HR & Workplace Relations
Australian business leadership ranked “not ready” in global survey
Australian business leadership ranked “not ready” in global survey 25 March 2014 While you have likely invested in leadership training for senior-level staff, a global survey reveals the need at…
Read MoreThe coach approach; mentors mitigate bullying risk
Struggling workers may be more likely to complain of unfair treatment, but what can employers do to support and develop workers and also prevent bullying and harassment complaints? With the…
Read MoreApp-alling: are apps increasing risk of bullying claims?
HR professionals are facing a new challenge in workplace bullying and harassment claims – photo-sharing apps and social media posts being used to harass workers. For some time, many employers…
Read MoreBully bosses lose creative edge
The consequences of workplace bullying could be impacting your business’s innovation and creativity, according to a new study from the Australian School of Business at the University of New South…
Read More4 ingredients for an effective workplace bullying policy
As with many workplace issues, the first element of a prevention strategy for workplace bullying is to have a clear, up to date and well communicated policy in place. The…
Read MoreReport quantifies financial cost of workplace bullying
Many employers are aware of the psychological toll of workplace bullying, ranging from lowered staff engagement and morale to lost productivity and health issues but the financial implications may be…
Read MoreFWC releases bullying statistics for January 2014
FWC releases bullying statistics for January 2014 11 February 2014 The new anti-bullying laws that came into effect at the start of this year have been met with both anticipation…
Read MoreFWO orders $16k backpay plus policy, procedure & training changes
FWO orders $16k backpay plus policy, procedure & training changes 11 February 2014 A Queensland real estate company has been ordered by the Fair Work Ombudsman to pay $16,600 to…
Read MoreAs FWC applications begin, are employers’ fears founded?
As FWC applications begin, are employers’ fears founded? 21 January 2014 While some news sources report concern amongst employers and a potentially over-zealous approach by some law firms, could the…
Read MoreThe Fair Work Commission is now empowered to stop workplace bullying
The Fair Work Commission is now empowered to stop workplace bullying Is your organisation ready? From January 2014 a worker who believes they have been bullied at work can apply…
Read MoreWhen the tables turn: what to do about upwards bullying
Many HR managers have enough of a headache dealing with workplace bullies, most of whom target those on the same level or below them in the organisation. However, there is…
Read MoreWhen is a “bad boss” a bully?
Discussions in the press about bad behaviour by bosses may show that bullying behaviour could be considered just “normal” bad behaviour by some. In an article in the Age this…
Read MoreFair Work Commission releases “Anti-bullying Benchbook”
Fair Work Commission releases “Anti-bullying Benchbook” 26 November 2013 The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has now released a draft Anti-bullying Benchbook and is seeking comment from the public ahead of…
Read More“Broken culture” and bullying at government agency
Last week the Sydney Morning Herald reported some surprising behavioural and cultural issues which have come to light from inside a NSW government agency. The agency in question often deals…
Read MoreAnti-bullying protests a wake-up call to all
A 200 strong protest of staff at a large distribution centre has seen workers taking a stand in order to raise concerns about alleged bullying and harassment by managers. As…
Read MoreEducation institution’s complaint handling “made things worse”
Education institution’s complaint handling “made things worse” 1 October 2013 A workplace investigation conducted by the ACT Public Service Commissioner has determined that a major Canberra educational institution should apologise…
Read MoreInvestment bank accused of sexism and bullying
A major international investment bank has been accused of bullying behaviour and sexual discrimination by the organisation’s former Australian vice president. According to an article published by The Australian, the…
Read More65 percent would not speak up on bullying
Would you speak up if you witnessed bullying? Almost two-thirds of Australians admit to witnessing bullying and not intervening, according to new research from the National Australia Bank and the…
Read MoreFair Work Act amendments – Workplace Relations expert explains
Fair Work Act amendments – Workplace Relations expert explains 3 September 2013 In this interview iHR Australia’s Director of Workplace Relations, John Boardman explains recent amendments made to the Fair…
Read MoreExpensive implication: court rules implied term exists and awards $335,000
Expensive implication: court rules implied term exists and awards $335,000 22 August 2013 A major bank failed to consider and consult about alternative employment options with an executive manager whose…
Read MorePaying the penalty: cheap labour could be an own goal
Paying the penalty: cheap labour could be an own goal 30 July 2013 Pay talks can be a manager’s worst nightmare. Consider a recent case launched by the Fair Work…
Read MoreDisability diversity targets – diversity opportunity or red tape burden?
Disability diversity targets – diversity opportunity or red tape burden? 16 July 2013 Some of Australia’s larger companies and education providers have introduced employment diversity targets and programs, showing that…
Read MoreLeading ladies: research shows women under-represented in senior roles
Leading ladies: research shows women under-represented in senior roles 9 July 2013 Misogyny and gender equality have been key discussion points in Australian politics over the last few months and…
Read MoreThe golden age? 65-69 year olds absorb half Australia’s jobs growth
A golden age? 65-69 year olds absorb half Australia’s jobs growth 18 June 2013 Australia’s workforce demographics are changing. According to recent Australian Bureau of Statistics figures, over a quarter of…
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