If you've ever tried to hire a capable HR professional in Papua New Guinea, you already know it's not straightforward. It's not that there aren't applicants — it's that people who genuinely understand labour law, payroll compliance, and people management within the specific context of PNG are rare. The pool is small, and competition for the good ones is real. For multinational companies entering the market, this is the kind of problem that tends to stay invisible until someth

If you're expanding into Papua New Guinea or scaling up a project in 2026, the labour market might look straightforward on paper. Unemployment sits at just 2.6–2.9%, which suggests plenty of people available to hire. But that number doesn't tell the whole story. The challenge in PNG isn't finding workers — it's finding workers with the right skills, in the right region, with the right documentation to actually start the job. And for companies trying to navigate that alone, th

For foreign companies operating in Thailand, Australia, or Papua New Guinea, building an internal HR team often feels like the logical first step. Having someone in-house to handle payroll, manage employee records, and oversee compliance seems straightforward — and for a while, it can be. But as operations grow across borders, the picture gets more complicated. Immigration requirements, local labour laws, payroll compliance, tax reporting — each country has its own rules, and

If leadership feels heavier than it used to, you’re not imagining it. Across the organisations we work with, many capable, well-intentioned leaders tell us the same thing — often quietly, sometimes with frustration: “I’m doing more than ever, but it still feels like it’s not enough.” The reality is that leadership today is operating under more pressure, more uncertainty, and more change than at any point in recent memory. And yet, leadership is still one of the least intent

Many SMEs invest significant time, budget, and effort into building their company culture, only to see the enthusiasm fade within a few weeks. This is because culture is not a slogan, not a workshop, and not a poster on the wall. Culture is the organization’s true operating system. It dictates how people behave, make decisions, and deliver results. When this system fails, everything else eventually fails. And the reason most SME culture initiatives collapse within the first

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Financial Controller to lead our financial operations and enable strong, sustainable business performance. This role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, cashflow management, and provides strategic insights to support executive decision-making. Key Responsibilities - Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting - Strengthen internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance - Manage cashflow, treasury, and fi