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Discover how the SMART Work Design framework helps managers have better check-in conversations, identify psychosocial risks, improve employee wellbeing, and strengthen retention. A practical guide for HR and people leaders looking to build manager capability and create healthier workplaces.
The SHREKs may dominate the global executive search market, but are they always the right choice for HR and People leadership roles? In this article, The Next Step explores where specialist HR recruitment firms hold the advantage when hiring Australia's top People & Culture talent.
Aaron Neilson, CEO of The Next Step, explores why HR and WHS collaboration is critical for managing psychosocial risk in Australian workplaces. Drawing on insights from leaders at PwC, Westpac and Team Global Express.
Most Australian organisations aren't as mature on psychosocial risk as they think. Dave Burroughs shares what good actually looks like — and how to tell the difference.
At our recent Sydney panel, HR and safety leaders challenged one of the most persistent workplace norms - that hours equal performance. Here's what the data says, and what a better model looks like.
Misalignment between culture & brand can cost talent. Learn how to close the gap and enhance your employer brand today!
Expert WHS, Mental Health and HR leaders met to discuss psychosocial risk, psychosocial safety and performance | The Next Step Insights
Explore how CPOs are becoming CEOs in Australia. Learn more about HR leadership trends and recruitment solutions today!
Explore the top growing HR roles in Australia for 2026. Contact us for expert recruitment solutions today!
Geraldine Doyle asked Brisbane's HR leaders one big question: what will HR look like in 2050? Their answers are bold, clear-eyed and deeply inspiring.