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HR Disruption: A generation set up for failure?
Written by Hiam Sakakini We’ve now moved firmly into an era in which millennials are taking on the responsibility of managing people. The problem is their predecessors haven’t given serious consideration to the unique ways millennials learn, adapt and grow as...
How building a culture-based employer brand will help you attract the right people
Guest Post by Sasha Reid, Twinlife Marketing Candidates today want more than a job that fits their skills and a decent salary. They want a job that fits their goals, values and vision for their lives. Millennials, set to dominate the workforce by 2025, are...
Is your workplace mentally healthy?
Written by Hiam Sakakini A mentally healthy workplace is the responsibility of all. According to a recent report conducted by Beyond Blue found that 91% of Australians believe that mental health in the workplace is important. Despite this, only 52% believe their...
Together, we are the future of work
As originally written for Pro Bono Australia by Monika Gisler & Hiam Sakakini Baby Boomers vs. millennials. You know the drill. It is a debate that never seems to end with impassioned arguments loaded and ready to be fired from each side. This generation divide...
How To Implement An Effective Diversity Policy In Your Business
Guest post by Leisel Davis from LawPath Having a diverse workforce brings many benefits. Not only are you as an employer promoting fairness and equality, but studies have actually shown that employees perform better when they’re part of a diverse team that fosters...
Achieving a balance in leadership skills, without sensitivity
Guest post by our collaborative partner, Niamh O’Brien At a recent conference I asked a speaker on leadership whether he thought there was a growing awareness of the importance of feminine leadership characteristics in making businesses successful today. The answer I...
Practical Tips on Leading a Culture of Innovation
Written by Hiam Sakakini We are living in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous times, a VUCA world. A number of businesses are failing to thrive including Toys R Us, a selection of Adriano Zumbo’s patisseries and Sumo Salad to name a few in the news. We...
Helpful Tips on Seeking Feedback
Written by Hiam Sakakini Recently a good friend of mine, who is quite senior in her organisation, had a scheduled annual review. The type where feedback is expected, however awkward and forced the occasion is. She explained that the review had been postponed three...