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The Risks of a Work Sanctioned Off-Site Activity
As the year draws to an end, workplaces around Australia will be planning for their end of year break up events to celebrate and reward employees for their efforts throughout…
Read MoreLeave Provisions are not as Straightforward as You Might Think
Employees are entitled numerous leave options making forecasting accurate leave provisions quite challenging. While most employers have a handle on standard leave entitlements, those falling outside of the norm can…
Read MoreWhen is a Workplace Mediation the Right Option?
In the heat of the moment, often people who feel aggrieved in the workplace want to bring in lawyers right away. The reality of litigation is that it is time-consuming,…
Read MoreDeveloping Loyalty Leads to Improved Staff Retention
A growing skills shortage makes finding and keeping top talent a significant challenge. Methods that worked even a few years ago are no longer effective, thanks to evolving technology and…
Read MoreiHR Australia Poll: How is publicity of bullying effecting workplaces?
Previous Poll Analysis From your own observations, what form of discrimination is most prevalent in Australian Workplaces? A) Age 35% B) Gender 26% C) Race 14% D) Disability/Health Condition 24%…
Read MoreMeet the Facilitator: Sebastian Harvey
Sebastian Harvey is a facilitator for iHR Australia, delivering programs including Contact Officer and Managing Everyday Performance. As an expert in communication, Sebastian coaches people on how to have better…
Read MoreDo Companies Fully Understand the Importance of Procedural Fairness?
A “fair go all round” is a term often heard in Australian industrial practice. It’s a term that refers to an expectation of mutual trust and confidence between employer and…
Read MoreWhen does a matter require a workplace investigation?
In iHR Australia’s recent poll, we asked subscribers for their opinion on a matter of both harassment, confidentiality and whether it should proceed to a workplace investigation. Respondents were presented…
Read MoreiHR Australia Poll: What is the morally correct course of action?
Previous Poll Analysis Which of the following is the most common cause of managers not dealing with poor performance in Australian workplaces? The results were as follows: Not stepping up…
Read More3 Tips for Giving Feedback on Performance
By Sebastian Harvey, Senior Facilitator/Coach The news that many organisations are turning away from formal performance appraisals gives HR and other organisational leaders the opportunity to reflect on how they…
Read MoreiHR Australia Poll: Can your leaders effectively manage conflict?
Previous Poll Analysis Last week, we presented the following statement to respondents: In 2019, there is too much emphasis placed on how employees should behave in Australian workplaces. This emphasis…
Read MoreInvestigating Allegations of Sexual Harassment
The #MeToo movement highlighted how widespread the problem of sexual harassment is and gave women the courage to speak up, even when the alleged perpetrator was someone of considerable power.…
Read MoreiHR Australia Poll: What sort of support should an employer provide?
Previous Poll Analysis In our poll on 6 June, we asked respondents: If an individual raises an allegation of sexual harassment in the workplace, but requests confidentiality and no action…
Read MoreThe Key to Managing Workplace Stress
Most jobs involve some degree of stress and it is normal for people to experience stress from time to time, regardless of their role. However, stress-related Workers’ Compensation claims doubled…
Read MoreUnconscious Bias in the Workplace
In recent times, dealing with unconscious bias has entered the agenda of many organisations. Employers with a commitment to diversity and inclusion recognise it as a significant barrier to achieving…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreConfidentiality 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…
Read MoreWorkplace Mediation Skills Training
How can you assist two people who are in conflict with each other to reach agreement about working civilly and productively together, especially when one or both of them may…
Read MoreContact Officer
The role of a Contact Officer is NOT to mediate or counsel. If they engage in either of these important resolution strategies, it puts the organisation, the people involved and…
Read MoreCustodians of Culture
In the age of #metoo, managers must be aware that there is a greater chance of sexual harassment allegations being made either directly to them, or the HR department. Whatever…
Read MoreeLearning: 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
Read More2019 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…
Read MoreAddressing Inappropriate Behaviour
[gravityform id=”41″ title=”false” description=”false” ajax=”true”] iHR Australia Workplace Investigations help identify the number one management skill for 2019 iHR Australia investigations have consistently revealed three problematic styles of leadership that…
Read MoreManagement as a ‘Profession Mindset’ a Key to Risk Management
Bullying and harassment investigations often reveal a combination of low leadership and management skill, high technical expertise and little effort by employers to recognise ‘management’ as a profession. Here is…
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