At NextGen HR, our purpose is clear: to positively impact people’s lives at work. This isn’t just a statement on our website—it’s a commitment that drives every conversation, every program, and every partnership we build. That’s why we’re so honoured to have been recognised as a winner of the 2025 Breakthrough Culture Awards, celebrating the greatest companies to work for in Australia.

What Are the Breakthrough Culture Awards?

The Breakthrough Culture Awards, powered by Hyer, celebrate progressive, people-first workplaces across the country. Unlike traditional awards focused solely on surface-level perks or branding, these awards dig deeper. More than 20,000 open-ended employee responses were analysed to uncover where employees truly feel trusted, valued, and heard.

It’s not about who has the most impressive office space or trendy job titles. It’s about how people experience their workplace. Do they feel safe to speak up? Do they feel empowered to lead? Do they feel their contributions matter?

Why We Were Chosen?

At NextGen HR, we’ve built a culture of intention. Our core values—Collaborative, Innovative, and Courageous—are not just words on a wall. They shape the way we lead and the way we serve.

• Collaborative, because we believe the best outcomes come from shared ideas and mutual respect.
• Innovative, because solving modern workplace challenges requires curiosity, flexibility, and an appetite for change.
• Courageous, because driving real impact means leaning into hard conversations and leading with integrity.

These values create the foundation for a psychologically safe workplace—for our own team and for the hundreds of employees and leaders we support across our client base.

What It Means to Be Values-Led in HR

As a HR consultancy, we know that trust, safety, and alignment are non-negotiables for strong workplace culture. When employees feel psychologically safe, they speak up, try new things, and engage meaningfully with their work. When leaders act consistently with values, teams thrive.

Being values-led means:

• Holding space for different voices and perspectives.
• Prioritising people over process, without compromising compliance.
• Being brave enough to challenge outdated norms.

That’s what we do every day at NextGen HR. We embed people-first practices into policies, leadership coaching, team development, and cultural transformation initiatives for our clients.

Culture Doesn’t Happen by Chance. We believe culture is a choice. A series of daily actions. A reflection of who you are and what you value.

Being recognised by the Breakthrough Culture Awards is a proud moment for us—not just because of the accolade, but because it validates the way we work.

We’ll continue to lead with heart, challenge with courage, and collaborate with purpose. Because when people feel like they matter, workplaces thrive.

And that’s what we’re here for.

To learn more about how we help businesses build values-led, psychologically safe workplaces, get in touch with our team or follow us on LinkedIn.