Article 23

Get ready for another mash-up of our favourite topics: business and sport. We explore the world of elite sports and discuss how businesses can learn from them. From there, explore two sides of People & Culture, and what it could be. And to top it off, we have some great news to celebrate: James has been recognised on a list of HR Execs....and called hot..

Rhonda and James discuss some recent criticisms on programmatic approaches to HR in wellbeing and D&I (never fear, there's a great way forward), recent legislative changes on positive duty of care for sexual harassment (and a strong set of resources to help from the Human Rights Commission) and some good news from the world of tennis.

James and Rhonda round out a big year, with predictions for the year ahead, important lessons from Jack Russells, and how to network when you know no one.

Reflecting on our 2023 predictions, Rhonda and James review the year's progress with the mwah report card, as well as promoting some great leaders and good news.

Poems for work and positive men, and Australians of the Year by mwah. making work absolutely human

In this episode, Rhonda and James cover the polarising societal debates happening across the world, and Australian workplaces right now; the concept of empty volunteerism - saying yes but not following through and an invitation turned opportunity to speak about the future of work at the Adelaide Film Festival.

Silence, hard work, and handbag messages - the impact we have on one another

James and Rhonda discuss achievement, and why the big word 'Transformation' might not be as grand as it sounds, with a serious human impact if you're just shuffling the deck chairs. How you treat people matters.

Current workforce trends, insufferable critics and people doing good. by mwah. making work absolutely human

Rhonda and James discuss transformation and restructures, the current (and highly public) implosions in corporate Australia plus some of the important energy and momentum into the Voice referendum.

How do we make decisions against a backdrop of complexity and uncertainty?

James and Rhonda are freshly back from the AHRI national convention in Brisbane. They talk Culture Measurement and what boards are looking for in Culture data. They touch on Australian Leadership and some lessons from recent client interactions.

The mwah team cover stepping up when someone steps out (for a great reason!), our advice to become the best HR you can be and the thriving spirit of sport with the Matildas.

This week Rhonda and James talk about a series of greats. Great Teamwork, Great HR and Great Universities.

Rhonda and James explore the Canberra Bubble from our experiences working there. A more thoughtful approach to 'hybrid' (based on talking about the work, not starting with permissions and patterns) and the Australian Honours list (released on the Kings not actual birthday)

Rhonda and James explore the Canberra Bubble from our experiences working there. A more thoughtful approach to 'hybrid' (based on talking about the work, not starting with permissions and patterns) and the Australian Honours list (released on the Kings not actual birthday)

This week Rhonda and James discuss integrity (or not) in corporate Australia, why we need to be mindful of the cultural load we place on people as a range of topics come into the public discourse and we cover Mums and Mother's Day - including a heartwarming pep talk from a Collingwood Footballers Mum.

This week, Rhonda and James cover the downswing in the economy, open leadership versus leadership clubs and the lessons we're learning from a beautiful community organisation.

Rhonda and James talk about the impact of the two-speed workforce – is it going to work for or against you?; The current battle between productivity and empathy – are they really opposite ends of the spectrum?; and a bit of wisdom from the Polestar’s Australian CEO.

In this episode of Article 23, we explore the great resignation that wasn't (at least here down under!) and explore social and community systems at breaking point that aren't discussed often enough. We land on a moment, the NSW State Election, where whatever your political beliefs - you can be proud of the Australian community, democratic process and civility towards a better future together.