Our Story

Mapien (formerly Livingstones & SHR Group) is Australia’s largest independently owned Specialist People Consultancy with a core team of more than 50 permanent employees and offices in four capital cities.

In 2018, Livingstones and SHR merged to create Mapien – a single specialist bespoke people consultancy with more than 37 years history and a national footprint with offices in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne & Sydney.

This partnership brings together the rich history and experience of both teams and provides broader capability across our specialist services; including employee and industrial relations, human resource management, organisational development and business migration.

We partner with our clients by building trust and provide confidence, while delivering the best people management outcomes for our customers.

Our Vision is to be the most trusted bespoke specialist people consultants in the Asia Pacific

Our Purpose is to provide pragmatic people solutions to enable success.

Our Core Values are

  • Integrity
  • Flexibility
  • Leadership
  • Courage
  • Excellence
  • Fairness

Our Services

Behaviour & Performance
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Culture & Leadership
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Representation & Compliance
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Strategy & Systems
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Talent & Immigration
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Industry Focus

Aged Care
Construction
Education & Child Care
Energy & Other Utilities
FMCG
Maritime
Mining, Oil & Gas
Public Sector
SMEs
Hospitality, Venues & Attractions

Client Stories

By undertaking thorough investigations and preparing & compiling detailed evidence, Mapien was able to assist our client investigate a bullying claim.
Stop Bullying Application
FMCG Industry
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Mapien delivers regular performance management training for this Qld Government Department, enhancing people impact, motivation & morale
Performance Management Training
State Government
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Our client was appointed to manage and operate one of Australia’s premier event and entertainment venues. Mapien was engaged to provide recommendations on the appropriate form of employment regulation and to develop in consultation with management, remuneration terms and conditions aligned to our client’s operational and organisational imperatives.
Employment Regulation Strategy
Venues & Attractions
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Our client was looking to acquire a significant oil and gas company and requested assistance in completing the due diligence workplace review.
Workplace Review for Merger & Acquisition
Oil & Gas
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Latest News

January 20, 2020
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Effects of Cough Mixture Are No Excuse for Serious Misconduct
The Fair Work Commission decide the effects of non-prescription cough mixture are no excuse for serious misconduct. This important case demonstrates that employees can be summarily dismissed for being under the influence of legal drugs where that results in a significant safety risk.
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December 18, 2019
Holt Durham Migration Services joins Mapien
Mapien completes another merger - we are excited to announce the expansion of our Migration practice thanks to a merger with Holt Durham Migration Services (HDMS).
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December 11, 2019
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A penny for your thoughts? It should be a dollar.
As multiple Australian employers reveal they have been underpaying employees to the tune of millions of dollars, companies and boards need to be aware of the potential legal, financial, organisation and reputational risks at stake when wages and allowances aren’t strictly monitored.
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Our Clients

Formerly Livingstones & SHR Group
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