Managing underperformance is never easy but it becomes significantly more complex when mental health issues are part of the picture. Two Fair Work Commission (FWC) cases from last year highlight the growing legal and practical risks for employers...
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Psychosocial risk hides in culture – are you listening for the signs?
Workplace culture isn’t defined by values on a wall or policies on a shared drive. It’s shaped by how people actually experience work - day to day, team to team, leader to leader. Those lived experiences are also where psychosocial risks either...
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....
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...
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...
Safe, respectful and inclusive celebrations: Positive Duty obligations
The end-of-year season brings with it a sense of celebration - team lunches, awards nights, and of course, the classic office Christmas party. For many organisations, these events are a way to reward effort, build connection, and celebrate success....
The Quiet Slide: How Ignoring Issues Erodes Workplace Culture
Every workplace has moments when something needs to be addressed - a behaviour that’s not quite right, a performance issue, or a brewing conflict. Yet too often, managers hesitate. It’s rarely because they don’t care; more often it’s fear - fear of...
Work-Life Balance: The New Cornerstones of Talent Retention in 2025
In today’s competitive talent landscape, the 2025 Michael Page Talent Trends report reveals a standout theme as critical to attracting and retaining top talent: the primacy of work-life balance. Work-Life Balance: The #1 Priority Work-life balance...
Why Bullying and Sexual Harassment Training is critical for every workplace
In today’s working world, ensuring a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment isn’t just good leadership, it’s a legal and moral responsibility. Workplace bullying and sexual harassment remain real challenges, even in organisations with clear...
Culture Starts on Day One: Why Onboarding Matters More Than You Think
When someone joins a new company, it’s not just about learning the job. It’s about getting a feel for how things work around here. That’s why onboarding is such a big deal when it comes to shaping company culture. It’s the first real introduction...
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