by Michelle Bink | Aug 19, 2026 | Employee Development + Engagement, Recruitment + Talent Management
There are more job ads live right now than there are qualified people to fill them. If your last recruitment round felt slower, more expensive and less successful than it used to be, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. According to Jobs and...
by Michelle Bink | Jul 28, 2026 | Employee Development + Engagement, Learning + Skill Development, People Strategy
Every workplace is made up of different personalities, experiences, communication styles, and ways of working. While this diversity can be one of a business’s greatest strengths, it can also create challenges when personalities clash, communication breaks down, or...
by Michelle Bink | Jun 23, 2026 | HR Compliance + Governance
Every new financial year brings change. But 1 July 2026 is not a routine update, it is a structural shift in how Australian employers are expected to operate. Superannuation, parental leave, workplace safety codes, flexible working rights, and award rates are all...
by Michelle Bink | Dec 15, 2025 | People Strategy
As we look ahead to 2026, HR leaders are tasked with turning the hard lessons of 2025 into a strategic advantage. One of the strongest signals from the last year was a single defining term: fatigue. Recognised as Glassdoor’s Word of the Year for 2025, fatigue surged...
by Michelle Bink | Oct 8, 2025 | Employee Development + Engagement
Every manager, at some stage, faces the challenge of an underperforming team member. It’s uncomfortable, it’s risky—but when handled with care, it can become a pivotal moment for growth—for both the employee and the business. Over my years of coaching, I’ve helped...
