SMEs and Non-Profits are often told they can’t compete. The story is always the same: “We don’t have the big bucks or the perks of the big end of town”. But here is the reality: while large corporations use high salaries to offset a sense of professional anonymity, they are missing what today’s talent […]
Technical skills are no longer enough to keep a job in 2026. If a machine can do the task, your “hard skills” are officially a commodity. The real value now lies in what we used to call “soft skills”, but there is nothing soft about them. Just for a moment, think about […]
Think about the last time you bought a gift for a close friend. You didn’t just grab a random item from a shelf and hope it worked. You thought about their hobbies, their struggles, and what makes them smile. In Australia, many workplaces still use a “one-size-fits-all” approach to the employee journey. […]
The competition for top talent in 2026 isn’t going to ease up. You’ll still be facing off against massive corporations that lure candidates with brand prestige, big salaries, and lavish perks. As a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), you know the true cost of a bad hire, and the ongoing expense of an empty role. […]
For years, I told myself I wasn’t great at networking. It didn’t feel authentic, and honestly, it would drain me and leave me feeling exhausted. I used to observe the best networkers. They looked relaxed and comfortable. This led me to believe they were all extroverts, which is where my natural inclination to stay […]
Hybrid work was meant to be the great equaliser, a balance between flexibility and collaboration, the best of both worlds. But for many organisations, what began as an exciting experiment is fast becoming a source of friction, frustration and fading culture. Leaders, HR managers, and operational teams (especially baby boomers) are grappling with the gap […]
When you’re up against large corporations with deep pockets, it can feel like a losing battle. Maybe you’re not able to match their salaries and benefits, but your small business has a powerful, and often under-utilised, secret weapon… 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. Unlike large companies where employees often complain of feeling like a small cog in […]
As an owner, manager or supervisor do you find yourself consistently providing answers to questions and solutions to problems for your team or being the go-to fixer for your team? This is a very normal leadership instinct after all, right? After all, that’s the job… or is it? What if it’s the wrong approach? What if […]
Many would agree that annual performance reviews are outdated and ineffective. Saving up feedback and delivering it in one sitting misses the opportunity for growth and leaves employees feeling frustrated and unvalued. This can be costly. According to a Gallup study, employees who receive daily feedback from their manager are 3.6 times more likely to be motivated […]
Recruiting is changing fast. A new Gartner study reveals that only one quarter (26%) of job seekers trust AI will fairly evaluate them. The skills shortage is well documented; however, the pursuit of efficiency in hiring might be pushing away the very people you want to attract! Computer says NO! A good friend of mine, (for privacy I am […]