It is no secret that workplaces need an inclusive, people-centric culture to thrive. This begs the question; why do toxic work cultures still exist, and more importantly, what can we do to fix it? Toxic workplace culture remains one of the key reasons that high performers leave their jobs and, in most cases, will have a negative flow through to…
The Fair Work Commission has recently announced their decision regarding minimum wage and award rate increases which will come into effect on 1 July 2022. Here’s what you need to know: National Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage will increase by 5.2%, which amounts to $40 a week. The new National Minimum Wage will be $812.60 per week or $21.38…
Effective recruitment practices are at the heart of every successful business and as we enter a new era of post-covid people practices, taking a fresh look at how we recruit; and specifically what qualities we are looking for, has become more important than ever. As part of our in-house professional development strategy, we recently attended a global event hosted by…
As human beings, we are no stranger to conflict. We experience it in our everyday lives with our family and friends and may have well-honed strategies to tackle such situations. We see conflict unfold on the world stage at every turn. Yet in our professional lives, experiencing conflict in the workplace can cause a great deal of both angst and…
While the #metoo movement arose around sexual harassment in the US entertainment industry, its impact has been felt in workplaces across the entire globe. Many would argue this movement has prompted a resurgence of complaints of workplace bullying and harassment. At a minimum, it has given people the courage to speak up and not be silenced. “The simple truth is…
We recently blogged about useful strategies to maximise employee retention in face of “The Great Resignation”. Since the start of the pandemic, many companies have been disrupted by a sudden increase in employees leaving the business. If there are lessons to be learned over the past two years, it’s that employees desire greater connection with their peers and leaders both…
In recent weeks, I’ve made an effort to reach out to many of our clients and colleagues within the industry. As I reflect on those, and as we all digest the news that our lockdown must be extended for the weeks if not months ahead, there are many common themes and sentiments. I wrote last month about “languishing” being that…
Podcast 3 is ready for your listening ears as I chat all things mental health support for your staff with Community Colleges Australia
As the new financial year approaches, it’s important to be aware of significant changes to the national minimum wage and superannuation guarantee that may impact your business. Minimum Wage Increase Following the 2021 Annual Wage review, the Fair Work Commission announced an order to increase the national minimum wage by 2.5%, to $20.33 per hour. The new full-time minimum wage…
[3 min 18 viewing time] • How connected do your people feel to your business? • Do you provide new team members with a thorough onboarding process? • Are your staff adding value to your organisation or simply receiving a pay cheque? Business leaders – and SME owners in particular – often tend to forget about one of their primary…