It’s a common observation that people who are highly successful don’t just possess a strong work ethic—they also have a powerful mindset that helps them navigate the complexities of their careers. They actively avoid negative behaviours that can undermine their progress and impact the teams around them. In a modern workplace, these behaviours don’t just […]

Mental health is a critical issue in Australian workplaces, and it’s up to HR teams to lead the charge in fostering a supportive culture. R U OK? Day is more than just an annual event; it’s a powerful catalyst for a year-round commitment to employee wellbeing. This year, the national day of action falls on […]

Change is intimidating for most of us, and hence people usually hesitate whenever they are asked to follow someone or something that they are not sure of. This makes the task of persuading people a challenging one, irrespective of the fact that your process, or concept, or product may be the best bet that they […]

I recently attended a Business Chicks Breakfast at which Nasty Gal founder and Executive Chairperson Sophia Amoruso spoke. One of the most tweeted and posted quotes of the day was “don’t compare your hustle to their highlight reel”. In the past week, with the announcement that Nasty Gal filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in […]

Staying on top of public holidays is crucial for every Australian business. From managing payroll and leave requests to ensuring compliance, an accurate holiday schedule is essential. Since your payroll and HR processes run on the financial year, we’ve compiled a definitive guide to Australia’s national, state, and territory public holidays for the upcoming 2025-26 […]

Whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation, attracting and retaining skilled individuals is critical for achieving business goals and staying ahead of the competition. However, identifying and developing internal talent is not a one-time effort. Instead, it’s an ongoing process that requires a strategic approach and consistent effort.  This article will discuss practical […]

Employee retention is a critical issue facing companies in today’s competitive business environment. With the cost of replacing a lost employee estimated to be anywhere from 50% to 200% of their annual salary, it is important for businesses to understand the key factors that contribute to employee turnover and the best strategies for retaining their […]

Only 47% of workers globally enjoy psychological safety in the workplace.  After COVID-19 Mental and psychological health has quickly moved up the organization’s priority lists. There is a reasonable cause why the topic of psychological safety at work is getting more popular. Humans are built to rely on each other, both personally and professionally. But […]

While ‘business strategy’ may be a cool buzz word that people like to use nowadays, ‘strategy’ is one of the most misused or somewhat overused words in business. The reality is, the majority of people who use this term randomly, are not aware of what all strategy entails or they don’t understand the underlying business […]

Even though a few classic leadership skills and strategies continue to be effective, today’s volatile environment requires a different leadership skill set. By utilising critical thinking ability at every level, leaders can comprehend the impact of their decisions on the overall business of an organisation. It also helps to stay aligned with the organisational goals and be accountable […]