and home blur and company loyalty is built on more than just payday, workplace culture has become a hot topic. Culture isn’t just about what the company says on its website—it’s how things actually get done, how people feel, and what they value. And guess who’s […]
