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EPISODE · Jul 5, 2026 · 21 MIN

Crisis planning and the right to disconnect

from Business Essentials · host SoundCartel

How resilient is your business when crisis strikes - and are rigid workplace rules hurting flexibility? In this week’s episode, speaker and founder Bronwyn Reid explains why crises expose weak leadership and poor systems. She also shares several practical ways SMEs can prepare for disruption before it hits. Then, Ilona Charles, CEO and Co-Founder of HR Consulting Services, Shilo, discusses Australia’s “right to disconnect” laws – digging into why blanket after-hours bans can backfire, and how businesses can create clearer, more flexible expectations that work for both leaders and employees. If you’re considering launching a podcast to grow your authority and client base, reach out to our team to learn how we can support you. Business Essentials is produced by soundcartel.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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