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Which DiSC personality is most common? The case of the disappearing yellow stickers!
DiSC is one of the most powerful tools we use with teams because it gives people a shared, practical language to talk about behaviour. Rather than labelling people as “difficult”, “quiet”, or “too detailed”, DiSC helps teams understand why people...
Probation isn’t a checkbox – it’s where performance and culture begin
Probation periods often get treated as a box to tick: contracts signed, forms completed, review done. But when handled well, probation can be one of the most powerful tools you have to build strong performance and a positive workplace culture....
Leadership Imperatives for 2026
As Australian workplaces continue to navigate economic uncertainty, skills shortages, and rapid change, insights from Blanchard’s 2026 Global HR and L&D Trends Survey highlight five clear priorities for the year ahead. 1. Leadership Capability...
The Art of Stopping: Why “Less” is the answer to 2026
Recently, a client lost a valued employee. The immediate response was stress. Leaders worried about the loss of capability, corporate knowledge, and capacity. There was real concern about how the work would get done. But once the employee was gone,...
Can You Ask Employees to Work Over Christmas?
What employers need to know this festive season As we head into the silly season, many businesses juggle a familiar mix: staff availability and public holiday entitlements. A recent Federal Court case has put Christmas rostering back in the...
4 Common Questions Employers Ask About Unpaid Leave
Handling unpaid leave requests can be tricky. On one hand, you want to be fair and flexible. On the other, you still need to keep the business running smoothly, and when decisions feel inconsistent or unclear, things can escalate fast. A recent...
Setting your managers up for success makes all the difference
As the Leadership & Engagement Consultant at Focus HR, I get to work with many leaders - emerging, existing or very experienced. What gives me the greatest kick in the work I am lucky to do is the aha moments from our clients - no matter where...
2025 Wrapped: A Year of Progress, Lessons… and a Much-Needed Reset
When I look back on 2025, it’s easy to point to the things we got right. We grew revenue by nearly 20%. We hit our budget despite losing 20% of our consulting capacity. We delivered great outcomes for clients, reflected in a 95% NPS. On paper, it...
Sick (Personal) Leave Misuse: What Employers should do (and what not to do)
A Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision from earlier in the year serves as a reminder for employers, that acting too quickly on suspicions of sick leave abuse can be costly. In the case, a senior supervisor was dismissed after taking six weeks of...
Great Managers aren’t born. They’re coached.
The difference between a good manager and a truly exceptional one often comes down to one single transformative skill: coaching. Coaching is more than giving feedback or solving problems. It’s about unlocking potential - asking better questions,...
Why Sleep Belongs in Your Workplace Strategy
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, rest is often the first thing we sacrifice, and the last thing we’re encouraged to prioritise. Our Focus HR team recently took a different approach. We slowed down. We learned to nourish. We reconnected...
Strategy isn’t a document or an event – it’s a conversation
Many organisations treat strategy like a once-a-year exercise - crafted by the executive team, written into a polished deck, and shared at an all-staff meeting before everyone gets back to “business as usual.” But real strategy doesn’t live in...
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