Employee Engagement Survey: A Catalyst for Cultural Transformation
Employees are more likely to participate in surveys when they trust that their feedback will lead to meaningful and practical changes. Without that assurance, they may question the value of investing time and effort into completing a survey. When an enterprise demonstrates a consistent commitment to acting on feedback, even previously disengaged employees are more inclined to take part in future surveys.
The Right to Disconnect: Impacts on Employees and Business Culture
According to the Australian Human Resources Institute, 27% of organisations reported that total annual average employee turnover was 20% and above, suggesting ongoing retention pressures.
The Performance Management Process: How to Align, Develop, and Retain Top Talent
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
How Embedding Company Values Improves Morale and Productivity
In today's dynamic business environment, company values play a pivotal role in shaping organisational culture and driving scalable growth. These core values are not just abstract ideals; they are fundamental to attracting and retaining talent that aligns with the company’s mission, ultimately fostering a cohesive and productive workforce.
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?
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.
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...
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