No one has ever chased me down a hall saying, “Can we please deep dive into our Safety Stats” or “I just can’t wait until our next Safety Meeting!” It is more likely the meeting that gets bumped for an unplanned sales call or an extra finance review. While I don’t take it personally, it does motivate me to make Safety exciting, in a good way. At the end of the day, safety is about ensuring our teams get to spend time doing things that are valuable, required and enjoyable at work, so their personal life is filled with potential too. So, what’s included in exciting Safety Stats?
Well, that depends on your…
Many years ago, I worked as the Inhouse HR Manager for an amazing Australian Manufacturing company. We had an outstanding team, and we were growing rapidly. One of the key roles in the business was our Production Manager. He knew his stuff. He knew his team. He knew what the clients wanted. He was an outstanding problem solver. While he was inside the factory walls, his focus on Safety was laser focused. As a HR Manager, he was a great collaboration partner, and we got so…
October is Safety Month. In 2024, 168 people died at work and the number of serious workers compensation claims rose to 139,000 in Australia. Safe Work Australia estimates that workplace illness and injury cost the economy more than $30 Billion annually. That is why, even if you feel like WH&S is not important in your business, you really need to take it seriously. And why you need to be talking about it regularly. I recently learned about the “Vomit Test” when listening to a podcast by Abbie White as she interviewed Matt Jones of Four Pillars Gin. The idea is simple, if you haven’t…
Labour Day is more than a public holiday. It’s a reminder of why protecting people at work is central to good HR practice. Its origins highlight the fight for fair treatment, safe workplaces, and balance between work and life. For HR leaders and business owners, it’s a chance to reflect on how far workplace protections have come, and the responsibility we hold today. Why Labour Day Matters to HR? Labour Day commemorates the progress made in securing…
Why Wellbeing at Work Matters? Workplace wellbeing is more than a buzzword. It’s a critical part of building a healthy, productive, and loyal team. Yet, many businesses treat wellbeing at work as a checklist item. Policies alone aren’t enough to show employees they truly matter. Moving Beyond Policies? Having a wellness policy or Employee Assistance Program is a good start. But true care means going beyond policy and making wellbeing part of everyday culture. Employees need to feel…
