Shaping Resilient Workplaces: Building a Positive Workplace Culture to Attract & Retain Talent

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Join us at one of the premier surf clubs on the Southern Gold Coast for an engaging panel discussion that dives deep into the evolving workplace landscape. The session kicks off with Greg Arnold, Effective Workplace Solutions, who will provide a brief HR and Industrial Relations update.

Following this update, our expert panellists will discuss the impacts of workplace culture, provide insights into innovative retention strategies including leadership development, and ways to future proof your business through workforce planning. Expect thought-provoking conversations and some simple takeaways to help you navigate workplace challenges and foster a culture of workforce resilience.

Following our panel discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to chat with our panellists and network with like-minded professionals while enjoying stunning beach views and a relaxing atmosphere.

Our expert panellists:

• Greg Arnold – Effective Workplace Solutions
• Rachal-Ann Halliwell – To Be Continued
• Melissa Dale – Crews2U
• Kylie Neal - Kan Kulture

Rachal-Ann Halliwell, Director - To Be Continued

Rachal-Ann Halliwell is a Leadership and team Dynamics expert with qualifications in Business Psychology, HR, Leadership, Project MGMT and adult learning and facilitation. After over 20 years in the corporate landscape Rachal launched Professional Development company To Be Continued with the goal of supporting business to create sustainably great workplaces with strong engagement, connected people and trusted leadership. With this goal in mind, she developed courses, workplace experiences and frameworks to empower people to connect through the use of common language and tools that are easily applied in any workplace where people are a priority. Whether through large scale conferences, small team interventions or development programs, To Be Continued has had the privilege of supporting thousands of employees to develop professionally. Across the finance sector, education, medical, retail and primary producers our client exposure delivers powerful insights into human behaviour in the workplace and the opportunity to fast-track solutions. Rachal focuses on building people’s toolkit so that her impact is sustained long after the learning experience is delivered. With a direct, honest and kind approach Rachal creates safety in learning, motivation to grow and accountability to act.

Kylie Neal, Director - Kan Kulture

Kylie is a seasoned Human Resources and People & Culture expert with over 25 years of experience across a range of industries, including technology, franchising, FMCG, sport administration, and professional services. Her background spans generalist and management roles, with a focus on people experience, culture development, organisational effectiveness, award interpretation, training and coaching, and performance management. Kylie has supported businesses through all stages of growth—from startup to scale—applying a psychology-first mindset and tailoring people practices to suit each phase. Kylie specialises in building people frameworks for SMBs, from contract and policy development to job descriptions, employee handbooks, and strategic advice. With a strengths-based and practical approach, Kylie supports teams and leaders to improve communication, manage formal performance processes, and navigate complex matters, including proceedings at Fair Work. Whether as a consultant, employee, or business owner, Kylie is recognised for designing effective, easy-to-implement solutions that keep people engaged, energised, and performing at their best.

Greg Arnold, Principal Consultant - Effective Workplace Solutions

Greg is the driving force behind Effective Workplace Solutions. His vision to create a bespoke HR & Employment Law Consultancy representing employers was born from his years of working in the HR, IR & Employment Law sphere across many industries including the building and construction industry, engineering, newspapers and publishing, food processing and the hospitality sector, and his knowledge, expertise, & tenacity has seen EWS thrive and continue to grow over the past 9 years. He has represented employers in hundreds of unfair dismissal matters, provided advice and negotiated many enterprise agreements across a broad range of industries. Greg has a degree in Industrial Relations, has WH&S qualifications and is a trained Mediator and Workplace Investigator. His extensive experience in the industry has created his belief that the strategic approach to industrial relations is the best way to ensure that businesses reduce the risk and exposure to industrial disputation and prosecution.

Melissa Dale, Business Development Manager - Crews2U

With over a decade of experience in recruitment, Mel has dedicated the last eight years to running their own successful business. Throughout their career, Mel has worked across a variety of industries, building a strong reputation as a recruitment expert. However, their true passion lies within the construction sector, where they have honed their expertise in recruiting both white- and blue-collar roles. In addition to recruitment, Mel has hands-on experience in project management, including overseeing the steel framing of a townhouse project. This practical involvement has deepened their understanding of the construction industry, fueling their commitment to delivering tailored staffing solutions. Driven by a desire to innovate and reduce recruitment costs for businesses, Mel developed Crews 2 U—a platform designed to connect companies with the right talent efficiently and cost-effectively. This initiative reflects their dedication to supporting the construction sector and ensuring businesses have access to the skilled workforce they need to thrive.