I am a big fan of Jacinda Arden, it’s no secret among my colleagues and friends. In fact, I don’t know many who aren’t constantly impressed by her leadership skills. Which are heavily rooted in her common decency and empathy…
I came upon a colleague’s post the other day about her all time least favourite interview questions. She’s in recruitment and I can just imagine how frustrating it must be. Anyway, a few of them made me uncomfortable, but none…
If you feel heard, you feel validated. This is a universal rule. Now imagine what it feels like when you haven’t been heard. It might have been a feeling you’ve experienced in your work or personal life recently. Maybe you…
I’ve been banging on about feedback and acknowledgement a lot lately. Why? Because it’s one of the most effective ways to uphold your workplace culture; retain good employers; drive more inspired work; boost sales and quite frankly preserve your own…
It’s so often discussed, the Manager v Leader narrative. And for good reason––it is super important we clarify these titles. Both are as valuable as each other and both have their place within a company. But, let me just be…
What Bob Hawke’s leadership can teach us. You don’t have to be into politics, or even Australian to realise the weight behind the collective mourning following the recent passing of former Prime Minister, Bob Hawke. Whether you were around when…
Bringing a critical culture back to life should be a company’s number one priority. Unfortunately, it usually takes a significant event (like bankruptcy) to cause a company to rethink (or god forbid, think about in the first place) their company…
***SPOILER ALERT**** If you are anything like me, you have been eagerly watching Game of Thrones for nine years. So much has changed for me personally in nearly a decade and same goes for the characters who have evolved over…
Acknowledgement is inexpensive, simple and doesn’t require too much strategy. It always has me wondering, why then aren’t we using simple acknowledgement of a good job more often–– whether someone has achieved anything major or not––as a tool to motivate…
The franchise industry is under grave scrutiny at the moment following recent inquiry into a Sydney franchise that’s been underpaying its staff––some earning as little as $12 an hour. It’s not the first franchise-indignity of this nature but it may…
It’s great to have a visionary at the head of a team. Leadership with vision is one of the most powerful types of leadership. But the only time this will work to its greatest capacity, no matter how focused…
Leadership is everywhere and there are leadership tips we can glean from so many places––often when you’re least expecting it. Character driven books or movies often house inspiring leaders. A protagonist in a well-written movie will show some great leadership…
How and why toxic leadership traits are ruining your culture. You’ve probably heard of Fred Goodwin, or at least his infamous involvement in the global financial crisis. Perhaps you know him better by his moniker, Fred The Shred?! Fred Goodwin…
From 1st December 2018, the laws around flexible work arrangements have changed. This was due to a review by the Fair Work Commission earlier in the year. It means that Award covered employees can make requests for flexible work more…
Workplace bullying [wurk-pleys bul-ly-ing] When a person or group of people repeatedly act unreasonably towards an individual or group of workers and that behaviour creates a risk to health a safety (FairWork Australia). Teasing someone at work is really…
On 1st October 2018, 85 Modern Awards changed to include the right of casual workers to request permanent employment. The new clause introduces the concept of a “regular casual employee”, being an employee who works “a pattern of hours on…
From Thursday 1st November 2018 there will be changes to the legislation covering Long Service Leave in Victoria that aims to make Long Service Leave more flexible and fair for families and women. The current Long Service Leave Act 1992…
Should violent allegations against a co-worker constitute an immediate dismissal? The short answer here is no. One firm has learnt this lesson the hard way. The case The Fair Work Commission found that CPB Contractors had unfairly dismissed a female…
They say variety is the spice of life and that it’s needed to keep life interesting. This same principal applies to the working life. A change in work hours, work patterns and work location can all be considered a driver…
So, you’re a Manager, and you have an employee that has a bad attitude. They are negative, they play the victim, they behave badly often, but unfortunately they do their actual job pretty well. So, it’s really hard to manage…