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175,000 reasons why banning non-compete clauses won’t increase productivity
– Naomi Wilson, Founding Director Banning non-compete clauses for workers earning less than $175,000 is a misguided initiative. While I recognise the Federal Government’s efforts, as part of their budget announcement, to remove barriers causing...
Employee accommodation: Avoid these common traps
It is not uncommon (particularly in rural settings) for employers to offer accommodation to their employees as part of their remuneration package. Particularly in regions like Toowoomba with a housing shortage, this can be a great way to attract...
The high price for failing to discipline an employee
A recent High Court ruling has emphasised the importance of employment contracts, but for reasons quite different to those you might expect. In a recent unfair dismissal case, an employee was awarded $1.44 million for psychiatric injuries caused by...
The easiest way to transform difficult workplace conversations.
As a leader, you're no stranger to challenging conversations and high-pressure situations. The constant flow of tough decisions and difficult communications can be overwhelming, especially when stress levels are high. The leaders who truly thrive...
Your New Obligation to have a Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan
Effective from 1 March 2025, businesses that operate in Queensland have a new duty under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) (Regulation) with regard to sexual harassment, or sex or gender-based harassment. How is this a hot potato?...
In the aftermath of a Natural Disaster: Keys to Recovery and Resilience
Natural disasters, like we have just experienced with Cyclone Alfred, pose significant challenges for businesses and their employees. Whether the impact on your business has been minor, moderate or significant, the task of reopening, rebuilding and...
The 90-day Cadence: Breaking your Strategy into Achievable Chunks
– Alistair Green, Director of Business Strategy In business strategy, grand visions, powerful purpose statements and moonshot goals provide important alignment, direction and inspiration. However, these elements do not guarantee success in the...
Work-from-home: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
With the working from home (WFH) debate not slowing down, our Founding Director, Naomi Wilson, joined Trevor Chappell on ABC Overnights to discuss why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t necessarily work, especially for small businesses. Here are...
How Great Leaders Navigate Difficult Conversations
– Tamara Stopford, Leadership & Engagement Consultant We love partnering with our clients to help develop and strengthen leadership capacity across their teams. At the start of a recent leadership program, I invited a past participant to share...
Culture Isn’t Built from the Top
– Rikki Gainey, People & Culture Consultant When it comes to building and evolving a high-performing team, the process of moving from good to great isn't always about making drastic changes - it’s about nurturing what’s already working and...
Cyclone Alfred: Employer Obligations & Key Considerations
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred likely to affect businesses and employees over the coming days, here’s a breakdown of important considerations. Our first and biggest tip is a practical one: Communication is key. Open, early and honest communication...
Inspiring Change with Sir Bob Geldof: Focus HR Proudly Sponsors Legends at Their Game
At Focus HR, we believe in the power of leadership, innovation, and community to drive meaningful change. That's why we're proud to be a naming sponsor for the upcoming Legends at Their Game event, featuring the iconic Sir Bob Geldof. On Wednesday,...
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