Often working in HR we see the very best and the very worst of things. We see people being rewarded for excellent achievement and also experience tremendous setbacks, stress and burnout. At the moment, you can’t escape from the tragedy that is happening around in the world. You will have been across the floods in Queensland and now other parts of Australia, but the...

For those of you who I’ve spoken to over the last few months, you may have noticed a spring in my step, a smile on my face and a general look of improved wellbeing. I am happy, and a large part of this has to do with doing a job that I love. It has meaning; it gives me purpose every day and makes me proud to know I am making a difference in Human Resources. At my...

It’s been pretty busy in life lately. New job, new house and it is almost Christmas. This year has flown! I have also been spending my free time reading an excellent book called “Why should anyone be led by you?” by Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones. My organisation is going to be doing a lot of cool things in the Authentic Leadership space next year so I thought I...

Every now and again I come across something a bit different, and share it because I think people will be interested. You may have read about this in HC Magazine or even heard the reviews from our sister club, HR Club Newcastle. I think most of us in HR are interested in employee engagement and value services like Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for the support...