Embracing Authenticity in the Workplace: Unleash your True Self
Let’s face it, we spend a significant chunk of our lives at work. So why not make it a place where you can be your true, extraordinary self? Gone are the days when blending in and conforming were the keys to professional success. The modern workplace thrives on diversity, originality and genuine connections. Picture this: […]
Are you at risk of losing your new employee?
With the job market the way it has been for the last few years we have all heard over and over again how hard it has been, and still is in the majority of sectors, to find great talent. Although the market has slowed slightly with the downturn in the economy, finding great talent still […]
Key factors to consider when facing redundancies
When dealing with redundancies, the process can be challenging and complex. Redundancies occur when an organisation needs to reduce its workforce, usually due to factors such as financial constraints, changes in business strategies, technological advancements or shifts in market demand. Running an effective redundancy process requires careful planning, clear communication and a focus on treating […]
How DiSC Can Help Workplace Culture
After the last few years with the move to work from home and sticking with a hybrid model or returning to the workplace, plus the great realignment of people priorities, there is a renewed focus on workplace culture and team building. Have we forgotten how to work together after being home for the last few […]
Proactive vs Reactive People Strategies
How can we get ahead with our people strategies to ensure retention and engagement, without jumping through hoops to get there? As HR professionals, we are often called to action when the battlelines are well and truly already drawn. For many organisations, the day-to-day people solutions take up so much time, that we can forget […]
How to write a resume when changing career direction
Deciding to take your career in a different direction can be exhilarating. Forging a new career path, learning new skills, taking on new challenges, making change; there are many reasons why people decide to have a change of career. Sometimes it can be forced upon us or it can be our choice, driven by different […]
GenWho?
Today’s professional landscape is increasingly diverse not only in terms of culture and background but also in generational demographics. Each generation has its own set of priorities shaped by their unique experiences, perspectives, work styles, communication styles, societal influences, technological advancements, and preferences. While individuals within each generation may vary in their values and priorities […]
Conducting Better Interviews
I’ve sat in on thousands of interviews with my clients during my career in recruitment and I’ve experienced great interviews, bad interviews and cringeworthy interviews. And I’m not talking about the candidate interviewing poorly, I’m talking about the company; the interviewer conducting the interview. If you are hiring, the interview is one step in the […]
Navigating the Right to Disconnect: New Fair Work Act right
With the constant accessibility provided by smartphones and laptops, many employees find themselves tied to their jobs long after they’ve left the office. Both physically and mentally. Recently the Fair Work Act has introduced a new workplace right aimed at granting employees the freedom to ‘disconnect’ from work obligations outside of their designated work hours. […]