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The cricket ball tampering scandal seems to have broken the heart of a nation. The apology also has had mixed reviews. Sure, the cricket pitch is an extraordinary workplace, but it is a workplace nonetheless, and if the last week has taught us anything, it’s that cheating in the workplace is A. THING. People watch

If you have school-aged children or ever worked in the public service, you’ll probably know what Harmony Day is. But in case you don’t, where have you been? Harmony Day celebrates Australian multiculturalism and is based on the successful integration and acceptance of migrants into our community. It’s often celebrated by schools and communities and,

I’m calling it. We have lost our way and I’m disappointed in us. We suck at moving women forward, so I’m done ‘celebrating’. International Women’s Day theoretically commemorates the movement for women’s rights and gender equality. The idea is great. It’s supportive and suggests that we need to rectify some of the seriously startling statistics on

The perfect storm was brewing for HR over the holidays. With the #metoo and #timesup movement taking over social media late last year, many returned from the break with a new understanding of sexual harassment in the workplace. The storm is now a tsunami as we move into Q4 and you’re probably seeing the effects

Workplace legislation can be tricky business. It’s everchanging, fraught with issues of interpretation and honestly, pretty unreadable. Unless you’re a HR practitioner, it’s the LAST thing you want to be doing on your Monday afternoon. But if you’re self employed or if you have 1 or more employee, the fact is that you NEED to

Performance Based Consulting, Shared and Halved Consulting and BECODE have all merged under one parent company this week. The Performance Based Group, headed by Will Marshall is dedicated to creating brands that challenge the way we think and transform the way we work. Our director and HR rockstar Nathalie Lynton is excited about the move,

Stephen R. Covey once said “always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customer”. Whilst he was speaking about employee engagement, the same can be said when it comes to attracting and hiring employees for your business. With the current skill shortage, and meeting market pay parity as the cost

  With university and tertiary exam results just released, students are pounding the pavement. Just 15 years ago graduates normally accepted the first position they were offered out of financial necessity. But now, they’re sharp, nimble, more experienced and living at home for longer. They’re also rather choosy, which means that if you want the

With exams done and results due to be released any day, many students (and their parents) will be wondering what makes successful graduates stand out from their peers. As an HR Practitioner, I’ve seen grads make huge mistakes when applying for positions. But I’ve also seen some grads absolutely nail their applications and move on

As an experienced recruiter, I know that interviewing candidates is all about understanding what they can bring to the table. The questions you ask need to give the candidate the opportunity to differentiate themselves and show off their skills. Bu they also need to allow you to understand their soft skills, and how they will