The HR Cartel Podcast

(055) Brisbane Broncos: 5 leadership masterstrokes in exiting Kevin Walters

In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, host Tim Dive draws leadership insights from the Brisbane Broncos' recent leadership decisions. Using the club's journey as a case study, Tim explores the critical decisions that businesses can learn from—emphasising the importance of performance assessment, setting clear standards, removing emotional bias, and executing swift, values-based leadership decisions. Whether you're in HR, leadership, or running a small business, these lessons are universal, offering actionable strategies for sustaining performance and nurturing company culture. Tune in to see how sports and business leadership are more alike than you think.
 

(054) 82% of CEOs Want Staff Back in the Office - the end of Working From Home

EPISODE CORRECTION: Tim misspeaks when stating "82% of Australian CEOs" intend a return to office within 3 years - The KPMG Report refers to 82% of Global CEOs - not Australian CEOs. 
In this episode, Tim dives into the heated debate around working from home and why it’s not the workplace revolution many believe it to be. With big companies like Amazon and Tabcorp mandating a return to the office, Tim breaks down the data that shows declining productivity and engagement, despite the loud voices pushing for remote work. He challenges the common narratives, highlighting the disconnect between employee perceptions and real-world business needs. Tune in to explore why 82% of Australian CEOs expect a full return to the office within the next three years and what this means for the future of work. 
 
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Show links: 
KPMG CEO Outlook 2024: https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/sg/pdf/2024/09/kpmg-ceo-outlook-2024-executive-summary.pdf 
Gallup: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx
Reward Gateway: https://www.rewardgateway.com/au/blog/employee-engagement-retention#:~:text=In%202024%2C%20employee%20engagement%20in,complex%20and%20less%20encouraging%20reality. 
 
 

(053) The REAL top 3 issues Aussie Employers must focus on right now

In this episode of the HR Cartel Podcast, Tim Dive goes deep into the urgent issues small and medium-sized employers face as we approach the end of the year. Tim challenges the usual HR advice on employee engagement and shifts the focus to more pressing concerns: wage compliance, payroll audits, and contract reviews. He breaks down why understanding complex award rates, performing regular payroll audits, and updating employment contracts are crucial steps to protect your business from new wage theft laws coming into effect in 2025. Tim also touches on the shift in big business attitudes toward work-from-home policies and DEI initiatives, highlighting how smaller employers need practical, no-nonsense HR strategies to thrive in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Tune in for actionable insights to safeguard your business, your people, and your peace of mind.
 
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(052) The Right to Disconnect and other updates

Tim dives into the complexities surrounding Australia's new "right to disconnect" law, which grants employees the right to refuse work-related contact outside of regular hours. Tim highlights the issues regarding the interplay between this law and existing offsetting clauses in employment contracts and explores the broader implications of recent industrial relations changes, the challenges of navigating these laws, and the importance of clear, updated workplace policies. He underscores the need for businesses to stay proactive, ensuring they’re not caught off guard by employee refusals that could disrupt operations. 

(051) SMEs in Trouble; Save Our Middle-Class!

In this episode, Tim Dive explores the ongoing challenges faced by Australia's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) amidst rising government intervention and industrial relations complexities. He discusses the critical role of the middle-class business sector in sustaining the economy and the growing pressures threatening its survival. Tim also critiques the current state of HR practices, emphasising the need for leadership development that includes the entire workforce. Join Tim as he dives deep into the real issues impacting Australia's workplaces and offers insights on how to navigate these turbulent times.
 
Show notes link: https://www.coffeecommune.com.au/event/is-your-hiring-strategy-ready-for-the-future/ 

(050) More Exposed! Fake Jobs, Cash Demands, and Secret Recordings.

What are we hearing? Unions using members' fees to interfere with other union elections, multi-million dollar fake printing invoices paid for fake jobs, union delegates walking onto sites demanding cash from their members, suspected secret recordings on the streets of Brisbane, and the ACCC taking a Tier 1 construction contractor to task over their agreement with the CFMEU to block a sub-contractor from their site. 
Tim will be speaking on a panel in Brisbane on 29 August 2024 - discussing IR, HR and Recruitment - tickets available here: https://www.coffeecommune.com.au/event/is-your-hiring-strategy-ready-for-the-future/ 

(049) Recession looming? How to plan for redundancies now.

The RBA has left interest rates high, and indicated we may be waiting until 2026 to see any reprieve. To quote the Great Mark Bouris - I fear this can push us into a recession. What does that mean for businesses? 
Time to look ahead and assess you market and organisation - one major mitigating action is to cut costs when you feel you're looking at a dire short to medium term future. Headcount is usually the biggest expense, so it's important to get redundancy decisions right. We share a process to get your redundancy planning underway, and strategise smart redundancy decisions should your business be facing uncertainty. 
Link: Get tickets here for the panel event Tim Dive where will be speaking on the future of workforce management and trends, Brisbane, 29 August 2024. https://www.coffeecommune.com.au/event/is-your-hiring-strategy-ready-for-the-future/
 

(048) More changes are on the way; and my challenge to you!

In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, Tim Dive discusses the pressing issues within Australia's industrial relations landscape, focusing on recent changes and conflicts in employment laws. He highlights the persistent challenges posed by the CFMEU's toxic culture and the government's inadequate responses. Tim calls for courage and integrity from HR professionals and leaders to stand against corruption and advocate for fair, transparent workplaces. Join us as we delve into these critical topics and explore practical solutions for small and medium-sized employers.

(047) Bikies didn't 'turn' the CFMEU into a criminal organisation

As we watch the government and the CFMEU scramble to defend themselves in the wake of corruption allegations, I fear the scope of the argument is far too narrow to make any outcome meaningful. We cannot let any political party manipulate the system so far that Australian's lives, even those distant from any construction union's reach, are negatively impacted, unaffordable, and left with nowhere to go, while our political class line their pockets and do nothing about real criminals hiding in broad daylight. Lets talk about it. 
 

(046) The CFMEU & Labor aren't the only ones to blame. Let's talk about the rest of them.

In the fall out of the crime and corruption committed by one of the biggest unions in Australia, we need to ask - who's really at fault here?  Who is to blame when an industry gets so toxic, that for decades, it can't be stopped? It can't be turned around, and so people exit the industry. They write to politicians for help. No one listens and finally, it is left up to journalists to expose the truth.
How does it get there? I'll tell you how it gets there. It gets there because everybody agrees to play that game. Let’s talk about all the players at fault…
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