Employee Surveys: A Catalyst for Engagement and Cultural Transformation
“People don’t get survey fatigue; they get lack-of-action fatigue.”
In this blog we explore the importance of using an Employee Survey to improve engagement, which in turn increases productivity and profitability, while helping to retain your employees.
Employees want to feel confident that their feedback will result in meaningful, practical changes. Without that assurance, they may question the value of investing time and effort into completing a survey.
What does the Right to disconnect mean for your people and the business culture?
27% of organisations reported that total annual average employee turnover was 20% and above, suggesting ongoing retention pressures. Leaving their jobs due to poor management and excessive workload. Addressing these issues by prioritising employee well-being and creating supportive work environments is crucial for retaining talent in Australian workplaces. Here are 7 tips to support this right at work.
Avoiding Poor Performance Management
Performance reviews can carry a reputation for being complicated and burdensome. However, this view typically stems from a lack of proper processes and understanding, rather than the inherent nature of the reviews themselves. The truth is, when done effectively, performance reviews can be a straightforward and valuable tool for both employees and employers.
Your lens vs their lens - The Power of Perceptual Positions
Perceptual Positioning is the ability to review a situation from that of others, and not just your own perspective. In this blog, we explore what they are and how to put it into practice
Values on the wall, Behaviours in the hall – How embedding values can improve morale and productivity
77% of employees consider a company’s culture before applying for a job, and 56% prioritise a company’s culture over salary. Read more to find out the importance of Company Values in Organisational Culture and Scalability
7 Tips to Create Psychologically Safe Spaces in your Workplace
By now, you’re likely familiar with the relatively new requirement to take "reasonable and proportionate measures" to eliminate sex discrimination, sexual and sex-based harassment, actions creating a hostile work environment based on sex, and related acts of victimisation.
In this blog we will explore 7 actionable tips to cultivate a culture of safety and trust within your workplace.
Developing Future Leadership Skills: Leadership vs. Management
In the dynamic landscape of modern organisations, the terms "leadership" and "management" are often used interchangeably, yet they entail distinct roles and skill sets. While both are crucial for organisational success, understanding the nuances between them is pivotal.
In this blog we will explore:
- Key leadership skills
- Resources to support self-exploration and growth
- Mates to Managers program material to support you and your teams in become the leaders of today's workforce.
The Mindful Practice of Letting Go
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the past twelve months. It's a time for introspection, a moment to assess what served us well and what didn’t. In the spirit of welcoming a fresh start, what better way to prepare for the new year than by embracing the mindful practice of letting go?
Unlocking Your Potential – Exploring Self-Determination Theory
In our pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment, we often find ourselves questioning what truly motivates us to strive for success, happiness, and satisfaction. This is where Self-Determination Theory (SDT) comes into play. A guide to SDT and benefits to you and an organisation.
5 Tips to be an Empathetic Leader
Being an empathetic leader is essential for creating a positive and productive work environment. Empathy helps you connect with your team, understand their needs, create space for wellbeing, and fosters a culture of trust and collaboration. Here are five tips to support you on your journey to being an empathetic leader.
Are you satisfied or are you Feeling Stuck – Navigating a potential Mid-Life Crisis
Happiness is subjective. What do people mean by happiness, and how do we know if different people mean the same thing? As you grow older, you may look back at your life with a smile on your face, or, you may look back with regret – questioning multiple decisions that led to this moment, asking yourself ‘am I satisfied with my life’?
If we aren’t satisfied, then we may feel stuck.
Locked in a Freezer - How Culture Freezes Your Potential
With the new positive duty being imposed by the Australian Human Rights Commission on employers to prevent sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation by December 2023, what can organisations do to change their culture to create a space of safety and inclusivity? In this blog we explore the importance of cultural transformation with industry examples and lived experiences.
Bringing the Woohoo to Culture
All of us have questioned getting out of bed in the morning for work at some point in our lives, this may be you right now. Losing our Woohoo is normal, but how can you get back your Woohoo and then some? And how can organisations create the space for people to bring their best selves to work?
Welcome to The Woohoo Company!
For the past 8 years as Newberry Paterson, we have worked with iconic Australian businesses to help build a culture that gives people the space to bring their best selves to work. At some point in your life, you may have lost your Woohoo due to facing a challenge, either in the workplace or in your personal life.
We can help.
How to work with difficult people
Most of us will find there are people in our lives who just won’t agree with us, no matter how compelling, desirable or practical our argument is. I’ll give you some tips around how to engage with these people which will help with your influence.
Sometimes, you meet someone for the first time and you feel like you have known them for forever. Something just clicks! However when people are unable to create rapport with each other, then communication halts or will...
How to manage your team through change
When moving your business through change, clear communication is everything. It is essential to the ongoing success of your business that you communicate well with your customer. Equally, communication with your team must be clear, consistent and confident.
Now, more than ever, your team needs you to manage and communicate effectively. Whether you are moving through a planned restructure, rapidly transitioning to working from home, or your business has been forced to ‘pivot’ in an ever-changing marketplace, there are simple ways to ensure that you can lead your team to success.
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