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Managing Through Change

As we kick off 2024, it’s apparent that macroeconomic factors such as high interest rates and economic uncertainty will continue to pose challenging times for businesses and individuals alike.  The likely outcome is that some things will need to change in your business: the strategic plan may need an overhaul, the allocation of resources (including people) may need to change,…

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Making the most of this time of year

So many of our clients have told us what an absolute pleasure it is to take annual leave at this time of the year. For some it’s just the fact of looking forward to taking a break from the demands of work, especially for some of our clients who we’ve assisted through difficult projects – managing long term workplace conflicts…

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Balancing Act: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Work-Life Harmony

In today’s fast-paced world, achieving a healthy work-life balance is becoming increasingly challenging. The demands of our professional lives often spill over into our personal time, leading to burnout and reduced overall well-being. This article explores the importance for employers to be able to identify potential signs of burnout in the workplace and what they can do to foster a…

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Company Culture: Embracing Shared Responsibility for Success

I recently read an article in HBR by Denise Lee Yohn, which really resonated with me. It talked about organisational culture being a shared responsibility of all in the organisation. This blog is not intended as a summary rather it examines some of the key points that I believe are relevant to SME’s. In a rapidly changing business landscape, company…

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How your employer brand dictates external and internal success

There is no doubt that establishing and building a brand is one of the biggest investments your organisation will make. These days more than ever there are so many evolving touchpoints your brand needs to be across to ensure a cohesive message is constantly being communicated both externally and internally. However, for many companies who spend vast resources on this…

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Navigating New Sexual Harassment Legislation: Key Obligations for Employers in Australia and Mitigating Psychosocial Risks

Introduction Sexual harassment remains a pervasive issue in workplaces around the world, causing significant harm to individuals and organisational culture. Recognising the importance of addressing this problem, Australia has introduced new sexual harassment legislation aimed at ensuring safer and more inclusive work environments. As an employer, it is crucial to understand the key obligations under the legislation and actively mitigate…

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Unveiling the Link Between a Toxic Work Culture and Workplace Conflict

And 5 practical strategies you can implement to fix it. Workplace conflict is an inevitable aspect of any organisation, and indeed ‘healthy’ conflict may be needed to promote progress, innovation and continuous improvement.  But highly prevalent and high intensity conflict can be greatly influenced by the presence of a toxic work culture – and can hinder progress in many different…

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Psychosocial Hazards – the evolving obligations for employers to managing safe and well workplaces

More than ever, employers are required to undertake a wholistic and proactive approach to ensuring workplace health and safety.   Psychosocial hazards, risks and issues (defined as: anything that could cause psychological harm, for example: harm to someone’s mental health)[1]are now at the fore, driven largely by a recent independent review of Australia’s model WHS laws and the impact of…

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