Insights
Five's views, research and thought leadership.

Intentional design of your offboarding experience
People remember how they left. Designing your offboarding experience intentionally — before you're forced to — is good for your brand, culture, and future hires.
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What's psychosocial legislation all about, and what can we do about it?
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Cut with a scalpel, not a Chainsaw: Strategic cost management and investment beyond the economic cycle
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(Why) should we return to the office?
The push to return to the office is growing. But is it the right move? Three honest reasons why leaders are doing it — and what to weigh up.
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Gaining traction at the executive table
The first six months in a new senior role are make or break. Sally Schmall unpacks the four challenges every new executive faces — and how to navigate them.
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Navigating the Emotional and Mental Challenges of Right-Sizing
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Ditch the Decks, Unleash the Dragons: Why Strategy Isn't a Game trapped in spreadsheets and PowerPoint
Strategy doesn't belong in a deck. Today's best leaders embrace uncertainty, experiment fast, and engage directly with the market. Here's how.
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Creating an inclusive environment for LGBTQI+ and MVPFAFF+ communities
Inclusion isn't a policy — it's a practice. Practical steps for building workplaces where LGBTQI+ and MVPFAFF+ people feel genuinely safe and respected.
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The imperative of understanding organisational culture
Culture isn't a poster on the wall. Deep discovery beats pulse surveys every time — here's why understanding what actually drives your culture changes everything.
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A more Human Centred Approach to Strategy
Strategy has long been written by a few, handed down to many. Here's why that needs to change — and what a more human-centred approach looks like.
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Preparing your young workers to move up (or move on)
It's bittersweet when your best people leave. Here's how to invest in youth talent generously — so they stay longer, come back, and become fierce advocates.
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