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Report 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 MoreSupermarket sued for $1.3m over sexual harassment claims
A former manager claiming to have developed post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of alleged sexual harassment at work is suing her former employer for $1.3 million. A sexual harassment…
Read MoreTop 5 tips for workplace investigations
As news emerges that a government agency has ordered a review of its division responsible for internal investigations, it is timely to look at the top 5 points to remember…
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 MoreProbationary Period – your questions answered
Organisations or employers seeking HR support can call iHR Australia on 1300 884 687 or make an online enquiry. 1. What is a Probationary Period? The probationary period is the initial period of employment…
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 MoreHow NOT to handle conflict at work
Conflict between employees is an inevitable fact of working life. No matter how agreeable you are, there will be times when your views do not align with someone else at…
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 MoreAre Australian bosses being bullied?
When an organisation is dealing with the issue of workplace bullying or harassment, it is common to assume that the victims are lower-level employees. However, the Australian Financial Review…
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 MoreWorkplace mediation; myth or magic?
Dispute resolution in the workplace can be a daunting prospect for employers, particularly when interpersonal conflict or personality clashes come into play. Mediation services are offered by some HR consulting…
Read MoreCourt forces flight attendant to show Facebook activities
How much privacy can workers expect in the workplace? Should employers be allowed to demand access to an employee’s social media activities or financial records? In a recent New…
Read MoreSexual harassment claims – are HR Departments up to it?
Sexual harassment in the workplace can damage an organisation’s reputation particularly if the organisation fails to investigate and deal with the allegations appropriately and quickly. The Federal Court heard…
Read MoreHarassment or happy couple – Should office romance be regulated?
An ongoing, high profile sexual harassment case in which it is alleged an energy company’s Managing Director had to be shadowed by a Human Resources team member to avoid any…
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 MoreSilly stuff that gets you sacked: bagging your boss on Twitter
A court has paved the way for a public servant who criticised the government on Twitter to be sacked, even though she did not reveal her name or her job…
Read MoreCut the chat; what to do about office gossip
Conversation amongst co-workers is a normal part of working life. Verbal interaction can not only build morale and give employees a break but conversations that may not begin with work…
Read MoreSilly stuff that gets you sacked, part one – sledging, stereotyping and abuse of power
This is the first article in our new series ‘Silly stuff that gets you sacked’. The series will entail a sometimes light-hearted look at an area where both employers and…
Read MoreConsidering the impact of proposed workplace bullying reforms
As Federal politicians consider reforms to Australia’s workplace bullying laws, Victoria’s workplace safety authority WorkSafe has revealed that over 6000 people contacted them about bullying, but only 5% of these…
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