Corporate and government appetite for collaboration is definitely growing, albeit unevenly. How many times have you come up with an idea only for someone higher than you to either shoot it down or claim the credit? There’s an excellent New Yorker cartoon with an executive telling the employee, “I know it was your idea but it was my […]
“Trust is more essential than ever”: How to build and sustain it at your startup
Trust is the unseen but vital glue in all areas of life, and most certainly in business. But is it being eroded by the online world of disruption and snappy virtual interactions on social media? Trust is more essential than ever. It forms the heart of great work relationships and underpins every business and societal […]
What is everyone doing for lunch?
Lucky Victorians take the day off and make the most of Melbourne Cup Day. But around Australia it can be a day for a big lunch and fun time for many – yet still somehow classified as a work day. Bringers vs buyers Have you noticed some people always bring lunch while others always buy […]
Three wiser monkeys build an anti-bullying culture at work
We continually read about claims from victims of bullying in their workplace, or whistleblowers who report oppressive workplace cultures that condone bullying and discrimination. Bullying alive and unwell Not everyone is sure of what constitutes bullying, sometimes being too quick or slow to label behaviours that ultimately pose health and safety risks, costing companies millions every […]
Are your corporate values robust?
Is what we say what we do? Is what guides us appropriate for the business? How do we make sure people are aligned to the values? Do our values resonate with our clients and stakeholders? Lots of companies sign up to the notion that they’re as much about “values” as turning a profit. Some believe […]
Five tips for finding happiness
Are you always wishing for the weekend or willing your next holiday to come round quickly? Or going to bed feeling stressed? Or generally feeling dissatisfied? Work and happiness are far too often considered to be mutually exclusive notions. What people don’t realise is that happiness is a habit. Work is a huge part of […]