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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,...
A Non-Negotiable Duty: Responding to and Preventing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
Preventing bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility. Inaction isn’t an option – and the onus is on employers to take meaningful action to ensure their workplace is safe, respectful and inclusive....
Mastering the Art of Effective Delegation
Do you frequently find yourself thinking ‘I may as well do it myself’, ‘I need to do this to make sure it’s right’, or ‘I don’t want to overload anyone in the team, and this will only take me five minutes?’ If you do, you’re not alone. Effective...
Scaling Up – The Challenge of Impostor Syndrome
We all experience imposter syndrome at some point in our business journey. It’s that nagging feeling that you’re not as competent as others think you are – and it usually hits when you’re in the throes of business growth. It’s perfectly normal to...
Quiet Influencers: The Silent Strength of Gentle Leaders
Not all business leaders are extroverts. There seems to be a common perception that great leaders are bold, ambitious, charismatic and outspoken, however that’s not always the case. In our DiSC workshops, for instance, we see business leaders of...
For Success In 2025, The Time to Review Strategy Is Now.
"If you don’t know where you are going, any path will take you there.” – Sioux Proverbs If you want to kick off 2025 with a focused mindset, ready to seize opportunities and tackle challenges head-on, the time to reflect on business strategy is...
Understanding WFH and Workplace Flexibility: The Legal Landscape
In our article on smart flexibility, we explore tips on how employers can implement effective flexibility arrangements as well as navigate the return to office for employees who have been working from home. Here, we explore the legal landscape by...
FWC Ruling: Out-of-Hours Texting Results in Dismissal
As HR advisors, we often have conversations with managers about employees demonstrating inappropriate behaviours, however there is an underlying fear of taking action (especially termination) due to the risk of a Fair Work claim. Does that risk...
A Game Changer: Superannuation Added to Paid Parental Leave
Superannuation payments will now be added to the Federal Government's paid parental leave, thanks to new legislation. The Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuation for a More Secure Retirement) Bill 2024 was introduced into Parliament...
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