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Who Has Time for Performance Reviews? [Especially When They Take 49 Clicks to Complete]
In the legal industry, where billable hours are measured in 6-minute increments, efficiency is king. So when a performance review takes 49 clicks and more than 8 months to complete, it becomes apparen …
Workplace Change Isn’t as Scary as You Think
When management initiates change, it can be frustrating if staff don’t respond with excitement and a can-do attitude. Resistance to change is not only frustrating; it can also be seen as a deliberate …
Clothing drives new-found dignity and hope for the homeless
Ever since a Marie Kondo style wardrobe cull went turbo in 2016, HR + L&D Tech Fest charity partner, Pass it on Clothing has been putting apparel, shoes and accessories directly in the hands of those  …
Merivale: Bringing Magic to the People Experience
To say that Merivale has evolved over the years is an understatement. Today it is known as Australia’s largest privately-owned restaurant and hospitality business, but just over 60 years ago, the fami …
Why People Are Dymocks’ Secret Weapon to Surviving the Online War
In an industry with tight margins, and ruthless competition from online stores, book chain Dymocks knows that customer experience in face-to-face interactions with friendly, knowledgeable staff is the …
Does Engagement Drive Performance? The Chicken and Egg Question
If you have ever linked employee engagement scores to business outcomes (sales volume, customer satisfaction, financial & operational performance, etc.), you have likely been part of a “chicken or egg …
Pink Elephants: Charity Partner of HR Innovation & Tech Fest
We are so excited to be the chosen charity partner for HR + L&D Innovation & Tech Fest, Australia’s most exciting and progressive gathering of HR leaders, difference-makers and disruptors celebrating …
René Carayol: “What happened to George Floyd was a moment that we turned into a movement. Let's make it a way of life.”
René is one of the world's leading business gurus specialising in leadership, culture, and transformation. He has worked with some of the Fortune 500's top CEOs and their executive teams, he has also …
3 tips for harnessing gig mindsetters to strengthen your company
In 2015/2016, data began to show the rise of individual capabilities inside organisations while at the same time leadership culture was stagnating. An overlooked group of employees that share “the gig …