Addressing Domestic & Family Violence as a Workplace Issue
Trigger warning: This article mentions domestic violence. If you or somebody you know is in need of support you can contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). QUICK EXIT → This month is Domestic & Family Violence Prevention month. We recently spoke with Ganga Karen Ashworth & Marcia Friend from the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre (IWHC) about […]
Leading diverse personalities in the workplace
When leaders encourage a diversity of personalities in their workplaces, it can lead to the development of vibrant and productive teams. However, effectively engaging with unique personalities can be a complex task and, if managed incorrectly, can have a negative impact on communication and understanding amongst team members. With the right support, committed leaders who are open to […]
Navigating work events during the festive season
The festive season is a time for relaxation, reflection, and celebration after a year of hard work; however, with these celebrations now upon us, it’s time to pause and consider measures that ensure work events remain safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Handling Flexible Working Arrangements
In a post-COVID world, the issue of properly evaluating and responding to Flexible Working Arrangements (FWA) has been increasingly in the spotlight as working from home became a necessity for most of 2020 and 2021, followed more recently by a push to get employees “back to the office”. Small businesses need to understand the benefits of accepting such arrangements and how to implement them (or refuse them) fairly and properly.
Mastering team motivation in a post-pandemic world – what leaders need to know.
As the business world evolves, one constant remains: the need for motivated employees. Employee motivation is the engine that drives productivity, innovation, and growth but in a post-pandemic world many employees report feeling burnt out and exhausted – impacting their motivation.