Understanding Your Unconscious Bias
As a leader, your decisions, interactions, and the way you shape your team’s culture are guided by numerous factors, some conscious and others unconscious. This is called your “unconscious bias”. What exactly is unconscious bias, and how does it affect your perspective as a leader? What is unconscious bias? Unconscious bias refers to the automatic […]
5 Signs of a Toxic Workplace (And How to Address Them)
Are you feeling burned out? It’s easy to blame a heavy workload, personal stress, or the general sense of overwhelm. But have you stopped to consider that it might be your company’s culture at the root of the problem? Culture isn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’ – it’s a crucial element that directly impacts team performance, employee […]
A Guide to Surviving End of Year Fatigue
As the end of the year approaches, many of us feel like we’re crawling to the finish line, tired from the challenges we’ve faced, both personally and professionally. It’s natural to feel worn out by this time of year, and that familiar end-of-year fatigue can settle in sooner than expected. But it doesn’t have to […]
The #1 End of Year Activity You Must Do: A Retrospective
As hard as it may be to believe, the end of the year is already fast approaching. Many of us are sprinting towards the finish line, eager to take a well-deserved break over the holiday period to spend time with family, friends, maybe go on a holiday. While it can be tempting to just push […]
The Business Case for Friendships at Work
In today’s fast-paced workplace, the importance of friendships and community can often be overlooked, but the 2024 Employment Hero Wellness at Work report highlights just how vital these connections are. Mateship at work does more than make the day enjoyable — it boosts wellbeing, enhances productivity, drives engagement, and fosters a positive culture. Here’s why […]
Performance conversations are tough. But they don’t have to be
Navigating difficult performance conversations is one of the trickiest aspects of leadership. You want to maintain a supportive and positive team culture, but what happens when someone underperforms? It’s tempting to avoid tough discussions but as a leader, it’s your responsibility to hold people accountable without compromising care. In our latest leader guide “From Conflict […]
Living Your Corporate Culture: How to Create a Workplace People Love
Building a corporate culture that works isn’t just about hitting performance targets or boosting the bottom line – it’s about creating an environment where individuals and teams thrive. A great organisational culture is one that fosters high performance, considers mental health and wellbeing, and ultimately leads to happier, healthier employees who are engaged and productive. […]
The Power of a Year-End Retrospective
As the year draws to a close, many organisations and teams find themselves in a reflective state. The final stretch before Christmas is often fast-paced, with deadlines looming and a push to close out projects and it can feel like a crawl to the end, especially if it’s been a busy year. But before everyone […]
Bad Bosses and Their Impact
We’ve all had encounters with bad bosses — the ones who micromanage, dismiss ideas, fail to communicate, or worse, take credit for their team’s work. These bosses create a toxic atmosphere that stifles creativity, lowers morale, and ultimately leads to disengaged teams and poor productivity. But what separates a “bad boss” from a great leader? […]
The Latest Wellness Report and What it Means for Wellbeing in your Workplace
Australians spend on average 1/3 of their lives at work, which can be exhausting, draining, uninspiring and unengaging when organisations don’t support their teams’ wellbeing at work. The latest Wellness Report from Employment Hero surveyed over 1000 people from around Australia between 12 April to 1 May 2024, asking them about their mental health, professional […]
