Hack Your HR Case Study: Fixing HR Frameworks for a National Retail Chain
The Challenge A national retail chain with 45 stores across Australia was expanding quickly but struggling with HR compliance and staff retention. Many store managers were promoting staff without contracts,…
Hack Your HR Case Study: Cutting Contractor Risks in Construction
The Challenge A mid-sized manufacturing company employing 150 staff faced multiple allegations of workplace bullying. Complaints were raised informally and formally, creating tension between shop-floor workers and supervisors. The business…
Hack Your HR Case Study: Scaling HR for a Tech Start-Up Growing from 20 to 100 Staff
The Challenge A Sydney-based SaaS start-up had grown rapidly from 20 to 60 staff within 12 months and was targeting 100 by year-end. With no internal HR function, they relied…
Hack Your HR Case Study: Cutting Absenteeism by 35% in a Manufacturing Business
The Challenge A mid-sized manufacturing company in Western Sydney was struggling with chronic absenteeism. Over 18 months, absenteeism rates averaged 11 days per employee annually, well above industry benchmarks. Production…
Hack Your HR Case Study: Reducing Unfair Dismissal Risks in a Growing Hospitality Group
Client: A national hospitality group with 200 staff across multiple venues.Industry: Hospitality and events. Background The client, a rapidly growing hospitality group, was expanding across Sydney and Melbourne. With expansion…
Is the Four-Day Work Week Really the Future for Australian Businesses?
The idea of a four-day work week is no longer a fringe concept. Across the globe, governments and organisations are trialling reduced working hours while promising equal or greater productivity.…
Why HR Data Fails: It’s Not the System, It’s the Storytelling
Australian organisations are spending millions on HR technology every year. From cloud-based HRIS platforms to advanced people analytics tools, businesses expect these investments to unlock insights, drive better decisions, and…
Why Leadership Training Fails: The Myth of the One-Off Workshop
Leadership training is one of the most common investments Australian businesses make in their people. Yet despite the millions spent annually on leadership workshops, conferences, and short courses, the results…
When Corporate Executives Fail in Medium-Sized Businesses: The Cost of Misaligned Hires
For many medium-sized businesses in Australia, the decision to bring in a high-profile executive from the corporate world feels like a strategic masterstroke. These leaders arrive with polished CVs, impressive…
Why Most Change Management Fails in Australian Workplaces (And How to Get It Right)
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…