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Crisis reveals culture: How strong organisations support industry and community
Learn the practical workplace culture attributes that help organisations keep operating, support their industry, and step up for community when it matters. In Australia, we pride ourselves on helping each other out in tough
Planning your people development for this year
Planning your 2026 people development is easier when you start with the work, the risk, and the leadership moments that matter. Use our program snapshot to map what your teams need across safety, leadership and workplace learning, then
Why hydration matters at work (+ printable Infographic)
Download our printable hydration check infographic for your workplace. We’ve created a light-hearted printable infographic to help you promote hydration at your workplace or at home. A quick glance during a bathroom break can remind you to grab
LDN hosts Malaysian Government’s DOSH Delegation
In October 2025, LDN was proud to host eight delegates from Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) on a behaviour based safety (BBS) experience. DOSH has the primary role of enforcing workplace
Mock Court: don’t wait for the real courtroom
If your team had to justify their actions in a courtroom tomorrow, could they do it with confidence? Could you? Leaders from across industries are calling it a turning point in how they think about compliance, accountability, and
Melissa Williams wins Woman of the Year – Education
LDN's CEO Melissa Williams is recognised on world stage for leadership in adult learning. Melissa Williams, CEO of LDN, has been recognised at the 2025 International Women’s Stevie Awards in New York for
Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2025
Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics is a snapshot of WHS in Australia, analysing national safety data on work-related fatalities, injuries, and diseases. This report gives safety leaders and executives a clear national
Why offer a diploma or certificate qualification as part of your training program
Find out why integrating a nationally recognised qualification into your corporate training delivers results that go beyond the training room. If you're looking to build leadership capability or strengthen your organisation’s safety culture, offering
Why stories stick longer than stats
Whether you’re leading a safety briefing, launching a project, or running a learning session - data alone rarely sparks action. Stories do. The monthly toolbox talk started like any other. “Alright, listen up
When is an RTO not just an RTO?
When is an RTO more than an RTO? When it goes beyond ticking boxes and starts solving real business problems. A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) can deliver accredited units, issue qualifications, and meet national
New Psychological Hazard Regulations Victoria explained
Victoria’s new Psychological Health Regulations effective 1 December 2025 – what employers need to know Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025, took effect on 1 December 2025. These Regulations require
10 ways to manage yourself through workplace change
Change in the workplace is inevitable, but how you manage yourself through it can make all the difference. Find out how. Whether it’s a restructure, new leadership, or evolving priorities, change can trigger
LDN wins Gold for Health, Safety & Environment Program of the Year
LDN Wins Gold for the Australian, New Zealand and Asian 2025 Health, Safety & Environment Program of the Year! LDN has been awarded the Gold Award in the International Business Awards for Health, Safety & Environment Program
Why employers are responsible for wellness at work, not individual wellbeing
Wellbeing vs wellness at work: why employers are responsible for workplace wellness, not personal wellbeing. Explore the clear distinction here. Conversations around wellbeing at work are everywhere. But often, the lines between personal
Why your people don’t want another e-Learning module
Discover why staff reject self-paced online training modules and what they really want instead. Melissa Williams shares insights from workplace learning focus groups. Earlier this year, LDN’s CEO Melissa Williams facilitated almost 50 focus groups
What does workplace culture really mean?
Discover what workplace culture really means and why it matters. Culture is the pattern of behaviours, actions, and ways of thinking that develop within a group or society. It’s how we act, interact,
Ban to non-compete clauses from 2027: what employers need to know
A nationwide ban on non-compete clauses in Australia is proposed to take effect from 2027, following the Federal Government’s 2025–26 Budget announcement. The aim is to lift wages, improve job mobility, and remove unfair employment restrictions.
10 safety terms every worker should know
Clear, consistent safety communication is essential for building a proactive safety culture. Does everyone in your organisation understand these 10 key safety terms? Whether you're a frontline worker, safety officer, team lead, HR manager
30 more topic ideas for your next toolbox talk
Expand your toolbox talks with 30 more toolbox talk ideas. Perfect for pre-start meetings, these topics promote awareness, reduce risk, and strengthen workplace safety culture. 1. Stress and mental load Speak about how
What if you train your people and they leave? Why the real risk is doing nothing
Avoiding training to prevent turnover can backfire. Take a fresh look at why training for employee retention is one of the smartest moves an employer can make. It’s a familiar conversation in organisations: CFO:
Why LDN won a Breakthrough Culture Award – 100 Best Places to Work
LDN have been named one of the top 100 companies in the Breakthrough Culture Awards – 100 Best Places to Work. It’s a recognition we’re proud of—not because it looks good on our website, but because it reflects
Rock, risk and M&Ms: A smart lesson in hazard ID and risk assessment
Van Halen, the American hair rock band of the ’80s, was infamous for one particular line buried deep in their performance contract: Article 126: “There will be no brown M&M’s in the backstage area, upon pain of forfeiture
Updated WHS advice for office work: WorkSafe’s guide now available
Whether you're on the tools or behind a screen, every workplace carries safety risks — and offices are no exception. Every job comes with work health and safety (WHS) risks and office environments —
How great leadership training solves real organisational challenges
When employee challenges feel unsolvable, look to leadership. High turnover. Change fatigue. Teams pulling in different directions. Leaders stretched thin, trying to do more with less. They’re not just growing pains—they reflect deeper leadership challenges within the system.
The 10 leadership mistakes that reduce team productivity
Leadership habits make a big difference to team output. But when these 10 mistakes go unchecked, productivity and performance takes a nosedive.Find out what they are and what to do about it. 10 Leadership
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