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 […]
I’m one of millions of people around the world who have jumped on the Mel Robbins bandwagon. I don’t listen to every podcast or interview, but many of her life lessons really resonate with me. In particular, these three have stuck: Lately, I’ve been thinking about how these ideas play out in the workplace - […]
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 […]
Last month saw a ruling in the case against Woolworths and Coles alleged underpayments. While the lengthy ruling specifically related to the construction of the General Retail Industry Award, Justice Nye Perram’s ruling will have broad application as he made two very important findings which are likely to be read as to be applied across […]
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 […]
Ever wondered why some people dive into tasks headfirst while others want to talk it through every, single detail first? Or why some employees seem to feed off chaos, while others quietly crave quiet, calm, structure? That’s where DiSC® comes in. It gives leaders and teams a common language to understand how different people operate, […]
Let’s face it — as a business leader or owner of a small to medium-sized business, you’re likely wearing far too many hats. Sales, strategy, operations, hiring, performance management, compliance... maybe even unjamming the office printer (again) while trying to ensure you are working on the future plans and viability of your business. Delegation is […]
