IIDM: Christmas Parties – A Leader’s Guide On How To Make Sure They’re Fun For All
Publication: culture | organisations | workplace
In this article for the International Institute of Directors & Managers, Michelle has tips to make sure the office Christmas party is fun for all. As the working year starts to wrap up, attention turns to the end-of-year work function and enjoying the summer and festive season. These events are a great chance to reconnect […]
Inside Retail: The key to effective leadership? Spending time with your team
Publication: communication | leadership | workplace
What’s the key to effective leadership? Michelle shares her insights in this article for Inside Retail.
psnews.com.au: When it’s time to stop following the tribe
Publication: culture | organisations | workplace
Michelle says you should never sit quietly by and accept an organisation’s sub-optimal culture simply because you feel you have to ‘fit in’. Thanks to psnews.com.au for sharing her insights. You don’t have to look too far to find stories about how an organisation’s poor culture has been the root cause of its malaise, poor […]
Inside Retail Asia: Too much tech? How to combat digital overload in your workday
Publication: performance | stress | workplace
In this article for Inside Retail Asia, Michelle shares advice on how to combat your digital overload.
3AW: ‘Badly done by’: New survey finds remote staff could be paid less than office colleagues
Publication: organisations | performance | workplace
Thanks to Ross and Russel from 3AW for this great conversation about productivity, working from home and how organisations should focus on the output and quality of the work that people are doing. A global survey from law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has found one in three employers are planning to pay employees who work […]
Business Essentials Daily podcast: Have you made the wrong hire?
Publication: communication | performance | stakeholders | workplace
Thanks to SoundCartel’s Business Essentials Daily podcast, Michelle had a great conversation with Chris Ashmore about what to do when your recent hire doesn’t live up to expectations. What happens when the person you’ve hired isn’t performing as you’d hoped? It’s important to have an onboarding process that continues well after the employee’s first day, […]
The Morning Show: How to negotiate a better pay deal
Publication: communication | negotiation | workplace
Being invited to share ideas and insights on TV is always a highlight of my week. This time, I was chatting about jobs, negotiating pay rises and career changes on The Morning Show.
Are you falling into a planning trap?
Publication: performance | Success | workplace
We all love to believe we are good decision-makers; I certainly like to think that. Yet, there are times when I don’t make good decisions. I am particularly bad at assessing how much capacity I have during the day. A perfect example. An invitation for an evening event during the work week comes through. The […]
AFR: My boss is a workaholic. How can I keep up without ruining my life?
Publication: management | organisations | workplace
Thank you to the Australian Financial Review and Euan Black, work and careers reporter for inviting Michelle to share her advice on how to keep up with your boss if they are a workaholic. The problem: My boss has always been a total workaholic – it’s what makes him happy. The three of us who report […]
Bored Panda: Person Worries About Getting Paid To Do Nothing, The Internet Shoves Some Sense Into Them
Publication: performance | stakeholders | workplace
Thanks to Bored Panda for the opportunity for Michelle to contribute her insights about what do you do if your boss continues to ignore you. Michelle also comments that if your boss is ignoring you, don’t hesitate to speak up. Before starting a new job, you can’t always know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. […]