Once upon a time, the phone was something that rang on the kitchen wall. Today, it’s the first thing we touch in the morning, the last thing we check before bed at night, and it is the device that demands our attention thousands of times in between. We’ve become more connected than ever, but at […]
2025 is nearly half-way through and due to the natural cycle of engagement surveys, performance frameworks/reviews, change and transition, it has been a busy period for us here at Optimum on the HR Consulting area of our business. Some trends are emerging, and we are in a bit of a push/pull situation. Some factors […]
In every great team, there’s someone who quietly gets things done, someone who doesn’t ask for the spotlight but absolutely deserves it. For me, that person is Grace. Grace has worked with me—put up with me, really—for nearly six years. Over that time, we’ve built a working relationship grounded in mutual respect, shared humour, and […]
The right to disconnect has become a major focus for employers in Australia off the recent ‘Right to Disconnect’ legislation. The Right to Disconnect legislation aims to establish clear boundaries around out-of-hours work communication, protecting employees from unreasonable contact outside their working hours, encompassing interactions from employers, third parties (like clients or suppliers), and even […]
Under recent Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws, businesses are required to manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace. At Optimum Consulting Group, we specialise in helping organisations meet these requirements through our comprehensive Psychosocial Hazards surveys using our in-house software platform. Psychosocial Hazards surveys are essential for identifying factors that could impact employees’ mental health […]
