2.108 5 People and Culture Trends Every Aussie SME Should Watch in 2025

In this episode (recorded as our first LinkedIn Live!), Karen Kirton shares five key people and culture trends currently shaping small to medium-sized businesses in Australia. Drawing from recent research, client insights, and real conversations at networking events, Karen explores: Why employee engagement still tops the priority list – and practical ways to support wellbeing and career growth in smaller teams How SMEs can get started with AI and tech optimisation, while addressing staff concerns around change and privacy The importance of upskilling leaders to manage hybrid teams and meet new compliance expectations Staying ahead of Australia’s rapidly changing workplace laws – and why compliance is a foundation of a strong culture Embracing a multigenerational workforce by offering flexible options and rethinking what ‘diversity’ looks like today Karen also answers live questions around return-to-office policies and shares why improving performance and shifting culture remain the most downloaded topics from the Find Grow Keep podcast archive. Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases on Mondays!  Visit https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/ for more insights and resources.  Free download: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/empowering-new-managers/ Also mentioned in this episode: Ep 42: Developing Career Pathways in Small Organisations  https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/developing-career-pathways-in-small-organisations/Ep44: How to Shift a Workplace Culture  https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/how-to-change-workplace-culture/Ep1: Improving Poor Performance Part 1 https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/managing-performance/Send us Fan MailDownload our free guide, “Getting Stuff Done Through Your People,” giving you the tools to build a culture where people take ownership, goals get achieved, and results follow.https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/getting-stuff-done-through-your-people/