You have probably heard this phrase – it’s very common, especially when you are new at a job. “That’s how we do things around here.” Sounds familiar, right? That right there is that organisation’s culture. An organisation’s culture is made of values, character, purpose, patterns and structures of how people relate and behave in the workplace. All organisations have a signature culture, be it positive and harmonious or negative
In the modern workplace there has been a push to understand human behaviour… not just for interpersonal reasons but also as a strategic imperative. The technique has gained popularity in recent years as employers and decision-makers have come to understand the value of profiling. But what is behavioural profiling? Behavioural Profiling Explained Behavioural profiling provides a deep understanding of your employees’ preferences, characteristics, and work styles. Knowing these enables
In today's fast-paced, high-pressure work environments, it's easy to overlook the invisible burdens many employees carry. Personal trauma—whether from childhood adversity, loss, abuse, or crisis—doesn’t disappear when someone clocks in. It follows them to meetings, deadlines, and interactions. Adopting a trauma-informed HR approach isn’t just a compassionate choice—it’s a strategic one. It creates a safer, more inclusive, and more productive workplace. What Is Trauma-Informed HR? Trauma-informed HR goes beyond
