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Proactive managers need to be ‘on the ball’

In a case from 2015, an organisation had to compensate a former employee after they were dismissed for poor performances arising from mental health challenges. Although implementing an action plan…

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Why organisations should consider an independent workplace investigator

Last September, iHR Australia Managing Director Stephen Bell highlighted that through training in the area of Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment, managers must know that a direct line supervisor cannot conduct…

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Priorities of the manager role

In a 2017 Damages Case, conducted in the Supreme Court of Queensland, a list of alleged ‘damaging’ management behaviours included: Unjustified, loud and aggressive disciplining and belittling of a female…

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Confidentiality the key during investigations

iHR Australia’s Workplace Investigation experts have identified that confidentiality is the most critical team-based risk during the period an investigation is conducted. As a key requirement of an investigation, confidentiality…

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The clash between old attitudes and new expectations

Read more about our Custodians of Culture: Anti-Discrimination and Bullying Training for Managers or enquire about the eLearning Program “Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying for Employees”. Enquire Now View Demo

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International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day iHR Australia has reached out to several different women in Australian workplaces and asked the question, “What do you expect Australian workplaces to provide…

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To talk or not to talk?

Express your interest in iHR eLearning’s new program ‘Confidentiality’, which releases in March, 2019. Expression of Interest

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‘Alarming’ poll result exposes gap in manager capability

You can have the best practices in policy and complaints handling processes. You can have a policy statement providing a commitment to a discrimination, harassment and bullying free workplace.  But…

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eLearning: Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying for Employees

Read about our Anti Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment Training or enquire about the eLearning Program “Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying for Employees” to request a test login. Enquire Now View Demo

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Developing Leaders: The Importance of Driving Change

by Alan Colvin In business change is the only consistent. As leaders, we are all being asked to initiate and implement change – change to head towards our company vision,…

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eLearning: Working with Mental Ill-Health

What the experts say: “Colleagues should be supportive and understanding if they are aware of a mental health challenge. It is important to consider where that person is on their…

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2019 Expert Predictions

At iHR Australia some of our industry leading experts have taken the time to identify what they see as key points of focus for Human Resources Professionals for 2019. In…

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