Health and safety is never far from boat builder Tom’s mind. His company meticulously crafts boats which are beautiful and above all safe. Tom is a careful, considered man. Attention to detail is a big deal for him.
Tom expects precision from his staff. His boat building workshop is a calm, industrious place. Projects can take anywhere up to a year. Employees require patience and a willingness to follow process and rules.
There’s no room for showmanship. And there’s certainly no place for anyone who cuts corners or is cavalier — they work with thousands of dollars-worth of kit and mistakes are costly and dangerous.
Next door to Tom’s workshop, Shanay’s events company is a bustling hive. Turnarounds are fast and furious. Employees outdo each other on wow factor and are encouraged to upsell clients bigger and better versions of their events.
There’s healthy camaraderie and a strong sense of competition.
Hard deadlines and last-minute changes mean people must be innovative and think on their feet — which sometimes means breaking the rules.
Shanay is quick thinking, smart and ambitious. She’s taking the events world by storm and regularly hires colourful and driven staff to come along for the ride.
The qualities Tom looks for in his people are mirror opposites of what Shanay values in her staff.
When it comes to culture no one size fits all.