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Cultivating Change Together

Welcome to Workforce Culture!

We specialise in boosting motivation and productivity through personalised consultancy services designed to fit your unique and diverse workplace environment.

Let us partner with you to create a thriving environment that empowers your team to excel.

Together, we can unlock the full potential of your workforce!

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Empowering Your Workforce For Success

At Workforce Culture we are dedicated to empowering your entire staff for success.

We believe that when your team is managed effectively, they can achieve great things.

Together, we strive to foster an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to your organisation's goals

Let us help you pave the way to greater success.

About Us

 

 

I have over 35 years of extensive and diverse people management experience across multiple industries, which has provided me with a rich tapestry of knowledge and skills. My career has spanned various sectors, including recruitment, retail, warehousing & distribution, logistics, manufacturing and hospitality, allowing me to understand the unique challenges and opportunities that each field presents.

This breadth of experience has equipped me with a versatile approach to leadership, enabling me to adapt my management style to suit different organisational cultures and team dynamics.

In addition to my management experience, I like to bring my successful sports coaching background into my business management roles. The principles of teamwork, discipline, and strategic planning that I learned as a coach are invaluable in the corporate world. I believe that fostering a collaborative environment where individuals feel supported and motivated can lead to exceptional results.

My coaching experience has taught me the importance of setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and celebrating successes, which I incorporate into my management practices to drive team performance and engagement.

Since moving to Auckland 27 years ago, I have gained valuable experience managing diverse teams composed of different cultures and age groups. This multicultural exposure has enriched my understanding of how to communicate effectively and build rapport with individuals from various backgrounds.

My experience in managing intergenerational teams has also highlighted the importance of mentorship and knowledge transfer, ensuring that wisdom and skills are shared across age groups.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant success in building cohesive teams and growing business productivity and profit through good common-sense initiatives. I focus on developing and motivating people by identifying their strengths and aligning them with organisational goals. I strive to eliminate inefficiencies with sound practical solutions that are both innovative and effective. My analytical skills allow me to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement within processes, enabling me to implement strategies that streamline operations and enhance productivity.

Recognising the value of sharing knowledge and my goal is to provide guidance and support to individuals and organisations looking to enhance their management practices and team dynamics. I am dedicated to empowering others to reach their full potential and achieve their goals through tailored coaching and consulting services.

This venture allows me to combine my love for coaching with my extensive management experience, creating a meaningful impact in the lives of those I work with.

If you're interested in exploring how my experience and insights can benefit your organisation, please feel free to contact me anytime for an obligation-free chat. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your challenges and aspirations, and to see how we can work together to achieve success.

Services We Provide

           One on One Employee Feedback

Conducting one on one employee interviews helps identify key issues and opportunities for improvement within the organisation. Staff are more likely to open up to a neutral person offering confidentiality. Let's find out what works and what doesn't from the employee point of view

An employee that feels valued will always do more than expected.  

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   Team Building For Managers & Supervisors

Having a group session with your site managers and supervisors is a great way to discuss leadership styles.

I have proven ideas to assist with the enhancement of the overall management and culture of the team.

Leaders ultimately have the ability to grow profitability and mentor the future leadership of the business. 

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                 Productivity Assessment

Small improvements can add up to significant efficiencies.

Observation of the workforce in action can highlight issues or inefficiencies that can be easily rectified.

I have an eye for detail and have numerous examples of changes that could save the business money.

A report on my findings will be presented to senior management. 

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System & Process Analysis

We make sure your operating system is user friendly for your staff.

The less manual data entry helps to keep a lower error rate.

We make sure the operating system points your staff to the most efficient way of doing their tasks.

I have experience in simplifying processes to make time savings for the business. A report will be submitted to senior management.  

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           Ongoing Support

Workforce Culture will be available to give your business ongoing support.

Staff & business practices change over time.

We can run confidential one on one interviews for regular updated feedback.

We can also follow up with your managers and supervisor to gauge their progress and share any new ideas. 

I have real life experiences with all of these types of issues and have developed solutions and tactics to rectify them.

We use sound communication and challenge the managers and supervisor to drive these solutions.

The confidence managers and supervisors get from making a difference drives energy and moral for the entire team.

I look forward to sharing my ideas and I am genuinely passionate about making a positive difference                       

Workforce Culture has the solutions for you

  • Do you have staff that are unmotivated and not productive?

  • Are your leaders not respected and struggling to get good results from staff?

  • Is your staff turnover high?

  • Is your team consistently making errors, missing budget or DIFOT targets?

  • Is there an issue with absenteeism?

  • Do you have issues with problem employees?

  • Is your customer service not to an excellent standard?

  • Are your suppliers not giving you the best service or value for money?

   

Common Workforce Issues 

Testimonials

Success Stories

 

 

At AWF Jim developed a team of multiskilled people.

This enabled the business to grow from 35 workers to over 100 going out to construction sites throughout central Auckland daily.

Our clients received excellent value for money and kept our workers on the job for longer than expected. This made a significant difference to the profitability of the business.

Jim worked long hours and showed excellent dedication to build an outstanding team.

Micheal Kaveney - Branch Manager    

Jim reported to me in his position of Operations and Warehouse Manager at Caprice NZ. He quickly made a huge impression on the team of 30 warehouse staff. Productivity was increased by over 40% within a few months. He managed some poor performers from the business and created a team focused culture. The staff were clearly more motivated and happier under Jim's guidance. 

Jim also mentored promising staff members and created pathways for promotion within the company.

We now get consistently good results from the warehouse for the business.

He also made some significant cost savings from our suppliers and lifted our DIFOT standing with our customers.

Dan Josephson - General Manager

 

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Contact Us

Jim O'Kane - 0211734086

17 Royal Road, Massey, Auckland 0614, New Zealand

"We can tailor our range of services to meet your specific needs.
Contact us today for a-obligation quote!"

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