In a time when connection is key to our workplaces, how do we keep the good, the positive, and manage the risks during the upcoming silly season? Or in any big event that we do – conferences; celebrations; you get the drift. There is an expectation that we get together and have fun collectively. I’ve recently seen people in person who I haven’t seen before or in while, and there were hugs (almost) all round – consensual hugs of course, and no hugs where there was not the vibe

I’ve recruited some really challenging roles and in really challenging industries in my career. I was reflecting on those at a conference I facilitated a session at recently. Why? Because I saw the barista. Weird but true. I’ve learned some invaluable lessons in recruiting over my career, and I am sharing some of them below.   Many years ago, I was working in the pharmaceutical sector supporting the medical division. We needed to recruit biostatisticians, and they needed to b

Once upon a time, Jack Welch and GE used a performance ranking system that meant the bottom 10% of performers were regularly removed from the company. This was widely reported, written about, and even lauded by many. But let’s call it what it really was: people were fired for being in that bottom 10%. People have said different things about the system, that it motivated people to perform, that it was meritocratic, and so on. I didn’t work there and haven’t experienced it firs

What a month! August saw a great deal of change, from legislative changes to our relocation back to Sydney. Although we miss the beach,...

Curiosity and adventure Have you ever been so curious that you took a big risk and had an extraordinary adventure? I have, and I am...

Bear with me, you'll see my point shortly. I saw this cicada on the beach one morning. It was upside down in wet sand; it was not looking...

"Treat your people like dogs" That is possibly my favourite phrase from all the workshops I have ever run. It was ~15 years ago and I...

Over the last week (and more to be honest), I have been reflecting on workplace bullying. I’ve been bullied in numerous workplaces, which...

The focus on Employee Wellbeing in Australian workplaces has resulted in significant improvements over recent years. As someone who is...

I have experienced significant grief (two traumatic events) and learned so much about how employers could handle this better. Many years...

Over recent weeks I've been interested to watch the unfolding events as the 13 people were rescued from the flooded cave system in...

Today’s topic is People: connect Close relationships with friends and family can add up to 7 years to our lives. That’s the same benefit...

Today’s topic is Body: be active Your body is the engine that powers your well-being. It’s designed to move. Physical activities like...

Ideas for your well-being Continuing the theme of sharing ideas, and particularly things that I do for my well-being, today's post is...

Ideas for your well-being In my recent Blog, I promised to share some ideas, as well as things that I am able to do for my well-being....

Some weeks ago, I attended the Happiness and It’s Causes conference in Sydney. One of my takeaways was the existence of the Wheel of...

Over the last week I had the opportunity to hear many great thought leaders speak on the topic of happiness at the Happiness and Its...