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We talk about culture a lot, but some of its strongest signals are easy to miss. A decision that gets escalated, a behav...
18/09/2026

We talk about culture a lot, but some of its strongest signals are easy to miss. A decision that gets escalated, a behaviour that gets overlooked, or a team that knows the strategy but struggles to work across boundaries.

Here are five things we wish more organisations knew about culture, and why being intentional about it matters for the way work gets done.

What would you add?

R U OK? Day 2026 – Ask R U OK? Any DayCulture isn’t built on a single day. While today is an important reminder, this ye...
09/09/2026

R U OK? Day 2026 – Ask R U OK? Any Day

Culture isn’t built on a single day. While today is an important reminder, this year’s R U OK? Day theme highlights a simple truth: we need to Ask R U OK? Any Day.

Awareness is a valuable starting point, but truly supportive workplace cultures are built through what happens every day. When leaders normalise regular check-ins, people feel safe to speak honestly, and teams gain the confidence and capability to really listen.

We can sometimes underestimate the difference a simple conversation can make. Yet nine in ten people who have been asked “Are you OK?” say it helped them feel grateful, cared about and supported.

So, if someone’s on your mind, trust your instinct. Ask the question, listen without judgement and keep checking in. Not just today, but any day.

Because a conversation could change a life.

There’s always more we could be doing in People & Culture. The better question is what’s worth our attention right now.H...
04/09/2026

There’s always more we could be doing in People & Culture. The better question is what’s worth our attention right now.

Here’s our latest take on what P+C teams could stop, start and continue as we head into the final stretch of 2026.

What would you add to the list?

Bringing two organisations together is about more than integrating structures, systems and processes. It’s about creatin...
28/08/2026

Bringing two organisations together is about more than integrating structures, systems and processes. It’s about creating a shared culture that people can genuinely see themselves in.

Following an acquisition and the launch of a new five-year strategy, Contact Energy Ltd had an opportunity to bring the best of two organisations together around a refreshed set of values and behaviours.

We loved partnering with the Contact team on this work, from building Executive alignment and engaging the organisation, through to equipping the People Experience team to embed the new framework into how work gets done every day.

A big thank you to the Contact Energy team for trusting us with such an important piece of work!

We often get asked what the magic number of employees is that tells you it’s time to bring senior People and Culture cap...
21/08/2026

We often get asked what the magic number of employees is that tells you it’s time to bring senior People and Culture capability into your business. In our experience, the size of your business isn't usually the trigger.

At Nine Yards we work with organisations at very different stages of their journeys, and we've found some common signs that often lead to businesses pausing to ask: "do we currently have access to the level of People & Culture capability we need?”

Our latest blog explores some of those signs and how to determine what support is right for you.

🔗 Read the full blog here: www.nine-yards.com.au/insights/sg078g35xj533c9nny7b7e650j94mq

We are so excited to be nominated for a Telstra Best in Business Award for the fourth time! Meaningful relationships an...
14/08/2026

We are so excited to be nominated for a Telstra Best in Business Award for the fourth time!

Meaningful relationships and providing the best experience to our clients is our #1 priority, so these nominations always mean the world to us.

A big thanks to our wonderful clients and community for the endless support.

There's been plenty of debate lately about whether engagement surveys have had their day.Our view? It's not the survey t...
07/08/2026

There's been plenty of debate lately about whether engagement surveys have had their day.

Our view? It's not the survey that's the problem. It's the thinking that surrounds it.

Done well, engagement surveys can provide valuable insights, help track progress over time and spark meaningful conversations. But only if they're designed with purpose and followed by action.

Before you launch your next engagement survey, here's the five questions we'd be asking first.

What would you add to the list?

Have you been thinking about getting some People & Culture support, but aren't quite sure what working with a consultanc...
03/08/2026

Have you been thinking about getting some People & Culture support, but aren't quite sure what working with a consultancy would actually look like? We get it. Inviting someone into your business is a big decision.

For us, it's about building trusted partnerships, understanding your business, rolling up our sleeves and working alongside your team to create practical solutions that make a real difference.

If you're curious about what it's really like to work with Nine Yards, swipe through for a little insight into how we work and what matters most to us.

If that sounds like the kind of partnership you're looking for, we'd love to chat.

At Nine Yards, we are constantly being asked about our views on AI and its role in the workplace. One thing we strongly ...
24/07/2026

At Nine Yards, we are constantly being asked about our views on AI and its role in the workplace. One thing we strongly believe is that rather than trying to become AI experts, P+C leaders should be asking better organisational questions.

In our latest blog, we explore the three questions we think every P&C team should be asking right now to ensure AI creates long-term value, not just short-term efficiency.

🔗 Read the full blog here: www.nine-yards.com.au/insights/the-3-questions-people-and-culture-teams-should-be-asking-about-ai-right-now.

An article about Australia's "hidden productivity tax" caught our eye this week, so naturally, we went digging into the ...
17/07/2026

An article about Australia's "hidden productivity tax" caught our eye this week, so naturally, we went digging into the research behind it.

What we found reinforced something we're constantly seeing in organisations: people often understand the strategy and where they're heading. The challenge is being enabled to actually get there.

Duplicated effort. Slow approvals. Shifting priorities. Rework. Reporting. Endless coordination just to keep work moving.

At a time when productivity is high on the agenda, perhaps the question isn't how we get people to do more, but rather how easy have we actually made it for people to do good work?

We've shared our take below and the article that started our rabbit hole is worth a read too: https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/hidden-tax-thats-holding-australia-back/news-story/fd876bc9099c4ae354d3ac4a327135aa?utm_source=chatgpt.com.

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