MEDIA | Four-day week "doubles" talent attraction

This article was written by Jo Knox and originally appeared in Shortlist and has been reproduced in part with their permission.

Morgan Consulting has "doubled" the approaches it gets from prospective recruiters after overhauling its employee value proposition, according to MD Andrew Aston.

During the peak of COVID, the now 25-year-old agency took a step back to "look at everything we did" and saw an opportunity to refresh and reposition its brand, he tells Shortlist.

"COVID brought home to roost that the whole market really – the whole industry, not just our sector in terms of recruitment, but the industry at large – went through a huge transformation. I honestly see it as an industrial revolution, I put it up there with the industrial revolution at the turn of the century when they introduced knitting mills and things like that."

A key pillar in the "modernised" brand is the company's 'Work 4, Paid 5' program, which initially began "mainly to support our staff who were doing it tough, so we went to four days just to help them", Aston says...

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Morgan Consulting AFL Tipping Competition 2025: And the Winners Are…

By Morgan Consulting • September 12, 2025

The AFL season is always full of drama, excitement, and fierce competition — and so was this year’s Morgan Consulting AFL Tipping Competition . Our annual corporate footy tipping competition is one of the highlights of the year, bringing together clients, candidates, colleagues, and footy fans from across Australia. With fantastic cash prizes, exclusive weekly wine giveaways, and the ultimate prize of bragging rights, it’s no surprise the competition was bigger than ever in 2025. This year, we had a considerable number of participants across our tipping competitions — both internal and external. It was fantastic to see so many people get involved, showcasing their footy knowledge and passion for the game. And now, we’re thrilled to announce the results! 🏆 2025 AFL Tipping Champion A huge congratulations to Ryan Naylor from TCL Hofmann — known in the competition as CATTERS05 ! Ryan was a standout performer all season, finishing with an incredible 161 tips , a full five ahead of second place . A clear and commanding win! Ryan takes home: $1,000 cash prize Our famous giant novelty cheque A photo opportunity with Tony Henderson , Director of our Scoresby office And the all-important title of 2025 Morgan AFL Tipping Champion Second & Third Place – A Nail-Biting Finish The battle for the remaining podium spots came right down to the wire — and the last game of the season. Second Place : With a bold effort in the final round, tipping 9 winners, our runner-up finished on 156 tips with a margin of 669 . Third Place : Just one tip behind, both third and fourth finished on 155 tips . It was the margin that decided it, with our third-place finisher sneaking ahead by just 46 points . It doesn’t get much closer than that! Weekly Prize Winners Each week, our sharpest tipster also scored a bottle of exquisite wine , hand-picked from a private collection. These weekly prizes kept the competition lively and gave everyone a chance to celebrate their tipping skills throughout the season. Thank You to Our Community At Morgan Consulting, we’re proud to host one of the most engaging AFL tipping competitions in the corporate world . It’s more than just a bit of fun — it’s a chance to connect, celebrate, and share the AFL season with our community of clients, candidates, and friends. A huge thank you to the participants who took part in 2025. We’re already looking forward to next season. Who knows — maybe in 2026 you’ll be the one lifting the big cheque! FOLLOW MORGAN CONSULTING For more insights, news, career opportunities and job vacancies, follow us on LinkedIn .