Can You Ask Employees to Work Over Christmas?

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 spotlight, so here’s a...
Great Managers aren’t born.  They’re coached.

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, listening...
Why Sleep Belongs in Your Workplace Strategy

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 with one of the...
Lollipop Moments – a Personal Reflection

Lollipop Moments – a Personal Reflection

Naomi Wilson, Founding Director Late last month we had the pleasure of kicking off the second intake of our Lead with Focus program. Leadership is a passion that has grown over time for me. It wasn’t an instant love affair, like HR was (yep, I’m that odd person who...