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Concerning stats show staff lack confidence to make a complaint

Australian studies suggests that although the majority of people (8 in 10) know what their workplace complaint handling system is – less than one in five staff feel confident to…

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Why a complaints handling system is so much more than managing risk

Most organisations have a workplace complaint handling system in place, but what happens if you actually have to use it? Will it be effective? Will it go beyond just managing…

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Workplace Investigations – what are your options?

Training is highly recommended to be able to effectively manage an internal investigation. Often, the role of conducting workplace investigations falls to the People and Culture team or to designated…

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Leadership – 30 percent genetic, 70 percent learnt

The definition of a leader is: someone with a vision, who inspires passion and motivation. Someone who motivates their people, and who ensures their team has the support and tools…

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Music – performance enhancer or a distraction?

2,000 workers were surveyed as a part of an international study, from a variety of industries including construction, finance and healthcare. The study found that one in two people listen…

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The importance of an exit interview and why you shouldn’t waste it

Exit interviews can provide a wealth of valuable data to organisations. They’re an opportunity to gather knowledge, insight and honest feedback. This is Information that could be used to improve…

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From Lockdowns to the Great Resignation

The pandemic has made a lot of employees question the role work plays in their lives. In the US, COVID has seen millions of people, from frontline workers to senior…

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I’m worried about my team’s culture – what can I do?

Poor culture and inappropriate behaviour within a team will take its toll on the health and well-being of your staff as well as the productivity of your workplace. If it’s…

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The Great Slump

Beat the Burnout – How leaders can support their staff We’ve all heard of the ‘Great Resignation’, an economic trend which has seen employees voluntarily resigned from their jobs en…

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Can a lack of training result in a high-risk workplace?

Training is a necessary element of managing cultural and legal risk in a workplace. Training can play an important part in introducing new ideas, skills, products and services, technology –…

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How to prepare for the year ahead

2021 was a year when we were all reminded of the importance of well-being and resilience. Times of adversity and challenge can teach us a lot about ourselves and what…

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Beat the Burnout – Staff Burnout

Workplace burnout is not a new concept. Many of us have felt drained, apathetic and anxious because of work. Since the start of the pandemic, many people have been working…

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