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Your business has recently recruited a rich and diverse workforce with a mix of genders, ethnicities, ages, religions and backgrounds. This fills that diversity quota you’ve been struggling to hit. Luckily now you can simply tick off the diversity and inclusion (D&I) box and be on your …

There are fundamental shifts taking place in HR. In these times of critical skills shortages, everyone has woken up to the fact that employees are the most important company asset. And using the right HR Tech will help you get the best out of them. The big HR tech shift …

Ask an HR consultant about the best way to deal with toxic employees and they’ll tell you to avoid hiring them in the first place! While this is sound advice, it comes as cold comfort to you if you’ve already made the hire and are now dealing with …

Times are pretty tough for Australian businesses right now. Many industries have had to close their doors for the foreseeable future, while others are doing their best to adapt. What does adapting look like? Some businesses are pivoting their operations to support different audiences, like Wild Brumby Schnapps Distillery in …

As a small business owner, no doubt you’ve heard the old adage “you’ve got to spend money to make money”. Of course, it’s not always necessary to splash the cash, but healthy cash flow will (in most cases) get you further, faster. If you’re lucky, you’…

Employee surveys. What are they, should you be using them and are they really worth the hype?  The simple answer is yes, yes and yes.  Encouraging a culture of feedback is one of the best things you can do for your business —   and using employee surveys is one of the …

While Australian women today make up 50.2% of the private sector, only 31.5% hold management positions and even more shocking, just 17.1% of CEOs are women. Despite an emphasis on closing the gender equality gap across the C-suite, women in leadership remain largely underrepresented.  This disparity does not stem from women’s inability …

Do you remember the last time you caught up with your direct report to discuss how they’re going? If it’s been more than a fortnight ago, you’re missing out on all the benefits associated with having regular 1:1s.  If you’re new to the concept of 1:1s …

Leading a team can be a great experience that is both challenging and rewarding. However, fast-paced working environments can leave managers with little time check-in with their teams to ensure they’re happy and on track with their work.  Although task-focused leaders are proven to be highly efficient in the …

Whether you’re interested in changing careers or picking up a new skill, online courses are the learning of the future.  Today, we no longer need to sit in a lecture theatre or carry around a load of clunky textbooks just to learn a new skill. Online courses have changed …