Media Spotlight
We don’t chase headlines - we help write them. Explore how Distinctive People is shaping HR in the media.
The Boss in Heels Podcast: Creating People-Centred Cultures
Constance Aloe is not your typical HR leader, and Distinctive People is far from your average beige HR team. Based in Sydney, Constance balances life as a business founder, wife, and mum, a juggle that keeps her grounded and connected to the very real challenges leaders face beyond the boardroom…
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Is the work Christmas party hook-up officially dead?
Are people still hooking up at work Christmas parties, or is that embarrassing now? That is the brave question I recently asked.
As one friend pointed out, no man is worth a potential “HR nightmare”, and another claimed there was no way they’d ever want to appear “horny” in front of their co-workers…
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What’s in and what’s out for Australian business in 2026? Founders share their predictions
SmartCompany asked local entrepreneurs for their thoughts on the business trends, storylines, and practices we’ll leave behind in 2025, and what might face founders and leaders in 2026.
Constance Aloe, founder of SME-focused HR consultancy Distinctive People, says those reforms now face real-world testing — and businesses should take note…
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160 million days and counting: Why you should stop hoarding your leave
What every business owner needs to know about the new rules for remote work
For small and medium business owners, remote work once looked like the perfect fix: lower costs, happy staff, and fewer dramas about the commute. But as we’ve all discovered, the minute your team starts working from home, the simplicity stops.
Under Australia’s evolving work health and safety laws, your duty of care follows your people, wherever they may open their laptop…
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Remote work is here to stay — but it’s not without risk.
Our founder, Constance Aloe, joined Ticker News to talk about what this means for SMB leaders:
- Yes, there are real cost savings (sometimes 15–20% on salaries) and access to wider talent pools.
- But under WHS laws, responsibility doesn’t stop at the office lease line — it extends into home offices and remote setups too.
- Flexibility is powerful for scale-ups, but only when the risks are managed.
The right to disconnect: What is “reasonable” contact in a small business?
The new Right to Disconnect laws have been splashed across headlines, dissected by lawyers, and debated in boardrooms. But while the legislation has landed, one crucial detail remains unresolved: what counts as “reasonable” after-hours contact?…
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How small-business owners prepare for growth: systems, teams and cashflow?
So, you want to grow your business – increase your revenue, profit, market share, or customer base.
You want to grow sustainably, and you know that means you need to prepare your business before it can get bigger.
But what does that look like in practice? …
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