Mana & Dignity
In June, I spoke about preserving mana and dignity, alongside the Harkness Henry employment team. The topic was navigating restructure, redeployment, and redundancy. For those who were unable… Read more ›
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The art of a good story and how this leads to great HR
It is amazing how a story shared can change perspective and thinking processes. The impact can be even greater when there is an emotional connection and warmth behind that story. A story for story… Read more ›
Crowdsourcing: The best thing since sliced bread for better employee retention
And the ideal solutions to your business problems Vaccination policies will need a once over and consideration as to whether they are required, and more importantly checking if they are in fact… Read more ›
The opportunity cost if you get covid
My email inbox is so much lighter, and the to-do list is easier to manage. Who would say that after a week of sick leave thanks to covid? I can because I indeed got covid, I used the… Read more ›
My hand is up, and I have something to share
Right now, in this moment as I type, the to do list looks endless and I have several messages from clients with questions, and other calls to make. Life admin needs drastic… Read more ›
2021. The year that reminded us Rome wasn’t built in a day.
As I reflect on the year that has been, it seems again we have a year of 2 parts: before August and after August. Or otherwise known as before Delta, and after. Lockdowns have frustrated many since… Read more ›
Have you had any CONVOS lately?
What is getting you through the day? It’s after 1pm and I am busy typing away at this blog post. The team’s chat is pinging away. The lockdown update has happened, and my team are sharing… Read more ›
How to kill Rosemary and save employee retention
I have my moments where I am caught pondering various topics and thoughts staring out the window. I have just finished listening to Jim Collins – Good to Great. So many great concepts and… Read more ›
Winter Blues
Are these heavy feelings getting you down? It’s winter and I have that sinking feeling. The dreary rainy days are pulling me down. Come back all-day sunshine. Lockdown was a year… Read more ›
If you were this employer what would you choose – A or B or C?
If you were this employer what would you choose – A or B or C? Your current inventory system is causing more headaches and the reports it spits out require hours of manipulation to get the…
Why I don’t work Fridays?
and it is not because I am a mum… I wear many hats and I am often asked ‘how do you do it?”! What’s the secret to balancing it all? Where do…
Are you an Avocado Leader?
I love avocadoes. They are great on toast with tomatoes and ground pepper, or whizzed up in a chocolate mousse. But did I ever think they would be used to describe the new type of leadership? Um… Read more ›
Changing of the guard and creating a space for something new
When you recruit and employ a new person for your team, you are changing the way your team will work together and the culture. If this new person is coming in to fill a vacancy, this signals that… Read more ›
It’s all about the actions behind the outcomes.
My morning drive includes 2 stops before work. Daycare and school. There are several parts of my drive that I cringe and prompt anxiety to well up. There’s the place on a long stretch where I… Read more ›
Is your bucket heading for burnout?
I love people watching. I catch myself staring and watching others wondering what conversations are about when waiting in a queue. With friends in my younger days we would make up stories… Read more ›
Have you filled your bucket lately?
One the weekend I received a well timed invite to a BBQ. I was solo parenting that weekend and a chance to relax with like-minds while the kids played sounded perfect. When I was leaving the… Read more ›
Learn how to be open to making changes and restructuring
When leading a business you have to adapt and roll with whatever comes your way. Sometimes you can anticipate and have a plan. Other times you may not. But one thing is for sure tomorrow is always… Read more ›
The work is always there but the people don’t have to be
When leading a business you have to adapt and roll with whatever comes your way. Sometimes you can anticipate and have a plan. Other times you may not. But one thing is for sure tomorrow is always… Read more ›
The Employment Journey eBook – let’s choose your HR adventure
Sometimes running a business can feel like your own Indiana Jones movie, full of unexpected ‘adventures’, pots of gold and dangerous pirates lurking around every corner! We know that negotiating…
Flexible workplaces – do you have what it takes to stretch?
There are no simple answers when it comes to designing flexible workplaces or deciding how and when people work. Do you know why? Everyone is different and so are our businesses. Heard of the… Read more ›
That dirty c-word
Recently while driving I heard an advert and I cringed because there are many other words I would rather use than “Covid”. I’ve said it a few times and I won’t be saying it again. I now cringe… Read more ›
Subcontractor or employee? Which one is best for your business?
It’s frustrating figuring out what to do with your recruitment strategy when there is so much uncertainty about the next 6-12 months. Have you considered engaging a contractor instead of an…
How to improve productivity in your business
This month’s blog hasn’t been an easy one to write. I find my writing and creativity is shocking when I have been stuck in the detail of something. But I am committed to doing a… Read more ›
Funding for SMEs and Planning for your take off
Check out Catherine’s latest video where she gives you an update on the latest government announcement and things to consider for your business in these COVID-19 times. For those with HR and…
How to stay positive and flexible in your business during Covid-19
I’m trying to stay positive and be adaptable and flexible in such trying times while working from home in my new temporary office space, but it can be pretty difficult. If we think about where we…
It’s real people – let’s make a plan
Alert level 3 to Alert level 4 – It’s real people. If your people can work from home. Great. If they can’t, well they are on the subsidy and using annual leave to top up wages. The… Read more ›
7 essential attributes to look for when recruiting new team members
As you’re getting your head back into work mode this year, it’s time to contemplate on areas in your business you would like to develop further over the next 12 months. What areas would like… Read more ›
Our Top HR Tips for Surviving the Silly Season
Tis the Silly Season where silly things can happen and do happen! Summer holidays are so close but we still have two weeks to go … unless you are secondary school teachers ? This is the… Read more ›
5 Leadership Lessons Taken from Grey’s Anatomy
It has been a while since the last blog post. Suffice to say we are quite happy to see the back of September and to a lesser extent October. These months saw us fire-fighting in our… Read more ›
The 4 seasons of business planning
August is the last month of winter and WOW what a wet dreary month it has been! Sorry you haven’t heard from us in a while. We got distracted with a few re-organisation projects on the… Read more ›
The importance of consolidation after change
I talk a lot about reflection and review. That’s because it is hard to know where to go if you don’t know where you have been or what you have learnt along the way. I push for… Read more ›
Trial periods vs Probationary periods
On Monday 6 May, the legislation changed so that only businesses with less than 20 employees could utilise trial periods. It doesn’t matter if you employ casuals, permanent or temps. If… Read more ›
Performance Reviews: Pause, Reset & Act
As I write this on a gloomy Saturday afternoon, I look out my office window only to see grey clouds and leaves furiously flying around. It’s easy to feel down and overburdened by whatever hard… Read more ›
Building time into your day to have fun and laugh in the workplace
Many took advantage of the Easter and Anzac public holidays to take a break and get some distance from work. Threes weeks later and all of this may seem like a distant memory now. … Read more ›
Domestic Violence Leave – another tool for your employer toolbelt
Upon hearing that employees are now entitled to receive paid domestic violence leave was your first response “Why?”. It was? Then hold on a wee sec as I’m going to tell you why you… Read more ›
The Employment Guide to Surviving the Christmas Rush
The weeks leading into Christmas can be difficult and strained Deadlines are a plenty, but time and patience are few. We currently have clients distracted with petty issues taking centre… Read more ›
Welcome to the era of Talent Shortages: 5 tips for employee retention
We all know – it is hard to find good people. It is also just as hard to keep them. The employment market is tight. People with good technical and people skills are a hot… Read more ›
Workforce Planning – Part 5 – People planning summed up
The start of winter heralds a time of reflection and planning. Businesses are setting budgets, reviewing the year that has been and considering what is ahead. Your employees will be doing the… Read more ›
Workforce Planning – Part 3 – Capability and Expertise
The start of winter heralds a time of reflection and planning. Businesses are setting budgets, reviewing the year that has been and considering what is ahead. Your employees will be doing the… Read more ›
Workforce Planning – Part 1 – Preparing for Change
The start of winter heralds a time of reflection and planning. Businesses are setting budgets, reviewing the year that has been and considering what is ahead. Your employees will be… Read more ›
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Recent legislation change affects your employment agreements
On 13 June 2023 the Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Act 2023 (the Act) received Royal Assent and came into force. What does this mean… Read more ›
The Employment Journey eBook – let’s choose your HR adventure
Sometimes running a business can feel like your own Indiana Jones movie, full of unexpected ‘adventures’, pots of gold and dangerous pirates lurking around every corner! We know that negotiating…
Leave entitlement quiz – are you on the right track?
With most of the country entering level 3 on Wednesday, but many still unable to return to work or working reduced hours from home, we thought now was a good time to test your knowledge on annual…
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