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 […]
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 […]
Restraint of Trade Clauses – What You Need to Consider Now
I’ve always found Restraint of Trade Clauses to be a hot topic of conversation when it comes to employment contracts and then when an employee is leaving and going to a competitor. Other than that, they don’t get any further consideration, typically. Naturally, business owners want restraint of trade clauses included to protect their business […]
Casual Employment Arrangements – What is your Strategy?
So, you employ a casual workforce at your business. You may have commenced this ‘strategy’ when you were first getting started, and it has continued to be the ‘way we do things around here’ because it may be easy, and the employees might seem to like it and it just ‘works’. But does it? With […]
How to get the most out of Networking
Networking – what a buzz word at the moment. Sometimes it feels like there is a different networking event happening every other week. Are you new to networking and finding it daunting? You are not alone. We’ve all been there – walking into a work function, training event or conference, not knowing anyone and wondering […]
“We need to talk”: Managing Difficult Conversations at Work (Without Losing Sleep)
Ah, the dreaded difficult conversation. Whether it’s giving constructive feedback, addressing a conflict, or navigating a sensitive issue, these workplace chats can make even the most confident professional want to crawl under their desk. It might seem easier to avoid the issue and hope it resolves on its own—but avoidance usually makes things worse. The […]
Upcoming employment changes for Small Business – the time is now!
With the new financial year starting with a bang, so too does further employer obligations as it relates to the employment of your organisations most important asset, your staff! With a flurry of compliance and amendments to employment related legislation during 2024, the fun continues into 2025 with a focus on; Right to disconnect – […]