I’ve lost count of how many times I have had the ‘too busy to manage people’ conversation with clients. Sometimes it’s with business owners who are trying to grow their team and free themselves from being in the weeds. Other times it’s with business owners who are complaining that they have promoted their great technical […]
Month: October 2025
Psychological Health Regulations – Our take
Following a much anticipated build up, recently the Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 and Psychological Health – Compliance Code were released by WorkSafe for operation in Victoria from 1 December 2025. The Regulations and Compliance Code rounds out the compliance Framework for Psychological Health in Victoria by articulating the specific obligations and […]
Reasonable Adjustments, Flexibility & the Quiet Work of Inclusion
Flexibility and reasonable adjustments in the workplace are powerful tools for building a truly inclusive and diverse team. At their best, they help people show up, stay engaged, and perform at their best — even when life throws curveballs their way. But what’s often left out of the conversation is the complexity behind these decisions, […]
Managing Mental Health at Work
With World Mental Health Day on October 10th, it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on something that affects us all—mental wellbeing, especially in the workplace. This year’s theme reminds us that mental health isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a shared responsibility. Whether you’re leading a team or trying to survive back-to-back meetings, mental […]
The Power of Asking Great Questions
I interviewed a candidate this week, and towards the end of the interview I asked: “do you have any questions for me?’ They were well prepared and asked thoughtful, insightful questions that not only impressed me, but also conveyed their genuine interest in the role. Their questions gave me a clear sense of what matters […]