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How to lead your team and develop leaders for success in 2025
A new year brings fresh opportunities to reset priorities and focus on what matters most—developing your people for success.Are your leaders and teams prepared to tackle the challenges and opportunities that 2025 will bring?In this guide, you’ll find actionable
If the Hierarchy of Controls were Superheroes (Infographic)
At LDN and Safety Dimensions, we take safety seriously—but who says we can't have a little fun while spreading the message?Introducing our latest free infographic: "If the Hierarchy of Controls Were Superheroes." This lighthearted safety graphic imagines each control level
Workplace Safety – Staying Safe and Sane During the Silly Season
It’s the festive season-where workplace chaos meets Christmas carols and a dash of holiday stress. While you’re decking the halls, don’t forget to prioritise safety and wellbeing, because nothing kills the vibe faster than burnout or a workplace
Nobody Cares About Your Policy – Until They Know the ‘Why’
Let’s be real—policy and procedure roll-outs flop when employees don’t see the point. Is your engagement strategy "do it because we say so"? That’s a fast track to disengagement and frustration. Employees naturally size up policies through their own lens:
Spark-NEL and LDN celebrate building construction industry leadership skills
The graduation of 34 Spark leaders receiving the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management has given Spark a reason to celebrate. With another 63 leaders currently in the program, Spark are living their vision of ‘leaving the construction
Why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the most valuable leadership tool
As technology and AI handle more routine tasks, workplace success now relies on more than just technical skills and intellect. Research indicates that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) accounts for nearly 90% of what separates high performers from their peers with
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
Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024
Safe Work Australia's Key Work Health and Safety Statistics 2024 is a snapshot of WHS in Australia, analysing national safety data on work-related fatalities, injuries, and diseases. Work-Related Fatalities and Injuries In 2023, 200 workers
Voluntary AI Safety Standard: What Organisations Need to Know
The Australian Government’s Voluntary AI Safety Standard equips organisations with a framework to help harness artificial intelligence responsibly and manage potential risks to their businesses, employees, and communities. By adopting this standard, organisations can use AI safely, ethically,
The role of leaders in enhancing wellbeing and wellness at work
To begin making an impact, leaders must first understand the difference between personal wellbeing and wellness at work so they can focus on the areas they can influence. Personal wellbeing encompasses a broad
What does it mean to be Fit for Work?
Fitness for work encompasses multiple factors that empower employees to perform safely and effectively. As an employer, you recognise that fitness for work is not only about legal compliance; it involves creating a work environment where employees can excel, reduce
3 steps to being an Upstander
An Upstander is someone who takes action to support others by speaking up to safely intervene when they witness a breach of their Code of Conduct, injustice, bullying, harassment, or any form of harmful behaviour at work. Yet often
What are positive duties?
A 'positive duty' requires organisations to take proactive steps to prevent harm, rather than merely reacting to issues after they occur. This duty applies to workplace safety, discrimination, and human rights. How can your organisation take actionable
Bridging generational and experience gaps through effective communication
Supporting those new to your industry? Training unskilled workers to keep safe in high-demand industries or trying to find common ground across generations?The key is effective communication. The modern workplace is a blend of
How Culture Surveys Transform Safety and Leadership in the Workplace
Organisational culture surveys are a powerful diagnostic tool, enabling organisations to assess the values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that influence their workforce. By measuring these factors, leaders gain critical insights into areas where targeted interventions can enhance
Low near miss reporting – A good sign or failure?
A near-miss is an unplanned event that didn’t result in injury, illness, or damage but had the potential to do so. While it may be tempting to view low near-miss reports as a positive sign, the reality may be more
Best practice VOC
Verification of Competency (VOC) ensures staff demonstrate and maintain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform tasks safely and effectively. If you're a VOC assessor, go beyond compliance and use VOC as a learning opportunity.
What can Olympians teach us about high performance?
At the Olympics, athletes showcase years of dedication, teamwork, and leadership. Beyond the medals, the high-performance and leadership principles that drive Olympic athletes can also propel individuals, teams, and organisations to new heights.
30 topic ideas for toolbox talks
Toolbox talks provide an opportunity to discuss safety practices, address concerns, and reinforce the importance of staying safe on the job. Running out of toolbox talk ideas? Here are 30 toolbox talk topics that you can use
Secrets to building workforce resilience
Building resilience is not just about surviving difficult times; it's about thriving in an ever-changing world, ensuring sustainability, and building a healthy, innovative, and proactive work environment. Resilience refers to the capacity to
6 ways to improve your chances of winning tenders
Securing tenders is crucial for any organisation looking to expand its reach and enhance its reputation and the difference between winning and losing tenders often comes down to the details. Here are 6 key elements we see make
Learning About Learning Workshop
Learning is integral to every job – but have you explored how you and others learn most effectively? Given every job role involves either learning or teaching others, have you invested in understanding the learning process? Find
Test your emergency response plan now
In the face of an emergency, a well-crafted and thoroughly tested emergency response plan is not just a regulatory requirement—it's a crucial component of workplace safety. Here’s why and how you should test your emergency response plan.
The Upstander – Fostering safe and supportive work environments
Discover how being an upstander can transform your workplace into a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Understand why people may hesitate to intervene and gain some practical steps on how to act safely and supportively.
Developing a grit and growth mindset
Discover why developing grit and a growth mindset can drive personal success and help you achieve your long-term career goals. In the workplace, as in life, success often hinges on more than just
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