People Playbook – Powering the Future of People, Culture & Work
Modern Solutions for People-Powered Businesses
Expert insights on HR strategy, workforce planning, and compliance with the Fair Work Act. Learn how to align people practices with business goals while staying audit-ready.
Organisations across Australia are constantly adapting to new technologies, market shifts, and regulatory changes. Yet despite the frequency of change initiatives, research shows that most change management efforts fail to…
When you think of HR compliance, what comes to mind? For many small business owners, it’s a stack of contracts, policies gathering dust, and a low-priority box to tick when…
For years, HR professionals have fought to be recognised as strategic partners — not just admin support or compliance police. The dream? A “seat at the table.”But there’s a problem.…
Trialling someone in a more senior role sounds like a good idea. It’s a low-pressure way to test if they’re ready, right? Maybe — but only if it’s structured properly.…
If you were audited tomorrow, could your business produce the exact documents Fair Work expects? Chances are, you’re missing something. And that could cost you thousands. For many small-to-medium businesses…
Let’s face it — “HR strategy” is one of the most overused and underdefined phrases in the business world. For some, it’s a document that gets dusted off at board…
You’ve launched a new system. Rolled out new KPIs. Changed reporting lines. Rebranded. Reorganised. And now — yet another strategic initiative is coming. But your people aren’t clapping anymore. They’re…
“Some people are just born to lead.” It’s a comforting narrative — one that relieves businesses from the hard work of building leaders and allows charisma to stand in for…
The humble employee handbook — once considered a formality — is now a frontline legal document. But most businesses in Australia are still treating it like a forgotten PDF, written…
Contractors are the secret weapon of many growing businesses — flexible, cost-effective, and low-commitment. Until they’re not. Because if you misclassify a contractor as a true independent when they’re actually…