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change management 101: a practical guide for workplace transformation
In an era of rapid technological advancement, shifting employee expectations, and evolving business models, workplace transformation has become a constant. Whether it's a new office fitout, the adoption of hybrid work, or a shift to agile practices, change is no longer a one-off event, it's a continuous process. Yet, despite the best intentions and significant investments, many change initiatives fail. According to McKinsey & Company, 70% of change programs do not achieve the
Puzzle Partners
Nov 11, 20254 min read


are return-to-office mandates widening the gender pay gap? a tale of two countries
As organisations around the world recalibrate their workplace strategies, return-to-office (RTO) mandates have become a defining feature of the new normal. While these policies are often framed as necessary for collaboration, productivity, or culture, emerging data suggests they may carry unintended consequences—particularly for gender pay equity . Recent trends in the United States offer a cautionary tale. Meanwhile, Australia appears to be on a different trajectory - at
Puzzle Partners
Oct 21, 20254 min read


A Roadmap To Increasing Office Attendance
Encouraging employees to return to the office on a consistent basis remains one of the most complex and widely debated challenges in...
Puzzle Partners
Sep 1, 20256 min read


is your team engaged? ...and why does it matter?
Staff engagement is a topic getting bounced around a lot at the moment. So much of what we do at Puzzle is all about a people-centred...
Puzzle Partners
Jul 17, 20254 min read


Australia | NZ vs The World: The Latest Engagement + Leadership Metrics
The 2025 Gallup State of the Global Workplace report provides a comprehensive overview of employee engagement and leadership...
Puzzle Partners
Jun 5, 20254 min read


work life in 2035
As cliched as it sounds, change is constant, and the world of workplace is no exception. We are seeing rapid evolution shaped by...
Puzzle Partners
May 27, 20258 min read


the future of hybrid work | balancing flexibility and productivity
The landscape of Australian workplaces has fundamentally shifted, with hybrid work transitioning from a pandemic necessity to a core...
Puzzle Partners
Jan 23, 20254 min read


the future of workplace
ceo introduction It’s the question we ask constantly. Of ourselves. Of our clients, our colleagues. There’s lots of research, our own...
Puzzle Partners
Sep 27, 20248 min read


learning + connection: workplace experiences of young Australians during + post-pandemic
Research suggests that the pandemic was a significant source of stress impacting young people’s access to the workplace and career...
Puzzle Partners
Sep 27, 20245 min read
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